Africa

Death toll from Kenya floods rises to 228

The number of people killed by flooding and other impacts of the heavy rains battering Kenya has risen to 228, the interior ministry said on Sunday. The torrential rains that have caused widespread flooding and landslides across the country in recent weeks are forecast to worsen in May. In a statement, the ministry said further flooding was "expected in ...

20:10 Et May 5, 2024

Tunisian opposition wants political prisoners freed before taking part in presidential election

Tunisia’s main opposition coalition said Tuesday it won’t take part in the North African country’s upcoming presidential election unless President Kais Saied’s political opponents are freed and judicial ...

10:52 Et May 2, 2024

At least 23 civilian force members killed in northern Nigeria, officials say

At least 23 members of Nigeria's civilian joint task force were killed on Saturday in separate attacks by militants and an armed kidnapping gang in the north, two ...

20:10 Et April 28, 2024

Bourita: African Identity Is Deeply Rooted in Morocco's Political Choices

African identity is deeply rooted in Morocco's institutions and political choices, under the enlightened leadership of King Mohammed VI, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan ...

20:15 Et April 18, 2024

Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says

Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the "revolutionary" new Men5CV vaccine against meningitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Nigeria is one ...

20:10 Et April 13, 2024

Mali's Military Leadership Ban Political Activities

Mali's ruling military junta banned all political activities in the West African country until further notice late on Wednesday. Col. Abdoulaye Maiga, the spokesman of the government, announced ...

11:25 Et April 11, 2024

Senegal Names Small 25-Minister Cabinet

Senegalese newly-elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced a small Cabinet Friday, with Yassine Fall as foreign minister. Fall is one of four women in the Cabinet. Secretary-General of ...

12:24 Et April 6, 2024

Senegal top court confirms Faye's election victory

Senegal's Constitutional Council on Friday confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, paving the way for his inauguration as the country's fifth president. The ...

20:34 Et March 30, 2024

South Africa bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims from Botswana

A bus crash in northern South Africa killed 45 pilgrims travelling from Botswana for Easter festivities on Thursday, authorities said, with the sole survivor an eight-year-old girl currently being treated in hospital. South African police said 31 female and 15 male Botswanan passengers died in the crash, after the driver lost control and collided with ...

20:45 Et March 29, 2024

Senegalese await the outcome of a peaceful presidential vote, following months of unrest

Senegalese anxiously awaited the results of a presidential election Monday, following months of uncertainty and unrest that tested the country’s reputation as a stable democracy in a region ...

11:15 Et March 25, 2024
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