Africa

How Middle East crisis is shattering Kenya’s meat exports

Shipments from Kenya have reduced to a trickle and traders are worried of a prolonged disruption if the US-Israeli war on Iran persists.

Five illegal gold miners trapped underground after Zambia shaft collapse

Zambia continues with efforts to curb illegal mining, especially for precious stones such as gold.

Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed renews tenure of Tigray regional leader

Ethiopia has extended the mandate of the interim administrator of the northern Tigray region by one year.

Tanzania president orders officials to travel by bus amid fuel shortages

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday ordered government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption, amid shortages caused by the Middle East war.

Ugandan murder suspect tells court he killed four kindergarten pupils to 'get wealthy'

A man has admitted stabbing four young children to death at a kindergarten in Uganda, saying he believed killing them as human sacrifices would make him wealthy, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

US approves embassy staff departure from Nigeria capital citing security risks

The US Department of State also advised Americans to reconsider travel to the country due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest.

Libya discovers three new oil and gas fields

The state oil company said the new oil and gas discoveries were made in partnership with major energy companies from Italy, Spain and Algeria

Mozambique says Brazil approves restructuring of $143 million debt

Mozambique said Brazil's parliament has approved the restructuring of roughly $143 million in debt, giving the Southern African country some fiscal breathing space.

Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya

Tanzanian musician Matonya, whose real name is Sefu Shabani Ramadhan, has been charged with rape in Kenya's coastal county of Mombasa.

Djibouti holds presidential election

Incumbent President Guelleh has ruled the country of about one million people for more than two decades.

What you need to know about the Çağri Bey drilling ship in Somalia

Equipped with a helipad and accommodation for 200 personnel, the vessel is designed for complex, long-duration offshore operations.

From Accra to the Moon: Astronaut Koch waves Ghana flag on space mission

Christina Koch, a trailblazing NASA astronaut, hoisted the Ghanaian flag while in the spacecraft as a sign of gratitude and tribute to the West African country.

China to eliminate all customs duties on African goods

China maintains its position as Africa’s largest trading partner as well as the largest source of exports to the continent.

Eswatini top court rules US deportees entitled to lawyer access

The country has taken in 19 men as part of US deals with several African nations to accept migrants under a third-country deportation programme.

African charity sues Prince Harry for libel after fallout

Prince Harry co-founded Sentebale in 2006 to help young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana but resigned as a patron after falling-out with its chair of the board.

Mali withdraws recognition of Western Sahara as a nation state

Mali says it backs Moroccan plan to make the disputed territory of Western Sahara an autonomous region of Morocco.

Uganda ex-minister Agnes Nandutu jailed over roofing sheets scandal

Agnes Nandutu, a former state minister for Karamoja affairs, was found guilty of stealing 2,000 of the sheets, which she allegedly used for personal purposes.

Djibouti President Guelleh reelected for sixth term

President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has been in power since 1999.

UK shelves Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius after Trump opposition

Britain delays Chagos legislation after US opposition, with Diego Garcia base and Mauritius sovereignty deal left unresolved.

Nigeria jails nearly 400 terrorists in mass trials

Nigerian court convicts 386 terrorism suspects in one of the country's largest ever terrorism trials.

Mauritius vows to reclaim Chagos Islands after UK shelves handover deal

Mauritius vows to "spare no effort" to complete the decolonisation process and reclaim Chagos Islands.

Nigerians who give up their citizenship to lose passports: minister

The directive is aimed at preserving the integrity of Nigeria's passport and covers those whose renunciation requests have been approved by the president, a statement said.

Benin holds presidential election

President Patrice Talon, who is due to step down after two five-year terms, has endorsed his finance minister in the election to succeed him.

South African coalition partner DA elects Hill-Lewis as leader

South Africa's Democratic Alliance party (DA) has elected Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new leader.