Africa

On Wednesday, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga continued his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship with a visit to Algeria. During his trip, he met with Algerian Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui, discussing his vision for the continent if elected and seeking the country’s support for his bid. “I …

Tanzania has reported a case of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern region of Kagera, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The confirmed case followed investigations and laboratory testing of suspected cases. As of January 20, 2025, 25 suspected cases have been reported, but all tested negative, as confirmed …

A fuel tanker truck overturned in northern Nigeria on Saturday, spilling fuel that later exploded, killing at least 70 people and injuring several others, according to the country’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This incident, which took place in Niger state, follows a similar tragedy in Jigawa state last October …

A drone attack in Sudan has hit a power station, leaving two eastern states without electricity. Authorities blame RSF militants, who less than a week ago targeted a hydroelectric dam in the north. 12 million people have fled their homes due to the fighting since the war began in April …

Nairobi has been ranked as the fifth-best city in Africa by Trip Advisor in its Travellers’ Choice Awards. The top African destination, according to Trip Advisor, is Marrakech in Morocco, followed by Mauritius in second place. Zanzibar in Tanzania secured the third spot, while South Africa’s Cape Town Central placed …

Tanzania has rejected reports of a Marburg outbreak in its Kagera region. On Wednesday, Health Minister Jenista Mhagama stated that all tests conducted as of January 15 were negative. This follows a World Health Organization (WHO) warning to Kenya and five other neighboring countries about the Marburg virus after reports …

Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the only son of President Yoweri Museveni, has reactivated his Twitter (now X) account just days after deactivating it, citing a spiritual awakening. His return to the platform on Thursday shocked many, as he had previously announced he was leaving “under the instructions and blessings of …

By: BBC At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious for kidnapping people for …

Tanzanian activist Maria Tsehai Sarungi has been released after reports emerged that she was kidnapped by three armed men in Nairobi, Kenya. He posted on his X account that he was safe and that would provide more information about his abduction on Monday. Maria Tsehai, a vocal critic of Tanzanian …

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Ethiopia at 2358 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 41.0 km, was initially determined to be at 9.28 degrees north latitude and 39.89 degrees east longitude.