Africa

Gladys Wanga, Governor of Homa Bay, dispels concerns about Raila Odinga’s potential loss of political support should he assume the chairmanship of the African Union Commission, asserting that it won’t diminish his influence in Kenyan politics. Wanga contends that Raila’s transition from active domestic politics to a continental role won’t …

South Sudan made an appeal on Thursday for financial assistance from both the international community and regional partners to support the upcoming general elections slated for later this year. Martin Elia Lomuro, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, highlighted the inadequacy of government budget allocations for the electoral process. He emphasized …

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, aged 82, passed away in the early hours of Sunday in a hospital, according to an announcement from the presidency. This comes a few weeks after he received a cancer diagnosis. The statement on social media did not specify the exact cause of death, but earlier, …

By: BBC Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have declared their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). These nations, led by military juntas, had previously faced suspension from the bloc, which had been pressing for their return to democratic governance. The decision to exit Ecowas was described …

A government official in Uganda has sparked controversy by labeling individuals who died of hunger in the country as “idiots.” Henry Okello Oryem, the state minister for foreign affairs, faced backlash for his remarks, which many criticized as insensitive. Despite a report indicating over 2,200 deaths due to starvation and …

By: BBC Intense clashes are ongoing in central Somalia as al-Shabab militants launched an assault on military bases in the Mudug region. Witnesses reported hearing heavy gunfire and explosions early on Wednesday, with the attack commencing through a suicide bombing targeting government special forces. Galmudug Security Minister Mohamed Abdi Aden …

By: AFP Over 70 individuals lost their lives in a recent collapse of a tunnel at a gold mining site in Mali, according to local sources. This incident adds to a series of disasters in a region prone to mining accidents. Mali, among the world’s poorest countries, is a leading …

By: BBC News Cameroon is launching the world’s inaugural routine vaccine initiative against malaria, contributing to the global endeavor expected to preserve numerous children’s lives throughout Africa. The RTS,S vaccine, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and developed by the British pharmaceutical company GSK, is specifically targeting infants in …

A well-known religious figure in the Adamo area of Lagos State, Nigeria, was captured by residents with a human skull in his possession and subsequently handed over to the police. The individual, identified as Babalola, is reported to be an Imam in the locality. He was apprehended along with four …

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State meeting, including President William Ruto, convened the 42nd IGAD Extraordinary Summit in Entebbe, calling on warring parties in Sudan to agree to a ceasefire, end the war, and engage in face-to-face dialogue between the two Generals. The Summit, attended by regional …