Africa

Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the newly elected World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, passed away in India while undergoing medical treatment on Wednesday, November 27th. Ndugulile, 55, was a...

On Thursday, November 21st, it was reported that Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania are in advanced discussions to finalize a three-way electricity transmission deal. The agreement will see Ethiopia exporting 100...

The City of Cape Town has launched a search and offered a reward of up to R100,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the...

On November 21, 2024, pharmaceutical giant Bayer announced the recall of a compromised batch of Yaz Plus contraceptive pills in South Africa due to a packaging error. The South African...

Navin Ramgoolam secured a landslide victory in Mauritius’s parliamentary elections on Tuesday, November 12th, marking a significant political shift for the Indian Ocean nation. Ramgoolam’s Alliance of Change (ADC) coalition...

On Thursday, November 7th, Advocate Dali Mpofu formally announced his departure from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, a political movement he co-planned alongside...

South Africa closed the Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique on Wednesday, November 6th, as violent protests erupted in response to Mozambique’s disputed October 9 presidential election. The closure, affecting one...

 Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the release of over 30 minors detained since August on charges of treason and inciting a military coup following their participation in anti-government protests. These...

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline, has announced plans to expand its services in Russia by introducing more flights beyond Moscow. The news was shared by Michale Endale, the airline's area...