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Some 50 people, including 3 Americans, appeared in a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday in connection with last month’s failed coup. They are facing charges including terrorism, attempted assassination, illegal possession of weapons and arms of war, and financing of terrorism related to the “attempted coup” on 19 May. Six people were killed during the… Read More

On Thursday (Jun. 6), Sudan’s army chief visited Gezira state in south-eastern Sudan, following a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack. Upon arrival, Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan was greeted by crowds chanting “one army, one people”. The RSF killed at least 100 people in their raid over the Wad Al-Noura village, in Al Gezira state. Footage from the Sudanese Armed forces… Read More

Kenyan cobbler, Stephen Ochieng’s life was changed forever following an accident a few years ago. He was standing in a crowd of people at a packed station, all trying to board a train to get home after work when he fell under the train. The damage to his legs was so severe they both had to be amputated. Now, a… Read More

At least 100 people were killed, and dozens were injured after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacked a village in Gezira province in Sudan on Wednesday, officials said. Women, children, and elderly were among the victims in the attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on Wad al-Noura village in Gezira, Mini Arko Minawi, the governor of Darfur province, said on… Read More

Last updated: 15 hours ago The storm, which struck Monday, caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Disaster teams are assessing the damage and providing relief, with displaced residents sheltered in government buildings. The South African Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes struck the region, causing widespread destruction. The province, historically prone to extreme weather, faced similar devastation in 2022 with… Read More

In several Nigerian communities in the northeastern Gombe state, UNICEF is training thousands of women to boost their families’ nutrient intake. Tubers and grains are grown in home gardens, allowing families to spend less on food, thereby alleviating chronic malnutrition afflicting the region, especially its children. More than a dozen women gathered this week in the village of Poshereng, where… Read More

The Central African Republic(CAR) authorities announced the temporary requisition of six out of eleven Tamoil service stations in Bangui. These stations will be managed for 45 days to ensure regular fuel supply, salary payments, and tax contributions, as stated by the Minister of Energy Development and Hydraulic Resources, Arthur Bertrand Piri. Previously, Piri fined Tamoil 200 million CFA francs (about… Read More

Microsoft Africa and Zindi, the leading African community for AI, have announced a groundbreaking partnership that will span over a year.  This collaboration aims to advance AI upskilling across the continent, preparing a new generation of tech-savvy young Africans for the future workforce. This alliance marks a significant milestone in Africa’s digital education landscape. Celina Lee, co-founder and CEO of… Read More

The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has mandated that all Electronic Payment Terminals (EPTs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) only accept Congolese francs. This move aims to boost the use of the national currency and reduce reliance on the US dollar, which weakens the franc. According to the BCC, this measure aims to strengthen the use of the… Read More

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with senior officials of the African National Congress on Thursday to decide how to go about forming a government after the party lost its 30-year grip on power and left a post-election deadlock. The party’s National Executive Committee was meeting in Johannesburg to work through a split within the party’s ranks over which direction… Read More