South Africa’s flood toll hits over 80
A wall of water 10-13 feet high in places flowed out of the river, the head of the provincial government said, washing away victims
Gates to give most of $200bn fortune to Africa
Speaking in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, he also urged Africa’s young innovators to think about how to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare
Civilian casualties mount in South Sudan
The fighting has uprooted some 65,000 people within South Sudan in the past three months and sent more than 100,000 others fleeing into four
Rwanda Quits Central Africa Bloc Over Congo Row
ECCAS, founded in the 1980s, aims to foster regional cooperation in areas such as security, economic integration, and conflict resolution Rwanda has announced its
Wagner Mercenaries Exit Mali
Wagner’s exit marks a shift in Russia’s strategy in Africa, as Moscow transitions from relying on the private military company to deploying regular state-controlled
180 Years of Indian Roots in Caribbean
The Indian Arrival Day is marked on 30th May, when the first ship ‘Fatel Razack’ carrying 225 Indian indentured workers reached the shores of
Ould Tah to head AfDB
Tah, a seasoned economist and development financier, will formally assume office on 1 September 2025, taking over from Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Sidi Ould
Big pay bump for SA workers
The landmark move, which follows months of intense negotiations with trade unions, is expected to benefit millions of civil servants across national and provincial
Deadly floods ravage Nigeria
Triggered by torrential rains and the collapse of a nearby dam on May 28, 2025, the floods have submerged vast areas, destroyed infrastructure, and
UN renews Libya arms ship checks
Thirteen Council members voted in favour of the resolution, while Russia and China abstained. The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the
