At least 44 civilians killed in Niger terror attack
Authorities have blamed the deadly attack in the town of Kokorou on the Islamic State in the Great Sahara, an ISIL affiliate The
Namibia inaugurates its first woman president
The 72-year-old Nandi-Ndaitwah won an election in November to become one of just a handful of African female leaders after the likes of Ellen
Sudan’s army retakes Republican Palace
The army’s gain came as a Sudanese pro-democracy activist group said RSF fighters had killed at least 45 people in a city in the
UAE tops UK, US in happiness index
The UAE remains the happiest country in the Gulf, being the only nation in the region to feature in the top 25. Kuwait ranked
Top Ugandan diplomat unveils new book in Delhi
Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda’s book launch coincided with her birthday and Holi, the annual Indian festival of colour. Persevere and never give up are key
Priyanka Calls Israeli Attacks ‘Cold-Blooded Murder’
Priyanka Slams Israel’s Gaza Strikes as ‘Cold-Blooded Murder’…reports Asian Lite News Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday denounced Israel’s latest military strikes on
Congo and M23 rebel group to hold peace talks
Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns as they expand control after seizing east Congo’s largest city The government of Congo will hold peace talks next
US aid cuts hurting Africa’s fight against disease outbreaks
Jean Kaseya, director-general of Africa CDC spoke of a “new era” in health financing after US aid cuts that have left health systems in
EU announces a $5 bn investment in South Africa
Donald Trump’s cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU’s investment package includes funding to boost vaccine
Ethiopia and Eritrea on path to war, Tigray officials warn
Analysts said that direct clashes between two of Africa’s largest armies would signal the death blow for a historic rapprochement for which Ethiopia’s PM
