In the lead-up to Ivory Coast’s election, there is a possibility of a significant meeting between President Alassane Ouattara and former President Laurent Gbagbo. Preparations are...
As mpox cases rise daily in Goma, Congo, health teams are working tirelessly to identify and treat affected patients, aiming to curb the outbreak. Medical teams...
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Young women in DR Congo are actively participating in the fight against the M23 rebels, taking on significant roles in the conflict and asserting their presence...
A Ugandan court has found a commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) guilty of crimes against humanity, marking a significant moment in the pursuit of...
The United Nations reports that flooding in Central and West Africa has affected more than 700,000 people, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis in the region. As...
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially declared mpox a public health emergency, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced response measures and...
Archaeologists have uncovered treasures from Egypt’s last dynasty within 63 tombs, offering new insights into the ancient civilization’s history and culture. The discovery sheds light on...
An official has reported that militants allied with the Islamic State have killed 12 people in eastern Congo. The attack highlights the ongoing violence and instability...
Senegal’s Prime Minister made his first official visit to Mali since his election, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic relations between the two neighboring West...
Officials at the UN Security Council are pushing for Africa to gain a permanent seat, arguing that the continent deserves a stronger voice in global decision-making....