Ethiopian lawmakers declared three days of mourning Friday as diggers continued the search for bodies of mudslide victims in a remote part of the East African country
July 26, 2024
South Africa has appointed its first female chief justice
July 25, 2024
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance is taking the African National Congress, the party it co-governs the country with, to court over a preelection speech given by President Cyril Ramaphosa
July 25, 2024
The United States on Thursday will impose sanctions on a coalition of rebel groups it accused of seeking to overthrow the Democratic Republic of Congo's
July 25, 2024
Ethiopia landslide death toll reaches 257 as UN warns it could surpass 500
July 25, 2024
Smiling broadly, perhaps to hide their nervousness, dozens of young African migrants wearing swimming goggles took their first strokes and
July 25, 2024
Inflation in key sub-Saharan African economies is unlikely to slow to targets even after recent aggressive interest rate hikes as central banks look to reverse
July 25, 2024
The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257 and is expected to almost double, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
July 25, 2024
Kenyan police detained several people on Thursday who attempted to present a petition to the president's office and lay flowers to honour those
July 25, 2024
Ugandan police detained several people in the capital Kampala on Thursday during a second day of anti-corruption protests that are demanding the
July 25, 2024
South Africa, the world's 14th biggest carbon emitter, has made strong commitments to climate action but is moving too slowly to wean itself off coal and roll out
July 25, 2024
Due to warmer temperatures and increasing urbanization, the market for cooling systems is expanding in Africa
July 25, 2024
The Kenyan-led police mission in Haiti will need to rapidly deliver tangible results, according to a security bulletin on Wednesday, warning that people living in gang-controlled areas
July 24, 2024
Israel’s national anthem was loudly jeered before its soccer team kicked off play at the Paris Olympics against Mali
July 24, 2024
Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men’s soccer tournament
July 24, 2024
Fast-fashion giant Shein, known for its $5 tops and $10 dresses, will open a pop-up store in Johannesburg, South Africa in August as the online retailer aims to expand its
July 24, 2024
Eritrean authorities have suspended all flights by Ethiopian Airlines to the East African nation effective Sept. 30, the airline said on Wednesday.
July 24, 2024
Nigeria's government on Wednesday pleaded for more time and patience to end economic hardships as citizens mobilise for demonstrations, a day after the country's
July 24, 2024
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it had removed about 63,000 accounts in Nigeria that attempted to engage in financial sexual extortion scams mostly aimed at adult men in the United
July 24, 2024
A Ugandan magistrate's court has charged at least 42 youths for offences allegedly committed during a banned anti-corruption protest on Tuesday, and remanded them in custody.
July 24, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday nominated four members of the main opposition party to a "broad-based" cabinet he promised in response to nationwide protests, but
July 24, 2024
Scars from the mpox pustules are still visible on 7-year old Grace Kabuo’s face, as well as on a handful of her playmates at a
July 24, 2024
A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women in Africa
July 24, 2024
Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Friday he will run for another presidential term in Oct. 6 elections.
July 19, 2024
Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing by an individual after spending six days on his piece in a stadium in the commercial capital Lagos.
July 22, 2024
Newly released video shows Titan submersible on the sea floor
New York Philharmonic musicians agree to 30% raise over 3-year contract
Macy's to hire more than 31,500 employees for holiday season
Lavrov vows Russia to defend its Arctic interests
RBA to keep rates steady on Sept. 24, cut in Q1 2025: Reuters poll
Guardians pushing unexpected season into postseason, will have chance to end Series title drought
Harris looks for boost from Oprah as part of digital-first media strategy