Sudanese Repair Roads by Hand to Aid Darfur Access
Residents in Sudan’s Darfur region are manually repairing a rugged road to improve emergency access, according to Al Jazeera.
Africa
Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas at Nairobi Protests Over Import Duty Hike
Kenyan police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Friday as small-scale traders demonstrated against a recent hike in import duties, according to Al Jazeera.
Uganda’s King Dies at 34: World’s Youngest Monarch
King Oyo Nyimba of Uganda, who was once the world’s youngest reigning traditional monarch, has died at the age of 34. The king was crowned at just three years old in 1995.
Prince Harry Quits Board Over African Parks Human Rights Abuses
Prince Harry has left the board of African Parks after the charity admitted rangers committed human rights abuses in the Republic of the Congo, according to The Guardian.
Mpox Surges in New Countries – 479 Dead in DRC This Year
Mpox cases have surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with more than 479 deaths reported since January 2024, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The virus, which can be fatal if left untreated, has also resurfaced in the Philippines and is being falsely linked to lockdown fears in the United States.
South African Police Arrest Thai Men for Smuggling Parrot Eggs
South African police have arrested two Thai nationals for allegedly smuggling endangered parrot eggs out of the country, according to the environment ministry.
Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the young Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food
Abiro Wisdom left catering school in 2019 with a clear vision: to champion Ghana’s Indigenous food instead of working in international hotels. He joined the Ghana Food Movement (GFM), which focuses on reviving traditional, nutritious, and climate-resilient crops like tigernuts and moringa.
Nigeria President Orders Manhunt After Kidnapper Video Released
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered a manhunt for armed kidnappers who launched deadly attacks on four villages in a remote part of Niger state last Friday, according to the BBC.
Mass Arrests in Global Crackdown on West African Cyber-Crime Networks
Fifty-eight people linked to organized West African cyber-crime groups have been arrested in a global operation across 22 countries and six continents, according to the BBC.
Prince Harry Quits Board of African Parks Amid Human Rights Claims
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of a wildlife charity after allegations of human rights abuses by its rangers, according to The Guardian.
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree Roadmap for Peace Talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have agreed a roadmap for peace talks, according to a BBC report.
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
The Sahel alliance has warned Nigeria it will 'neutralise' any unauthorised aircraft in its airspace, heightening tensions between the regional blocs. Russia has meanwhile offered to mediate between ECOWAS and the Sahel states.
After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?
Ethiopia’s recent announcement to advance three new Blue Nile dam projects—Karadobi, Mandaya, and Beko Abo—has reignited concerns in Egypt about its limited influence over Nile water management, according to Al Jazeera.
Dozens Dead as Boat Capsizes in Nigeria’s Sokoto State
At least 46 people have died after a boat capsized in north-western Sokoto state, Nigeria, according to BBC reports.
Poco Lee Faces Rape Allegations and UK Arrest Rumors
Nigerian entertainer Poco Lee is facing serious allegations of rape and reported arrest in the UK, following a detailed accusation by rapper Ms Jorji, who claims the incident occurred in Dallas, Texas, two years ago.