Death of Nigerian Journalist Sharpens Focus on Declining Media Environment
In an upper-class estate on the northern fringes of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, a black gate with iron bars leads into a cream-colored duplex that offers a good view of the…
Uganda Police Say Three Killed, 33 Injured in Twin Suicide Bombings
Ugandan police say suicide bombers carried out twin attacks near the capital's central police station and parliament Tuesday. Three civilians were killed and 33 others were injured in the attacks.The…
Attack in Burkina Military Outpost Kills 32, Heightens Pressure on Government
Burkina Faso's government says at least 32 military police were killed Sunday in the latest attack on security forces. Analysts say security in the West African country has worsened this…
UN Announces $40 Million to Support Ethiopia Humanitarian Aid
U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths allocated $40 million on Monday to support life-saving aid and civilian protection efforts in Ethiopia amidst ongoing conflict and drought.According to an announcement from the…
Morocco Tightens Border To Curb COVID-19 Pandemic
RABAT– Morocco announced yesterday, to strengthen the control measures for access to its territory, as part of efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.A mandatory health pass and negative PCR test…
Malawi Rolls Out Effort to Prevent Malaria Spread
BLANTYRE, MALAWI — Malawi has begun a mass distribution of mosquito nets, aiming to reach almost half the country’s population of 18 million people. Health authorities say the campaign is…
School Fire Kills at Least 25 Children in Niger
At least 25 primary school children were killed when their thatched-roof classrooms caught fire in southern Niger on Monday, the council of ministers said in a statement. Fourteen more children…
Death Toll in Lagos High-rise Building Collapse Rises to 42
The death toll in a high-rise collapse in Lagos, Nigeria, has risen to 42 while the number of survivors increased to 15, state authorities have announced.The cause of Monday's disaster…