Kenya aviation workers have ended a two-day strike that disrupted flights at the country’s main international airport in Nairobi. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union called off the strike Tuesday after reaching an agreement with the Kenya Airports Authority and other parties. The industrial action began Sunday and caused widespread flight cancellations and delays, leaving many… Continue reading Kenya Aviation Workers End Airport Strike in Nairobi
Ebola Cases Continue to Rise The Congo Ebola outbreak has now killed more than 3,000 people, according to the latest figures from the country’s Ministry of Health. Health officials have recorded 6,186 confirmed cases since the outbreak began. The death toll has reached 3,007. Authorities declared the outbreak a global health emergency in mid-May. However,… Continue reading Congo Ebola outbreak deaths top 3,000
Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported across parts of Niger’s capital, Niamey, overnight as security forces reportedly confronted armed men near the presidential palace and a military airbase. The cause of the clashes remained unclear as authorities urged residents to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified information. Bana Wagana Ibrahim, a member of Niger’s Consultative… Continue reading Niger Capital Gunfire Reported Near Presidential Palace
Somali piracy is surging as the wider impact of the US-Iran war creates new risks for commercial shipping around the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Pirates seized two cargo vessels in the Gulf of Aden within four days last week. The incidents brought the number of reported attacks this year to at least… Continue reading Somali Piracy Surges as US-Iran War Disrupts Shipping
A reported Niamey airport attack triggered sustained gunfire and explosions across parts of Niger’s capital early Saturday, according to Reuters witnesses and security sources. The cause of the violence was not immediately clear. However, a security source said attackers targeted Diori Hamani International Airport and also tried to breach the security perimeter around the presidency.… Continue reading Niamey Airport Attack: Explosions and Gunfire Rock Niger Capital
Kenyan police fired tear gas at small-scale traders protesting higher import duties in Nairobi on Friday, bringing parts of the capital to a standstill as hundreds of businesses shut their doors. The traders say the new charges will increase the cost of importing goods and put additional pressure on small businesses already struggling with rising… Continue reading Nairobi Import Duty Protest: Police Fire Tear Gas at Traders
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the monarch of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, has died at the age of 34. The prime minister of Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, announced the king’s death late Thursday. He said the monarch died at around 10 p.m. local time. However, officials did not disclose the cause of… Continue reading King Oyo Nyimba Dies at 34: Uganda Mourns Tooro Monarch
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo continues to expand, with two more health zones now affected, according to the latest government figures. The Ministry of Health said the outbreak has reached 60 health zones across the region. The newly affected areas are Biena and Manguredjipa in North Kivu province. The spread has raised fresh concerns… Continue reading Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Spreads to 60 Health Zones
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been questioned by police after spending several days in hiding following his dispute over the country’s recent presidential election, state broadcaster ZNBC reports. Authorities reportedly took Mundubile into police custody after he and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, had stayed at a secure location under United Nations protection in… Continue reading Zambian Opposition Leader Brian Mundubile Questioned by Police
Nigeria kidnappers collected more than $5 million in ransom payments over the past year, highlighting the growing scale of the country’s security crisis, according to a new report. SBM Intelligence, a Lagos-based intelligence group, said kidnappers received 7.78 billion naira, or about $5.8 million, between July 2025 and June 2026. The report also recorded 7,825… Continue reading Nigeria Kidnappers Collect $5.8 Million in Ransoms, Analysts Say
