Farmers near Kenya’s Amboseli National Park are disputing claims that cyanide-contaminated tomatoes killed 16 elephants last month. The elephant deaths have sparked an investigation into how cyanide may have entered an area where wildlife and farming communities live side by side. One elephant carcass was found beside a dusty road. Another had been heavily eaten… Continue reading Cyanide Poisoning: 16 Elephants Die in Kenya
Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances are changing the political and security landscape once again. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), Fano militias and Eritrea once stood on different sides of the region’s conflicts. Today, Ethiopia’s federal government says former partners have developed new links, creating fresh tensions across Tigray and Amhara. From 2020 to 2022, the… Continue reading Northern Ethiopia’s Shifting Alliances Explained
The Congo Ebola outbreak has become the fastest-growing Ebola crisis ever recorded, yet many of the frontline workers risking their lives every day remain unpaid. At the center of the emergency is infection-control worker Wiza Bondele, who continues to report for duty despite months without receiving his salary. As confirmed infections rise rapidly, financial hardships,… Continue reading Congo Ebola Outbreak: Unpaid Health Workers Fight Crisis
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have quarantined a river boat carrying 255 passengers after five people died during the journey, prompting fears linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Health officials intercepted the Yingfeng 2, a vessel operated by a Chinese company, near Bende Bende port. The location is about 65 kilometers upstream from… Continue reading Ebola Outbreak: DR Congo Quarantines River Boat
South African clothing factories are facing growing labour shortages after thousands of migrant workers left their jobs following anti-immigration protests. Factory owners say production has slowed, skilled sewing positions remain vacant, and many local workers are unwilling to accept the low-paying manufacturing jobs. The situation has raised fresh concerns about the future of South Africa’s… Continue reading South African Clothing Factories Hit by Worker Shortages
The Congo copper and cobalt export ban has officially taken effect after the Democratic Republic of Congo prohibited exports of copper and cobalt concentrates. The government hopes the move will encourage local mineral processing, increase industrial investment, and retain more value from the country’s vast mining resources. The new regulation immediately impacted global commodity markets.… Continue reading Congo Copper and Cobalt Export Ban Boosts Global Prices
South Africa migration talks are gaining momentum after anti-immigration protests, rising deportations, and diplomatic tensions with neighboring countries. The government says a continent-wide discussion is needed to address the root causes of irregular migration instead of focusing on one nation. Officials believe migration is a shared African challenge that requires cooperation among all member states.… Continue reading South Africa Migration Talks Amid Africa Immigration Tensions
South Africa has urged African nations to hold continent-wide discussions on migration as the country deals with anti-immigration protests and growing diplomatic tensions with neighbouring states. The proposed South Africa migration talks aim to address the root causes of irregular migration instead of focusing on one country alone. The government believes African leaders should develop… Continue reading South Africa Migration Talks Gain Momentum
Ghana is mourning the loss of Sulemana Abdul Samed, widely known as the Ghana tallest man, whose remarkable height and warm personality made him a beloved figure across the country. The 33-year-old passed away on Monday at Tamale Teaching Hospital after an infection developed in sores on his legs. His death has triggered an outpouring… Continue reading Ghana Mourns Its Tallest Man, Sulemana Abdul Samed
Algerian Bus Crash Kills 27 After Vehicle Plunges Into Ravine Near Algiers A devastating Algerian bus crash claimed the lives of at least 27 people on Friday after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep ravine near the capital, Algiers. The tragedy also left dozens of passengers injured, making it… Continue reading Algerian Bus Crash Kills 27 in Tragic Ravine Accident Near Algiers
