In Tonj North county, already hit in August by two deadly attacks, armed men targeted a herders’ camp overnight. The provisional toll is at least ten…
Society
In Durban, shutters stay down and anti-immigrant marches continue. In Lagos, a sixteenth evacuation flight has just touched down.
Society
The excavators have not stopped since Friday lunchtime in Eastleigh. In this crowded Nairobi neighbourhood, home to a large Somali…
Society
Twelve years after it was praised for its swift response, Nigeria is facing Ebola on its soil again, this time…
Climate
Twenty years ago it could be picked close to the villages. Today, harvesters have to walk almost a full day…
Politics
: A refugee in Uganda since 2020, Robert Kabera denounced Paul Kagame’s government on YouTube to more than 144,000 subscribers.…
Society
The children did not choose to fast to death. That was the conclusion of Kenya’s courts on Monday, as Paul…
Technology
Ranked third in Africa for startup funding since January, ahead of Kenya, Benin is hosting the 15th Africa Digital Expo…
Climate
The IPCC came to Addis Ababa to settle the timetable for its next major report. The session ended on Friday…
Politics
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has given his appointees six months to stabilise Tigray and organise a vote, as relations with…
Culture
Cannes turns pan-African this week. On Wednesday, the 23rd edition of the FIFP opens on the Croisette, bringing together filmmakers…
Technology
First Lagos in 2024, now Nairobi. Staff at Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre learned on 12 October that their engineering hub…
Economy
Some farmers have been waiting three months for their money. William Ruto has given them a date, October 31, and…
Sport
A marathon finished below the legendary two hour mark, two women’s world records and total command of the 400 metres:…
Climate
Africa holds a rare advantage against El Niño: it was warned in time. The question now is whether preparation will…
Sport
A sub-two-hour marathon, two women-only world records and a 43.39 400m: Africa heads to the World Athletics Awards with a…
Society
Cholera up 17% in a week, Ebola killing nearly one patient in two: in the DRC, the health system is…
Politics
Fiery letters to the UN, drone strikes and troops nearing the border: between Ethiopia and Eritrea, the Tigray crisis threatens…
Economy
Nights spent sleeping in cars, bus fares almost doubled and petrol four times dearer on the black market: Malawi’s dollar…
Climate
Between soaring prices and lost harvests, climate change is straining both Kenyan family budgets and the wellbeing of the farmers…
Climate
The toll from the shipwreck off northern Djibouti has risen to 139 dead, according to the UN, with 84 people…
Culture
A UNESCO programme funded by Japan is training nine African countries with no listed intangible heritage to prepare their first…
Society
Clashes between rival communities have left about 71 people dead in Rumbek, South Sudan, according to an initial official toll.…
Culture
Markets swept, rubbish collected and gifts presented to the king: in Buganda, Bulungibwansi day is a reminder that public hygiene…
Society
A 40-year-old Kenyan who returned from the DRC has died of Ebola in Nairobi, the first case ever recorded in…
Culture
An opening film from Rwanda, a prize honouring documentary maker Nick Wambugu, Alain Gomis as guest of honour: from 15…
Politics
En trois jours sur la côte méditerranéenne, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi a présidé une réunion de l'Union africaine, vanté le commerce…
Climate
A 200-metre sand dike raised in two days, trees planted to hold back erosion, families ordered to move out: in…
Culture
The Comorian summer moved to the rhythm of three festivals in a fortnight. The local press is now asking the…
Climate
Forecasters warn of a 90 percent chance of heavier than normal rains across the Horn of Africa and the Great…