Flooding across East Africa affects over 1 million people – IRC
More than 1 million people in East Africa are affected by flooding after higher than normal rainfall, an aid group said Friday. Parts of the region are bracing for a…
WFP, partners distribute food aid to flood hit Somalia
The World Food Programme and other partners are channeling humanitarian aid to the southwest of Somalia. The region has been hit by floods caused by … source
Mauritania opposition protest referendum
Police in Mauritania on Thursday fired teargas to disperse opposition members who were protesting against a referendum to be held on Saturday. Opponents … source
S. African police fire rubber bullets in Pretoria clashes
South African police fired rubber bullets in Pretoria on Wednesday as protest erupted in the central business district, with rioters setting several small businesses … source
Somalia buries victims of Mogadishu terrorist attack
A funeral ceremony was held Thursday for district commissioners killed in a suicide attack in Mogadishu, Somalia. The attack took place in the offices of the … source
Algerian MPs debate controversial oil and gas bill [Business]
Algerian Members of Parliament, on Tuesday, launched discussions on a controversial hydrocarbon law. The debate has stirred the fierce opposition and the … source
DRC: Women making a living in unsafe mining sites
36-year-old Alice Kazamwali is a mother of 7. She is one of hundreds of women who work tirelessly at the Kamituga mining site located 180 km southwest of … source
Benin-Nigeria boarder closure causing economic crisis
Farmers and traders are distressed after Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari closed all neighbouring borders around the country with a plan to end … source
Zambian protest against xenophobic attacks in South Africa [No Comment]
Students in Zambia protest outside the South African embassy in Lusaka against the rise of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.… READ MORE … source
Mozambican army destroys rebel base
The Mozambican army has destroyed a base used by Renamo rebels to launch attacks. Mozambican police said the rebels use the base in the central … source