India celebrates Holi festival of colours
Coloured powders filled the air as thousands across India celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi. The celebrations were massive in most parts of north India, … source
Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed lauds early filling of controversial massive dam
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday lauded the “historic” early filling of a massive dam on the Blue Nile River that has stoked tensions with … source
Hundreds of elephants found dead in Botswana
The mysterious deaths of several hundred elephants in northern Botswana within a short period of time is raising deep concerns. Question over these deaths … source
Burundians react to death of president Nkurunziza
Sadness, gratitude and respect were some of the emotions that greeted news of the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza in Burundi. Burundians, most of who, … source
Nigeria: Niger Delta Avengers claim responsibility for southern Niger attacks
The Niger Delta Avengers have claimed responsibilty for about five attacks targeting oil companies since Friday in Nigeria’s southern Delta.* The group said it … source
Al-Shabaab attack Kenyan military base in Somalia
Al-Shabaab militants on Friday morning attacked a Kenyan military base in the Somali town of Kulbiyow, an area that is located near Kenya’s border with … source
Libya crisis: Egypt slams Turkey's military deployment plans
Egypt on Thursday strongly condemned a vote by Turkey’s parliament to allow a troop deployment to Libya, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Egypt said … source
Celebrating a global music icon: Cameroon's Manu Dibango 'goes home'
From Cameroon to Africa and the world. The death of veteran Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango was confirmed on Tuesday by his family and representatives. source
Hopes rise for resolution of Egypt-Ethiopia dam dispute [The Morning Call]
US mediation led by President Donald Trump is raising Egypt and Ethiopia’s hopes of a deal over Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance dam. Mutual ally and World … source
Africa-China: Coronavirus hurts business [Business Africa]
African economies are also affected by the coronavirus, with China as their largest trading partner.* Until a few weeks ago, China was fifth in world GDP. In 2019 … source