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In today’s world, investigative journalism continues to prove its vital role in uncovering truths that shape society. Two recent investigations have captured international attention, demonstrating the profound impact…
Pavelh Ndzila, a goalkeeper from Congo-Brazzaville, is in talks to join Rayon Sports. He used to play for APR FC but left the team after his contract ended. Rayon Sports is preparing for the new 2025/26 season. They…
A powerful heatwave originating over northwest Africa is advancing into Europe, bringing dangerous temperatures and sleepless nights to millions across the continent in the coming days. According to the UK Met Office,…
A bus carrying mourners home from a funeral in southwestern Kenya overturned and plunged into a ditch on Friday evening, killing at least 25 people and injuring several others, authorities said. The bus was traveling…
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has unveiled a new cabinet, featuring a mix of returning and newly appointed ministers. Notably, Marie-Chantal Nijimbere has become the first woman to be appointed Minister of…
The United States has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Burundian citizens due to repeated violations of the U.S. visa regulations. The announcement was made by the U.S. Embassy in Burundi on Monday,…
At least 68 African refugees and migrants have died, and 74 others are still missing after a boat sank off the coast of Abyan province in Yemen, according to the United Nations migration agency (IOM). The boat was…
The Government of Kenya has increased the legal alcohol drinking age from 18 to 21, as a part of a broader effort to fight rising alcohol and drug abuse across the country. In addition to raising the drinking age, the…
A deadly clash between the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) occurred on Monday, July 28, in Fitina Mbaya village, Yumbe District, northern Uganda. The confrontation…
At least 47 people have been killed and 15 others injured in an attack on a church in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The attack, allegedly carried out by suspected members of the Allied…
Stephen Abdukareem Munyakho, a Kenyan man who spent over ten years on death row in Saudi Arabia, has finally been released. His freedom comes after years of efforts by his family, the Kenyan government, and supporters…
A Congolese diplomat has been arrested in Bulgaria at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint, near the country’s border with Turkey, along with two other individuals, for attempting to smuggle 205.94 kg of high-risk cocaine…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, African Union (AU) Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, French President Emmanuel Macron, Massad Boulus, the U.S. President’s senior advisor for Africa, David Lammy, the…
Representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 (AFC/M23) movement signed a Declaration of Principles on Saturday, July 19, in Doha. The agreement,…
The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy for the Sahel, tasking him with advancing dialogue and peace efforts in a region grappling with political instability…
A controversial incident involving a Nigerian pastor has shaken a local religious community in KwaZulu-Natal, where allegations of spiritual manipulation and financial exploitation have come to light. Pastor Adebayo…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have captured a major base belonging to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists, in Apakwang, Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to a…
Community leader and human rights advocate Beny Aterdit Bol OAM has officially launched his memoir Blessed and Unblessed and announced the creation of the Beny Bol Foundation, a charitable initiative focused on…
US President Donald Trump welcomed the leaders of five African countries; President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon, Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, Joseph Boakai of Liberia, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of…
Kenya has faced repeated protests and strikes that reveal a country under serious pressure. From annual Saba Saba demonstrations to Generation Z movements and sector-wide strikes, many Kenyans are demanding change. But…
While all eyes were expected to be on Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it was Khaman Maluach—selected 10th overall—who became the night’s most talked-about story. The 18-year-old South…
In Kenya, youth known as 'Gen Z' have once again clashed with police in the streets of Nairobi, leaving one person dead and more than 20 others injured. The protests resumed this past week, largely triggered by the…
Tanzania has blocked access to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing the platform’s allowance of pornographic content, which the government says violates the country's laws, culture, customs,…
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, has appeared before prosecutors in connection with a high-profile embezzlement case involving millions of dollars that were allocated for…