Latest NewsCongo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
Read MoreAfghanistan’s 1st mining expo aims to attract investment, tap mineral wealth
This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows various mineral specimens displayed at Afghanistan’s first specialized mining exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan marked a strategic
Read MoreUS warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say
By The Associated Press U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm
Read MoreIsraeli opposition leader says Netanyahu’s political career is over
By Anadolu Agency Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire from politics, saying voters had rejected his continued leadership and warning him
Read MoreWhat Lula’s reelection means for Brazil, Latin America
By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, delivers a speech following his victory in the presidential runoff
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Congo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
Read MoreAfghanistan’s 1st mining expo aims to attract investment, tap mineral wealth
This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows various mineral specimens displayed at Afghanistan’s first specialized mining exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan marked a strategic
Read MoreUS warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say
By The Associated Press U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm
Read MoreIsraeli opposition leader says Netanyahu’s political career is over
By Anadolu Agency Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire from politics, saying voters had rejected his continued leadership and warning him
Read MoreWhat Lula’s reelection means for Brazil, Latin America
By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, delivers a speech following his victory in the presidential runoff
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Featured ArticlesCongo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
Congo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKTrump, Zelensky cancel signing of minerals deal after White House shouting match
U.S. President Donald Trump (C) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Feb. 28, 2025. A press conference at the White
Read MoreSomali-Kenyan Garissa Senator Yusuf Haji dies
Photo: Credit Twitter Garissa Senator Yusuf Haji President Uhuru Kenyatta is among Kenyans who have condoled with the family and the people of Garissa County following the death of their senator,
Read MoreRuto gives timeline for revival of 100-year old railway linking Kenya and Tanzania
By Kenyans President William Ruto has announced that the long-dormant Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line will be fully operational by April next year, setting a concrete deadline for a project that
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Trump, Zelensky cancel signing of minerals deal after White House shouting match
U.S. President Donald Trump (C) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Feb. 28, 2025. A press conference at the White
Read MoreSomali-Kenyan Garissa Senator Yusuf Haji dies
Photo: Credit Twitter Garissa Senator Yusuf Haji President Uhuru Kenyatta is among Kenyans who have condoled with the family and the people of Garissa County following the death of their senator,
Read MoreRuto gives timeline for revival of 100-year old railway linking Kenya and Tanzania
By Kenyans President William Ruto has announced that the long-dormant Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line will be fully operational by April next year, setting a concrete deadline for a project that
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Blog PostsShell investigates in Nigeria after report of nine-year oil theft
The Royal Dutch Shell logo is seen at a Shell petrol station in London. Photographer Toby Melville/File Photo By Reuters Oil major Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary is investigating reports that
China fines Kenya Sh1.31bn for defaulting on SGR loans
By Business Daily Africa Kenya defaulted on repayment of the Chinese loans provided to build the standard gauge railway (SGR), highlighting the country’s struggles with the mounting public debt.
Somalia forces kill over 50 Al-Shabab militants in foiled attack on army base
The Somali National Army (SNA) said Wednesday its forces killed over 50 al-Shabab militants in a foiled terror attack on its base at a village in Hiran region of central Somalia, according to
Europe turns to Africa in bid to replace Russian natural gas
By The Associated Press A new liquefied natural gas project off Africa’s western coast may only be 80% complete, but already the prospect of a new energy supplier has drawn visits from the
Kremlin denounces plans to use Russian assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction as ‘banditry’
By Anadolu Agency A recent decision by the G7 to use frozen Russian assets for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine amounts to “banditry,” the Kremlin said on Wednesday. “This
How Al-Shabab plans to govern Somalia under Sharia law
By The Star, Kenya Today, Al-Shabaab remains the most formidable challenge to the Somali government, and its regional and international partners it has established systems to tax businesses and
From shining shoes in Africa to a seat in Italy’s parliament
Italian-Ivorian activist, trade unionist and newly elected member of Parliament Aboubakar Soumahoro By Reuters When Aboubakar Soumahoro was a teenager in his native Ivory Coast, he used to clean
Uganda dictator Museveni is sending military equipment to Somalia
The President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has assured the President of Somalia who is visiting the country that his government will provide additional tools to solve the security challenges in the
Biden vows consequences for Saudi Arabia after OPEC decision
In this image released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, greets President Joe Biden. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP, File) By Reuters President
Top 5 Most Democratic Countries in Africa in 2022
By The African Exponent Here are the top 5 African countries with a better democratic score. Democracy in Africa is in a constant flux state, ever changing country to country and leader to
Shell investigates in Nigeria after report of nine-year oil theft
The Royal Dutch Shell logo is seen at a Shell petrol station in London. Photographer Toby Melville/File Photo By Reuters Oil major Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary is investigating reports that
China fines Kenya Sh1.31bn for defaulting on SGR loans
By Business Daily Africa Kenya defaulted on repayment of the Chinese loans provided to build the standard gauge railway (SGR), highlighting the country’s struggles with the mounting public debt.
Somalia forces kill over 50 Al-Shabab militants in foiled attack on army base
The Somali National Army (SNA) said Wednesday its forces killed over 50 al-Shabab militants in a foiled terror attack on its base at a village in Hiran region of central Somalia, according to
Europe turns to Africa in bid to replace Russian natural gas
By The Associated Press A new liquefied natural gas project off Africa’s western coast may only be 80% complete, but already the prospect of a new energy supplier has drawn visits from the
Kremlin denounces plans to use Russian assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction as ‘banditry’
By Anadolu Agency A recent decision by the G7 to use frozen Russian assets for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine amounts to “banditry,” the Kremlin said on Wednesday. “This
How Al-Shabab plans to govern Somalia under Sharia law
By The Star, Kenya Today, Al-Shabaab remains the most formidable challenge to the Somali government, and its regional and international partners it has established systems to tax businesses and
From shining shoes in Africa to a seat in Italy’s parliament
Italian-Ivorian activist, trade unionist and newly elected member of Parliament Aboubakar Soumahoro By Reuters When Aboubakar Soumahoro was a teenager in his native Ivory Coast, he used to clean
Uganda dictator Museveni is sending military equipment to Somalia
The President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has assured the President of Somalia who is visiting the country that his government will provide additional tools to solve the security challenges in the
Biden vows consequences for Saudi Arabia after OPEC decision
In this image released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, greets President Joe Biden. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP, File) By Reuters President
Top 5 Most Democratic Countries in Africa in 2022
By The African Exponent Here are the top 5 African countries with a better democratic score. Democracy in Africa is in a constant flux state, ever changing country to country and leader to