AU calls for urgent collection of illicit arms in Africa
The African Union (AU) Commission on Saturday disclosed an urgent need to collect illicit weapons in possession of civilians in
Dozens of hippos at risk in dried-up water hole in Namibia
Dozens of hippopotamuses are stuck in a shrinking pool of mud and water in a game reserve in Namibia and
Kenya pledges to enhance conservation of vultures amid threats
Kenya will earmark sufficient resources to promote conservation of vultures amid threat of extinction linked to habitat destruction and retaliatory
Makerere ranked 5th best African university
Makerere University is Africa’s fifth-best university and the best in East Africa, according to the latest World University rankings by
Rowdy protests get Mali transition talks off to chaotic start
Talks in Mali about a transition back to civilian rule following last month’s military coup got off to a chaotic
Libya’s municipal elections continue despite COVID-19, security threats
Libyan municipal elections continue to take place in several cities despite the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and security threats,
Niger’s army accused in disappearance of 102 civilians
Niger’s army is responsible for the disappearance of more than 100 people in the western part of the country late
DR Congo prisoners dying from hunger, says NGO
Hundreds of prisoners die each year in severely overcrowded and unsanitary prisons in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which prison
COVID-19 presents growth opportunities for Zimbabwe’s health, ICT sectors: president
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented growth opportunities for Zimbabwe’s health and Information, Communication Technology (ICT) sectors, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has
UNECA warns COVID-19 pandemic to amplify existing gender disparities
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) warned that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could amplify existing gender disparities in