Sierra Leone adopts law banning child marriage
Sierra Leone officially banned child marriage on Tuesday with President Julius Maada Bio signing into law a bill to end
Uganda on high alert over DR Congo mpox outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is concerned the rise in mpox infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Libya fully reopens Ras Ijdir border crossing with Tunisia
Libya’s interior minister in Tripoli said the major border crossing at Ras Ijdir with Tunisia was fully reopened on Monday
Israel is committed to U.S.-endorsed Gaza ceasefire plan: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is committed to the U.S.-endorsed ceasefire plan in Gaza, according to local media N12 News
CAF announces AFCON, WAFCON dates after lengthy delay
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Friday that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be played
Hundreds of Kenyans march in protest against controversial finance bill
Hundreds of people in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, protested against proposed tax increases outlined in the new finance bill on Tuesday.
Kenya joins International Vaccine Institute
Kenya joined the Seoul-based International Vaccine Institute (IVI) as an official member. Kenyan President William Ruto, who, along with several
South Africa’s ANC loses majority: IEC final results
South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), lost its majority in the country’s general elections, according to the
M6.2 quake hits Kermadec Islands region
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted Kermadec Islands region on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno sworn in as Chad’s new president
Chad swore in Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno as the president on Thursday after elections were held on May 6. Mahamat