Senegal Launches First Satellite, Joining Elite Group of African Space Nations
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal successfully launched its first satellite into orbit on Friday evening, joining a select group of African…
Du Plessis Submits Adesanya to Retain UFC Middleweight Title
PERTH, Australia — South African fighter Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight title against former champion Israel Adesanya,…
Kenya Aviation Workers’ Union Postpones Planned Strike for Two Weeks
Kenya’s largest aviation workers’ union has postponed a planned strike for two weeks to allow for negotiations with the government…
Malawi’s Main Opposition Endorses Former President Mutharika for 2025 Election
Malawi’s main opposition party, the Democratic Progress Party (DPP), on Sunday endorsed former President Peter Mutharika as its candidate for…
Over 1,400 Protesters Jailed in Nigeria Following #EndBadGovernance Demonstrations
ABUJA, Nigeria — More than 1,400 individuals have been arrested and charged across 11 Nigerian states following the recent #EndBadGovernance…
Amnesty: Over 1,000 Protesters Detained in Nigeria After Anti-Government Demonstrations
ABUJA, Nigeria — More than 1,000 protesters are in custody across Nigeria following recent demonstrations against hunger and bad governance,…
Fire Destroys Central Market in Lyantonde, Uganda, Affecting Dozens of Traders
LYANTONDE, Uganda — A fire destroyed Lyantonde Central Market in central Uganda, affecting more than 60 traders and causing losses…
15 Mali Soldiers Killed in Clash with Jihadists in Mopti Region
BAMAKO, Mali — At least 15 members of Mali’s Defense and Security Forces were killed Thursday in a clash with…
Man Lives Under Lagos Bridge for 30 Years, Guides Growing Homeless Community
For 30 years, Liya’u Sa’adu has called the space under Lagos’ Obalende Bridge home. Now 60, he’s become a guide…
Nearly 68 Million Suffering from Drought in Southern Africa, Says Regional Bloc
About 68 million people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought that has devastated crops…
