Strikes on M23-held DR Congo city kill several people
Air strikes overnight Tuesday to Wednesday killed several people in the key eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma, controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, sources told AFP.
Category: Africa
Tanzanian Businessman Rostam Aziz Set to Become Top Shareholder in Nation Media Group
In a notice to shareholders, AKFED said it intends to transfer its stake in Nation Media Group through a reorganization involving NPRT Holdings Africa Limited, a company that is expected to be acquired by Taifa Ltd, a firm owned by Aziz.
‘Home’ at last: Ghana grants citizenship to 150 members of African diaspora
Tightly holding her citizenship certificate against her chest, Patrice Ann Robertson wiped away a tear; she’s now officially Ghanaian nearly a decade after she started living in the West African country.
Mfululizo wa migogoro inayotoa wasiwasi ulimwenguni
Mgogoro wa sasa unaoendelea Mashariki ya Kati umeibuka kuwa mojawapo ya misukosuko mikubwa ya kisiasa na kijeshi ya karne hii, ukiivutia dunia nzima kufuatilia kwa kiasi kikubwa. Mwaka 2026 umeanza na mapigano makali kati ya Israel, Marekani na Iran, hali iliyosababisha mfululizo wa mashambulizi, vurugu za kijeshi na wasiwasi wa kimataifa juu ya usalama, uchumi na utulivu wa eneo lote.
Madagascar’s President Randrianirina dismisses prime minister and cabinet
The president said a new prime minister will be appointed soon in line with constitutional procedures, but gave no reason for the dismissals.
International Women’s Day 2026: Women Urged To Accelerate In Leadership Across All Sectors
LeadHERship Africa hosted a powerful high-level women’s dialogue and dinner on March 8, 2026, coinciding with the United Nations International Women’s Day celebrations.
Kenya Flash Floods Death Toll Rises to 45
Flash flooding after torrential rains in Kenya has killed at least 45 people and forced hundreds to leave their homes, police said Monday.
Tanzania ordered to amend Constitution to allow presidential election petitions
The ruling is expected to have significant implications for electoral accountability in Tanzania, as it opens the door for presidential election results to be challenged in court, something that has long been barred under the current constitutional framework.
The African court dismisses petition challenging legality of Tanzania’s 2020 election
In its determination, the court finds the petition lacks legal merit and evidence, thus rendering it null and void.
Mahakama Ya Afrika Leo Kutoa Hukumu Kesi Ya Uchaguzi Wa 2020 Wa Tanzania
Uamuzi wa mahakama unatarajiwa kufafanua iwapo hatua zilizochukuliwa wakati wa uchaguzi wa Tanzania wa mwaka 2020 zilizingatia viwango vinavyotakiwa chini ya sheria za Afrika kuhusu haki za binadamu na uchaguzi.
