Millions suffer ‘severe’ food insecurity in Burkina, Mali, Niger: rights group
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which was put under regional economic sanctions after a coup last July, are all on the UN list of the least developed nations in the world.
Category: Africa
Flood-hit Kenya reports dozens of cholera cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) said 44 cases of the disease have been reported in Tana River County in eastern Kenya, one of the areas hardest hit in weeks of destructive rains and flooding.
Kagame critic Rwigara unveils election bid
The 42-year-old Rwigara, who is leader of the People Salvation Movement, had planned to stand in the 2017 election against Kagame but was disqualified.
Court issues warrant for ex-Central African Republic president
A UN-sponsored court in the Central African Republic says it has issued an arrest warrant for the former president, Francois Bozizé, in connection with alleged crimes against humanity.
Zimbabwe launches new notes for third currency in decade
The currency, of which a digital version was launched earlier this month, is the latest attempt to control soaring inflation in the country
Nigerians pick sides as Wizkid and Davido clash online
A skirmish between the two began on Monday night after fans on social media platfor X begged Wizkid to release a new song
Nigeria state oil firm blames logistics for fuel scarcity
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company has warned against the panic buying of petrol, saying the prices of fuel are not changing.
US to ‘temporarily’ pull troops out of Chad
The US will temporarily withdraw some of its troops from Chad, days after agreeing to remove all its soldiers from the neighbouring Niger
East African trio arrested after migrants die on boat
Two Sudanese nationals and a South Sudanese citizen have been arrested by police in the UK after five migrants died in the English Channel.
Danger to humans as habitat loss pushes animals to eat bat poo
Scientists say they have found evidence that changes in animal behaviour caused by damage to forests can lead to wildlife and humans being exposed to dangerous viruses.
