africa
Nigerian Military Confirms Death of Senior Boko Haram Commander
Nigerian military authorities announced that a top Boko Haram commander was killed during a targeted operation in Borno State. Officials said the raid...
South Africa Warns of Increased Power Load Shedding
South Africa power utility issued a warning on January 29 2026 that load shedding could intensify due to ongoing maintenance challenges and supply...
Kenya Launches Nationwide Flood Response Initiative
Kenya government introduced a comprehensive national flood response program on January 29 2026 following extensive damage caused by seasonal flooding across multiple regions....
Gold Surges Past $5,000 an Ounce, Boosting Africa’s Top Producers
Gold prices surged beyond $5,000 per ounce on Monday, marking an unprecedented milestone amid rising geopolitical tensions, global monetary policy uncertainty, and renewed...
10 African Countries with the Smallest Proven Oil Reserves in 2025
Africa’s oil wealth is concentrated in a few countries, leaving many nations with limited crude reserves that play only a minor role in...
Fresh Clashes in Western Tigray Disrupt Travel and Raise Regional Tensions
Fresh clashes have erupted in western Tigray in northern Ethiopia, prompting airline cancellations and heightening concerns about renewed instability in a region already...
Nigerian Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Makoko Protest Over Demolition Plans
Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the Makoko waterfront community of Lagos as residents demonstrated against planned demolitions of homes...
Millions Return to Sudan as Conflict Damage Persists Says Migration Agency
Millions of people have begun returning to Sudan despite widespread destruction and ongoing instability, according to a new assessment released by the International...
South Sudan Orders Evacuation of Civilians and UN Personnel From Jonglei Amid Rising Violence
South Sudan’s authorities ordered the evacuation of civilians and United Nations personnel from parts of Jonglei state on January 27 as escalating violence...
Kenya Seeks Indian Credit Line to Boost Defence Capabilities
Kenya has formally requested a line of credit from India to support the acquisition of defence equipment including helicopters and artillery systems. The...
