Remaining 89 kidnapped Nigerian Christians return home
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Remaining 89 kidnapped Nigerian Christians return home

They were among nearly 200 worshippers abducted by criminal gangs from three churches in the north of the country in

Activists announce a new aid flotilla for Gaza of over 100 boats
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Activists announce a new aid flotilla for Gaza of over 100 boats

Campaigners described the upcoming mission as the biggest civilian-led mobilisation against Israel’s actions in the Palestinian enclave…Read More

African students win global prize for AI education system without internet
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African students win global prize for AI education system without internet

In some parts of the world, access to education remains difficult due to a lack of Internet connection or even

African manufacturers warn short-term AGOA extension offers a brief respite
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African manufacturers warn short-term AGOA extension offers a brief respite

They say while the one-year renewal is good news, it will not encourage long-term investment by businesses…Read More

Spain floods: Storm Leonardo forces 4,000 evacuations in Andalusia
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Spain floods: Storm Leonardo forces 4,000 evacuations in Andalusia

Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre

Kenyan president announces tax relief measures to ease cost of living
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Kenyan president announces tax relief measures to ease cost of living

The proposed tax change aims to boost disposable income, support the middle class, and stimulate economic growth…Read More

Governance, integrity and youth: African leaders set agenda in Dubai
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Governance, integrity and youth: African leaders set agenda in Dubai

At the World Government Summit in Dubai, Botswana’s president urged young Africans to remain on the continent and turn their

Niger military government to sue French uranium giant over environment
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Niger military government to sue French uranium giant over environment

It claims Orano is storing 400 barrels of radioactive material at a site near Arlit in the north of the

Morocco orders mass evacuations as flood risk soars
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Morocco orders mass evacuations as flood risk soars

Flood risks are increasing due to heavy rainfall, swollen rivers and additional water being released from full dams. The number

Snoop Dogg surprises Italy by joining Olympic torch relay in Gallarate
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Snoop Dogg surprises Italy by joining Olympic torch relay in Gallarate

Snoop Dogg delighted crowds in northern Italy on 4 February as he joined the Olympic torch relay in Gallarate, near