Author: Widad Widad wahbi
Madagascar Soldiers Refuse Orders to Shoot as Youth-Led Protests Intensify
Edited By: Tendai Zola In Antananarivo, groups of Malagasy soldiers joined thousands of demonstrators on Saturday, vowing they would not fire on civilians despite police crackdowns that included tear gas and stun grenades. The youth-led protests, which began on September 25 over power and water shortages, have since grown into a broader anti-government movement. On […]
Belgium and the United States Discuss Support for Peace in Congo
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot held talks in Brussels on Wednesday, October 8, with Masad Boulos, U.S. Special Presidential Advisor on Africa at the State Department. The discussions focused on Africa’s security challenges, with particular attention to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where clashes continue between the […]
Algeria Secures Spot at 2026 FIFA World Cup After Win Over Somalia
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) After twelve years of waiting, Algeria has officially booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On Thursday, October 9, the Fennecs defeated Somalia 3-0 in Oran, securing the top spot in Group G and becoming […]
Ebola Outbreak Subsides in Bulape Health Zones, DRC
Edited By: Sekou kagné The Ebola outbreak that has affected Bulape in the Kasaï province of the Democratic Republic of Congo for several weeks now appears to be under control. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), no new cases have been reported in the affected zones for the past ten days. The latest data […]
Congo’s Strategic Gold Reserve Initiative: A New Era for Monetary Stability
Edited By: Tendai Zola The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has unveiled a bold shift in its monetary policy, announcing plans to build official gold reserves for the first time in its history. The decision comes as global gold prices surge to unprecedented highs, surpassing $4,000 per ounce in October 2025. From Producer to Reserve […]
Mandela’s Grandson Returns to South Africa After Israel Deportation
Edited By: Tendai Zola Mandla Mandela, grandson of the late South African president and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, returned to Johannesburg on Wednesday after being detained and deported by Israel following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza. Mandela, along with four other South Africans, said they were held in an Israeli […]
U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Second Week as Congress Remains Deadlocked
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The U.S. government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with the Senate failing for the fifth time to pass a funding package to reopen federal agencies. The political standoff shows little sign of resolution, as Democrats and Republicans continue to clash under the leadership of President Donald Trump, whose […]
Seven al-Shabab Militants Killed After Prison Siege in Mogadishu
Edited By: Tendai Zola Somali security forces announced on Sunday that they had killed seven al-Shabab militants who stormed Mogadishu’s high-security Godka Jilacow prison in a deadly assault that lasted nearly six hours. The attack, which began on Saturday evening, saw militants disguised as soldiers infiltrate the heavily fortified facility located near the presidential palace. […]
West Africa’s Cocaine Route Turns Inward: Trafficking Fuels Local Addiction and Public Health Crisis
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Cocaine trafficking through West Africa, once seen primarily as a transit route to Europe, is increasingly leaving devastating consequences on local populations. What was once contraband passing through ports and overland corridors has begun spilling into impoverished communities, deepening addiction in countries already strained by poverty, weak health systems, and […]
Eni Restarts Offshore Drilling in Libya After Five-Year Hiatus
Edited By: Tendai Zola Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Sunday that Italy’s Eni North Africa has restarted exploratory drilling in the offshore Block 16/4, northwest of Libya, following a suspension that lasted more than five years. The NOC confirmed that operations have resumed at exploration well C1-16/4 (also known as BESS-3), where […]
Peter Mutharika sworn in for second term as Malawi’s president, vows to end corruption and revive economy
Edited By: Tendai Zola Malawi’s newly elected president Arthur Peter Mutharika was sworn in on Saturday for his second term, promising to fight corruption and revive the country’s struggling economy. The 85-year-old leader secured more than 56% of the vote in last month’s election, defeating his long-time rival and outgoing president Lazarus Chakwera, 70, who […]
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Hundreds of Prisoners in Rare Breakthrough Amid Ongoing War
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Ukraine and Russia carried out a large-scale prisoner exchange on Thursday, each side releasing 185 soldiers in one of the most significant swaps since the start of the war. In addition, 20 civilians were also returned to Ukraine, bringing the total number of repatriated individuals to more than 390. The Ukrainian […]
Nigeria: At least 26 killed in boat accident on River Niger
Edited By: Tendai Zola At least 26 people have died after a boat carrying traders capsized on the River Niger in Nigeria’s Kogi State, authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, the incident occurred on Wednesday when the vessel departed from Ibaji district in Kogi State, heading to a […]
Sudanese Emergency Response Rooms Win 2025 Right Livelihood Award
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The Sudanese Emergency Response Rooms (ERR) network has been awarded the 2025 Right Livelihood Award for its work in providing humanitarian assistance in Sudan, where conflict and displacement have left millions in need. Announced by the Stockholm-based foundation on Wednesday, the award also recognized activists from Myanmar, the Pacific Islands, and […]
Zambian Farmers File $220 Million Lawsuit Against Sino-Metals Over Toxic Spill
Edited By: Tendai Zola Dozens of farmers in Zambia have filed a lawsuit against the Chinese mining company Sino-Metals Leach (SML), accusing it of contaminating land and water resources following a major toxic spill earlier this year. The case stems from a February incident near Kitwe, in the country’s copper belt, where a waste dam […]