'At least 200' feared dead in massive mine landslide in DR Congo, says govt The mine produces 15 to 30 per cent of the world's supply of coltan, a key component in the production of electronics such as laptops and mobile phones2 min read
First passenger flight lands at Sudan's Khartoum airport nearly 3 years into war A flight operated by Sudan Airways arrived at Khartoum airport for the first time since the war between the army and rival paramilitary forces erupted in April 20231 min read
Flights to Ethiopia's Tigray region suspended as clashes erupt The renewed tensions risk a return to conflict in the volatile region2 min read
'Many killed' as fresh conflict in South Sudan displaces 180,000 The world's youngest country has been beset by war, poverty and massive corruption since it was formed in 2011, but violence is once again on the rise between rival factions3 min read
Morocco accepts Trump’s invitation to join Gaza peace board Morocco welcomes the second phase of Trump’s comprehensive peace plan, ministry says1 min read
Trump offers Egypt to mediate on Ethiopia dam to resolve 'The Nile Water Sharing' US President Donald Trump told Egypt's Sisi that he was ready to reopen diplomacy to press Ethiopia into sharing water from a mega-dam that has angered Cairo2 min read
Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of 4-runway 'Africa's biggest airport' Slated for completion in 2030, the Bishoftu International Airport will have space to park 270 planes and capacity for 110 million passengers a year2 min read
Climate crisis: Africa’s forests sound a global alarm Africa’s 200 million tons of annual forest emissions may represent just 0.5% of global totals, but the danger lies in the loss of forests’ natural role as carbon sinks2 min read
At least 26 dead, 14 missing as boat capsizes in northeast Nigeria Accidents are common on Nigeria's busy rivers, often caused by overloaded boats, poor maintenance or failure to comply with safety regulations1 min read
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