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Over 350 Elephants Mysteriously Died Near Botswana Waterholes – Experts
Between May and July 2020, over 350 elephants in Botswana mysteriously collapsed and died, with the majority found near waterholes contaminated by toxic cyanobacteria, also known as…
Kenya’s Ruto Nominates Interior Minister Kindiki as New Deputy President After…
Kenyan President William Ruto has nominated Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president, following the Senate's decision to impeach former Deputy President Rigathi…
Namibia, Zimbabwe Face Blackouts and Wildlife Culling Amid Climate Crisis
Namibia and Zimbabwe are experiencing frequent power outages due to low water levels at the Kariba Dam, which supplies hydroelectric power to both countries.
The dam's water level has…
UN: South Sudan Floods Impact 893,000, Displace Over 241,000
The United Nations' humanitarian agency, OCHA, has reported that severe flooding in South Sudan has affected approximately 893,000 people, with over 241,000 displaced.
According to the…
Kenya’s Senate to consider impeachment of deputy president
Kenya’s Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi on Wednesday said the Senate would next week debate whether to dismiss Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after the national assembly voted to impeach…
Body of Missing Congolese Student Found in Quebec River
The body of Alexandra Martine Diengo Lumbayi, a 21-year-old Congolese student at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, was discovered in the St. Maurice River on Tuesday morning.
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African Stars Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Tyla & More Score Nominations at 2024…
MTV has unveiled the nominees for the 2024 Europe Music Awards (EMAs), with African artists making a strong showing. Representing the continent are Rema, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems,…
Idris Elba Advocates for African Cinema at Summit in Ghana
Golden Globe-winning actor Idris Elba made a powerful appearance at the Africa Cinema Summit in Accra, Ghana, championing the future of African cinema.
Born to a Sierra Leonean father…
AU Commission congratulates Taye Atske Selassie on appointment as Ethiopia’s new…
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamathas congratulated Taye Atske Selassie on his appointment as Ethiopia’s new president.
Earlier, the two houses of…
Mine Collapse in Southwest Zambia Kills at Least 10, Injures 5
At least 10 people have died, and five others are injured following a tragic mine collapse in Zambia's Mumbwa district, according to police reports.
The incident took place Monday…