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Drought kills 200 elephants in Zimbabwe – Official

Nov 13, 2019 435

More than 200 elephants have died amid a severe drought and a mass relocation of animals is planned to ease congestion, Zimbabwe’s parks agency says.        Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority... Read More

Dreaded Congolese warlord to appeal 30-year sentence

Nov 08, 2019 709

Ntaganda, nicknamed the "Terminator" for his reign of terror in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the early 2000s, was given the tribunal's longest-ever sentence on Thursday for war crimes and crimes against humanity. "Bosco... Read More

Thirty-seven killed in attack on Canadian miner Semafo convoy in Burkina Faso

Nov 07, 2019 667

Thirty-seven civilians were killed and more than 60 wounded in an attack by an unidentified gunman on a convoy transporting workers of Canadian gold miner Semafo in eastern Burkina Faso, regional authorities said on Wednesday. The attack took place... Read More

One Nigerian killed, 2 others injured by unknown gunmen in South Africa

Oct 29, 2019 763

The Nigerian community in South Africa has confirmed that one of its members was killed and two others injured in the country by unknown gunmen. Mr Odefa Ikele, the National Spokesperson of Nigerian Union South Africa, made the disclosure to the... Read More

Meet 26-year-old female captain of 90 men in the Somalian Army

Oct 25, 2019 682

Iman Elman, 26-year-old, is the youngest female commander in the Somali National Army and also a captain in the country’s force.         According to Face to Face Africa, her reason for joining the military is to seek... Read More

Masisi retains seat as Botswana's president

Oct 25, 2019 815

Mokgweetsi Masisi has officially been declared the winner and president of Botswana. Masisi’s victory was announced on Friday morning by the country’s chief justice, Terrence Rannowane, who is also the convener of elections according to the... Read More

Stakeholders advocate better platform for migration reportage

Oct 22, 2019 509

Stakeholders on migration reporting have underscored the need for creation of a better platform to ensure effective coverage and implementation of the national policy on migration issues. They expressed this concern at the ongoing two days capacity... Read More

11 dead after heavy rainfall in Tanzania

Oct 16, 2019 1186

At least 11 people, including five pupils, were on Tuesday killed by ongoing heavy rains in Tanzania’s Eastern Region of Morogoro, a senior police official said.        The Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Wilbroad... Read More

S.Africa ex-leader Zuma to face corruption trial

Oct 11, 2019 691

South Africa's scandal-plagued former president Jacob Zuma will face a corruption trial, a court ruled Friday, in one of multiple alleged graft cases over his long political career.        The country's High Court... Read More

Congo: 20 people dead in collapsed gold mine

Oct 03, 2019 882

At least 20 people were killed Thursday when an unlicensed gold mine collapsed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to local media, the accident occurred in the town of Kampene in Maniema Province.       ... Read More

Liberia: 26 children killed in Koranic school fire

Sep 19, 2019 1020

At least 26 children were killed on Wednesday in a fire at a Koranic school near the Liberian capital Monrovia. Two teachers also died in the blaze overnight, the president’s office said, citing information from the emergency services.... Read More

Italy arrests 'torturers' after migrants recount Libya camp horrors

Sep 17, 2019 928

Italian police arrested three people Monday accused of the kidnap, torture and trafficking of migrants hoping to set sail from Libya to Europe.Their accusers described a catalogue of abuse including the systematic rape of women and the murder of... Read More

36 people missing after boat mishap in DRC – police

Sep 16, 2019 700

At least 36 people are missing after the sinking of a boat on Sunday at Maluku commune, a district on the banks of the Congo River in Kinshasa’s suburbs, according to reports from the Congolese national police on the spot.   ... Read More

Xenophobia: S/African president cancels UN trip as Nigerians return home

Sep 13, 2019 964

Amidst xenophobic attacks on foreigners, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has canceled his plan to attend the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting, in order to “concentrate on critical” issues at home.    ... Read More

29 killed in twin attacks in northern Burkina Faso

Sep 09, 2019 730

 More than 29 people were killed in twin militant attacks in northern Burkina Faso on Sunday, local media reported Monday. Both attacks occurred in the northern Sanmatenga province.        A van loaded with people... Read More

BREAKING: Ex-President Mugabe is dead

Sep 06, 2019 1559

Former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe is dead, He died in the early hours of Friday at the age of 95. Recall that Mugabe, the longest serving president of Zimbabwe, was forced to resign in 2017 following protracted intra party crisis. He was... Read More

Pope Francis advises Mozambique to keep peace

Sep 05, 2019 1358

ope Francis on Thursday urged Mozambique to keep its newfound peace and focus on rebuilding the poverty-stricken country. The Pope said this in Maputo on the first leg of a visit to three African nations.       ... Read More

Farmers and animals struggle in drought-hit Botswana

Aug 30, 2019 1069

Around 38,000 livestock depend on the waters of Lake Ngami in northern Botswana, but the animals -- like the lake itself -- have been stricken by a crippling drought.        Grazers have to walk long distances in hopes... Read More