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DRC's opposition cancel protest after president announces national dialogue

Africanews  

Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are postponing a protest after President Felix Tshisekedi announced the launch of a national dialogue.

Judge hearing evidence against singer D4vd in killing, dismemberment of teen

Africanews  

Prosecutors on Tuesday showed a body camera video with singer D4vd telling sheriff's deputies who were investigating a missing person's report that he had only met then-13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez once in person, and he did not know she was a minor.

US military continues strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy

Africanews  

The U.S. military said it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday as attacks across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed.

Six killed in Algeria forest fires: interior ministry

Africanews  

Wildfires in Algeria have killed six people, the interior ministry announced, with several fires still raging across the North African country gripped by a heatwave.

Neri&Hu’s Terracotta Hong Kong icon

Design Indaba  

Design Indaba drives a better world through creativity with its online design publication, annual festival and other "design activism" projects.

Senegal’s Pink Lake Regains Color

AfricaDotcom  

Senegal’s famed Pink Lake, or Lake Retba, has regained its distinctive rosy hue and reopened for salt harvesting after a years-long recovery effort following

Nigeria’s High Borrowing Costs Renew Calls for Rate Cuts

AfricaDotcom  

Nigeria’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 26.5% for a second straight meeting, a move that keeps commercial lending rates above 30% for many

Congo Mining Reforms Spark Investor Concerns

AfricaDotcom  

The Democratic Republic of Congo says it will consider concerns raised by mining companies over proposed reforms that would significantly expand government

Tanzania Launches Modernization of TAZARA Railway

AfricaDotcom  

Tanzania and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation have broken ground on a training center and operations control facility, launching a broader

Biya Absence Fuels Political Scrutiny in Cameroon

AfricaDotcom  

Cameroon’s ruling party convened a rare leadership meeting as scrutiny intensifies over President Paul Biya’s 45-day absence from the country. The 93-year-old

Ape Study Reveals Ancient Roots of Social Bonding

AfricaDotcom  

Chimpanzees and bonobos use hugs, kisses, and gentle touch to strengthen trust before stressful situations, offering new insight into the evolutionary origins

ECOWAS Reaffirms 2027 Target for Single Currency

AfricaDotcom  

ECOWAS leaders have reaffirmed intentions to launch a shared currency, the ECO, next year, though officials now favor a phased approach rather than a

Dangote Refinery Boosts Exports Amid Crude Shortfall

AfricaDotcom  

Africa’s largest refinery, the Dangote Refinery, has increased fuel exports as reduced domestic crude supplies under Nigeria’s naira-for-crude arrangement

Senegal’s Faye Backs Predecessor’s Bid for UN Top Job

AfricaDotcom  

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially endorsed former President Macky Sall’s candidacy to become the next United Nations

Kenya Unveils 30-year Plan for High-income Economy

AfricaDotcom  

Kenya has launched a 30-year development strategy aimed at transforming the country into a high-income, industrialized economy by 2060 through investments in

At least 144 migrants reported dead or missing off Mauritania

Africanews  

The United Nations said Tuesday that 144 refugees and migrants were reported dead or missing after "tragic maritime incidents" off the coast of Mauritania last week.

Senegal: President faye's backing of Macky Sall signals a political shift

Africanews  

Welcomed as a victory by Macky Sall's supporters, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's decision to back his predecessor's bid for the post of United Nations Secretary-General marks a turning point after months of strained relations between the two men.

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

BBC News Africa  

The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study

BBC News Africa  

Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight

BBC News Africa  

People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

BBC News Africa  

Mohammed Tahir has yet to comment on allegations he led a multi-million-dollar ring using torture to get money.

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