Africa

21 Killed, Dozens Missing After Landslide in Western Kenya ………… At least 21 people have been confirmed dead following a landslide in western Kenya’s Marakwet East region after heavy rainfall, the BBC reported. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said more than…

WHO: Mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks ————————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that 17 countries in Africa have experienced ongoing active transmission of mpox over the past six…

Tanzania Election Result Triggered Widespread Protests and Accusations of Repression ———————————— President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s October 29 2025 presidential election with approximately 97.66% of the vote, according to the national electoral commission, as…

Eighteen Migrants Die in Boat Sinking off Libya’s Coast ……… Eighteen migrants died and over 90 others were rescued after a boat sank near Libya’s Sorman coast, officials said, as reported by Khaama Press. The International Organization for Migration confirmed…

German Charity ‘Muslims Help’ Marks 40 Years of Supporting Communities in Africa ——————————— The German humanitarian organization “Muslims Help” is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1985, the charity has focused on healthcare, education, and the empowerment of…

Ten European Tourists, Kenyan Pilot Killed in Plane Crash in Kenya ……….. Ten Hungarian and German tourists and a Kenyan pilot were killed when a light aircraft crashed in southeastern Kenya on Tuesday, Reuters reported. The plane, operated by Mombasa…

Crisis Looms in Libya’s Misrata as Armed Clashes Rage; Self-Determination Protests Erupt in Syria’s Suwayda ———————————— Recent events in both Libya and Syria underscore deepening regional instability, marked by intense internal armed clashes in Libya and ongoing protests demanding self-determination…

Mali Shuts Schools for Two Weeks Amid Fuel Shortage and Insurgent Blockade …………. Mali has suspended all school and university classes nationwide for two weeks starting Monday due to a severe fuel shortage, the government announced, according to Reuters. The…

African Countries Facing 50 Armed Conflicts, Accounting for 40% of Global Warfare ———————————– The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says more than 50 armed conflicts are currently taking place across Africa, representing about 40% of all active conflicts…

South Sudan is facing mounting humanitarian pressures as new data highlights a surge in child labor alongside severe flooding affecting hundreds of thousands across the country. A government-backed report, produced with support from Save the Children and published on October…