Africa

The African Union has launched a new mission in Somalia, aimed at countering extremist threats and reinforcing national security structures, following the conclusion of its previous transitional mandate. According to Shia Waves Persian, the Peace and Security Council of the…

While the continent’s public health body warns against complacency over a widespread mpox outbreak, a separate analysis reveals that Africa is rapidly expanding its adoption of solar energy, an effort that could help power its development and resilience, recent articles…

Trump’s aid cuts in East Africa caused unwanted abortion, babies being born with HIV ———————————- According to a new report from The Guardian, aid cuts made by the Trump administration in East Africa have led to a number of severe…

Nepal Moves to Block Major Social Media Platforms Over Registration Dispute …………… Nepal announced Thursday that it would begin blocking access to several major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, after they failed to register…

Rising Temperatures Threaten Morocco’s Palm Groves ——————————– Rising temperatures and extreme heat are endangering Morocco’s palm groves, particularly in the Draa-Tafilalet region. A report from Africanews highlights that record-high temperatures have caused massive wildfires, destroying vast areas of date palm…

Ivory Coast’s Mud Mosques: A Seven-Century Islamic Heritage in West Africa ——————————————— In 2021, UNESCO inscribed a group of mud mosques in northern Ivory Coast on its World Heritage List, recognizing them as outstanding examples of Sudanese-style Islamic architecture, Shia…

Burkina Faso Enacts Law Criminalizing Homosexuality …………. Burkina Faso’s transitional government has passed a law banning homosexuality, with offenders facing two to five years in prison and fines, Al Jazeera reported. The legislation was unanimously approved by 71 unelected members…

Libya Marks International Day of the Disappeared Amid Ongoing Search for Thousands …………… Libya observed the International Day of the Disappeared on August 30, as families across the country continue to search for over 7,145 documented missing persons. These cases…

Halal Forum in Kenya Charts Roadmap for East African Trade Growth ———————————————- According to IQNA and eastleighvoice.co.ke, a major forum on halal trade development was held on August 26, 2025, at the Jamia Mosque in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, themed…

Kenya Cult Death Toll Rises to 32 Amid Police Admission of Response Failures —————————- Kenyan authorities confirmed Friday that the death toll from the Kwa Binzaro cult tragedy has risen to 32 following new exhumations in Kilifi county, according to…