Africa

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the planned mass trial of hundreds of protesters arrested during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests that took place from August 1 to 10, 2024 in Nigeria, media outlets said. In a Monday statement, Isa Sanusi, the…

Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, across Nigeria have condemned the actions of police officers who forcibly removed the hijabs of several girls and women participating in the annual Arbaeen procession, considering it a grave insult to religious…

The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to stop mpox outbreaks in Africa within the next six months, with the first vaccine shipments expected in Congo within days. Africa, particularly Congo with over 18,000 suspected cases and 629 deaths, has so…

A Hussaini mourning procession was organized in Ghana in commemoration of the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, amid a large participation from Shia Muslims in this religious occasion. The procession was organized to commemorate the Arbaeen…

At least 100 villagers and soldiers were killed in a weekend assault by Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, marking one of the deadliest attacks this year, TRTWorld reported yesterday. The violence erupted as villagers were assisting security forces…

Hundreds of migrants took advantage of thick mist to swim to Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco over the weekend, with local police reporting around 1,500 attempts on Sunday night alone, Arab News reported yesterday. Since Thursday, an average of 700…

Africa is set to receive its first batch of mpox vaccines this week, following a delay in their availability on the continent compared to other parts of the world, as reported by The Guardian. The 10,000 doses, donated by the…

A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the heart of Botswana’s diamond-rich landscape. Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has unearthed a massive 2,492-carat diamond, the second largest ever discovered in the world. The extraordinary stone was found using advanced…

The Grand Stade Hassan II, set to be the largest soccer stadium globally, is about to begin construction near Casablanca, Morocco, New Atlas reported yesterday. Designed by Populous and Oualalou + Choi, the stadium will serve as a key venue…

More than 100 people are missing following a tragic boat capsizing in the western Democratic Republic of Congo, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a vessel, carrying approximately 300 passengers, sank in the Lukenie River…