The country is bracing for cyclone Hidaya that is expected to bring heavy rain, wind and waves to its coasts.
Mohammed Kassim defies tradition by leading his community in a vital mangrove conservation project, battling climate change and creating a new legacy.
Officials to meet in Niger's capital Niamey for 'orderly and safe' withdrawal of US forces from African country, says spokesman Patrick Ryder.
Attorneys representing Democratic Republic of Congo allege that Apple has been acquiring minerals illicitly from DRC for its "global supply chain" and its Macs, iPhones, and other products are "tainted by the blood of the Congolese people".
The rainy season in Kenya has been exacerbated by the El Nino weather pattern causing storms and flash floods in the East Africa region.
Controversy brews as the UK pushes ahead with deportation legislation, raising questions about compliance with international law and humanitarian standards.
Djibouti, located at the crossroads of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, becomes a transit point for many migrants seeking passage to the Arabian Gulf and beyond.
Reports of violence involving fighters from rival regions have sparked alarm with the United States, Japan, Britain and France calling for dialogue and urging de-escalation.
Controversial government plan for deporting refugees and migrants to Rwanda clears Parliament after marathon tussle between House of Lords and House of Commons.
Local groups are demanding the captives' release amid escalating terrorist attacks and displacement in the region.
Rishi Sunak insists parliament will pass into law a bill about the safety of Rwanda for asylum seekers following several weeks of legislative to-and-fro between its two chambers.
Workshop discusses issues facing Africa, ranging from health to artificial intelligence, economics to politics.
The vessel carrying around 300 people was heading to the funeral of a village chief but got into difficulty shortly after setting off.
Long-expected decision effectively marks a new regional gain for Russia, which has ramped up its focus on Africa and backed military rulers in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso.
Fighting in Darfur's el-Fasher town — where the population is already on the brink of starvation — "could unleash bloody inter-communal strife throughout Darfur," UN officials warn.
The incident on April 10 is the latest in a pattern of deadly aerial assaults by the military that have killed at least 33 civilians, despite the military's denial, which claims the strikes were aimed at eliminating an armed gang.
Defence forces chief General Francis Omondi Ogolla was among those on board the helicopter that went down in Elgeyo Marakwet county, killing several people inside, sources say.
The French government says there are no grounds for the "unfounded" allegations.
The perils and predicaments of life as a refugee are hitting home for millions of displaced as they brace for more uncertainty amid brutal war entering its second year.
Green charcoal is emerging as an alternative to the widespread use of traditional coal for cooking in Africa as the impact of climate change, partly caused by coal emissions, bears down on the environment.
UN says $3.24 billion is needed this year alone, including to assist some four million internally displaced people, but that plan is less than five percent funded.
IMECE, launched into space on April 15, 2023, has executed its mission successfully, the Turkish industry and technology minister says, adding, Türkiye has proved its ability in space technologies.
Amid raging wars in Gaza and Ukraine, protesters in US capital urge American leadership not to abandon the North African country where Sudanese are facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' warning comes as France and its allies collect aid pledges of more than $2.1 billion at a conference dedicated to helping Sudan.
An unflinching look at Sudan's year-long conflict reveals a devastated nation in the throes of a humanitarian crisis overlooked by the world, and the resilience of its people amid untold suffering.
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins fails to say whether British government found carrier for flights to East African country.
Since fighting erupted last April 15 between Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the war-ravaged western region of Darfur has been the site of mass ethnic-based killings.
The opening comes after the Nguon of the Bamoun people, a set of rituals celebrated in a popular annual festival, joined UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Women and children account for almost 90 percent of the Sudanese refugees who have arrived in Chad over the past year, according to the UN.
The Men5CV vaccine shields against the five major strains of the meningococcal bacteria (A, C, W, Y and X) in a single shot.
5 million people are on the brink of famine, particularly in hard-to-reach areas such as Khartoum and Darfur.
Violence against women is rising even though aid groups say a majority of survivors don’t come forward due to a lack of help where they live.
The new Niger government has made a complete pivot to Russia, breaking away from France and its European partners.
UN fact-finding mission calls for an end to Sudan's war as civilian attacks and aid blockades worsen the humanitarian crisis.