The European Parliament has approved a controversial overhaul of migration rules, endorsing plans to establish offshore detention centres and impose stricter penalties on irregular migrants. In a vote held on Thursday, lawmakers backed the proposed EU Return Regulation by 389 votes to 206, setting the stage for negotiations with EU…
Hundreds of spectators gathered in Mogadishu this week to witness a women’s football match an event that, until recently, would have been nearly impossible in the conflict-affected and socially conservative country. The match featured Ilays women’s team, who defeated Nasiib 5–0, in a lively atmosphere that reflected a gradual shift…
An increasing number of African countries are reporting the deaths of their citizens who were allegedly deceived into joining Russia’s war in Ukraine, raising concerns about exploitation and human trafficking linked to foreign recruitment networks. Zimbabwe Confirms Deaths of Recruited Nationals The government of Zimbabwe announced that at least 15…
Journalists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing increasing threats as armed conflict intensifies in the country’s eastern region, according to Reporters Without Borders. The media watchdog warns that the DRC is rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous environments for journalists in Africa’s Great Lakes region. Caught…
A major new immersive exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Cleopatra, Egypt’s last pharaoh, has opened in London, combining cutting-edge virtual reality with rare historical artefacts to reimagine one of history’s most enigmatic figures. Titled Cleopatra: The Experience, the exhibition debuted on March 26 at ExCeL London, where it…
At least two people were killed and three others injured on Sunday evening after a lorry transporting bricks lost control and rammed into a shop at Kawa Shopping Centre in Migori County. Eyewitnesses reported that the lorry, which was heading towards Isebania, accelerated uncontrollably before hitting a perimeter wall and…
The family of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has reported his disappearance after efforts to trace his whereabouts since Saturday afternoon proved unsuccessful, raising concern over his safety. According to the family, Tuju was expected to appear for an interview on Ramogi FM on Saturday night but failed to return…
African airlines are coming under increasing financial strain as global fuel markets experience turbulence linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The disruption has led to a sharp rise in jet fuel prices worldwide, with African carriers among the hardest hit due to their heavy…
At least 64 people have been killed and 89 others injured following a strike on a hospital in Sudan’s East Darfur region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), in one of the deadliest attacks on healthcare facilities since the conflict began. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that the…
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has initiated a high-level effort to revive the struggling national carrier, Congo Airways, amid mounting operational and financial challenges. Tshisekedi has tasked the Prime Minister with developing a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at restoring the airline’s viability, with a focus…