Africa

UN Adopts New Map Reflecting Africa's True Scale

Uganda's Tooro Kingdom Hit by Succession Crisis

Kenya Restores Full Public Healthcare Services After 43-Day Strike

Public healthcare services across Kenya have reportedly returned to full capacity following a return-to-work agreement between the national nurses' union and the Ministry of Health.

Three Years After Al Haouz Earthquake, Thousands of Moroccan Families Still Await Support

More than 3,000 families in Morocco reportedly say they are still waiting for state reconstruction support three years after the devastating Al Haouz earthquake.

Uganda Prepares for Historic Oil Exports Dubbed Pearl Sweet

Uganda is preparing to join the ranks of oil-exporting nations by the end of the year, with its crude oil formally named Pearl Sweet.

Rwanda Expands Startup Ecosystem With New Kigali Innovation City Campus

Rwanda is expanding its technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem with the opening of the Kigali Innovation City campus.

East Africa Railway Expansion Set to Boost Regional Trade and Connectivity

East Africa has marked a major infrastructure milestone with the inauguration of an expanded Standard-Gauge Railway network connecting key regional economic centres.

Kenya Unveils New Coastal Tourism Plan to Attract More International Visitors

Kenya has announced a new coastal tourism initiative aimed at attracting more international visitors while supporting local businesses and communities along the Indian Ocean coastline.

Emergency Teams Deployed in Eastern DRC Following Severe Localized Fire

Disaster relief teams have reportedly been deployed to communities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following a severe localized fire.

Ghana Tightens Gold Export Oversight in Fresh Push Against Illegal Mining

Ghana has announced stricter oversight of gold export licensing as authorities intensify efforts against illegal mining.