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Forty-seven inmates have escaped from a maximum-security prison in Liberia, sparking a nationwide manhunt as authorities scramble to recapture them

South Sudan, the world’s newest country, gained independence in 2011, but internal conflicts, economic issues, and humanitarian crises have challenged its stability

Meet six remarkable African female entrepreneurs who are transforming industries and breaking barriers in business, from tech and fashion to philanthropy and leadership

A migrant boat carrying 100 people capsized off Senegal’s coast, leaving at least six dead and many missing, as rescue efforts continue.  

In a surprising royal engagement, 21-year-old Nomcebo Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is set to become the newest wife of Eswatini’s King Mswati III.

DR Congo faces a dire Mpox outbreak with 610 deaths reported in 2024 alone, surpassing last year’s total. With the entire nation affected and schools reopening soon, the urgency for …

Humanitarian aid has resumed in Darfur after Sudan reopened a crucial border crossing with Chad, allowing vital food supplies to reach famine-hit areas.

Mbarara’s rising street children crisis sparks fears of growing crime and safety concerns, residents demand urgent action from authorities.

Millions in Southern Africa struggle as El Niño-driven drought devastates crops, spurring food shortages and urgent calls for aid.

Africa CDC declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency, with the virus spreading rapidly across the continent.