Direct Commercial Flights Between Egypt and Sudan Resume After Conflict
Egypt has resumed direct commercial flights to Sudan for the first time since the conflict broke out between rival generals in Sudan nearly five months ago. EgyptAir’s Flight MS865 departed from Cairo and landed in Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, marking a significant step towards re-establishing connectivity between the two countries. The flight […]
Four Brothers Embark on a Dangerous Migration Route, Only One Survives
Adama and Moussa Sarr have lost track of the exact number of days they spent adrift at sea. The brothers found themselves drifting aimlessly somewhere off the coast of West Africa in a traditional Senegalese fishing canoe known as a pirogue. They were two of 39 passengers on board, all of them malnourished, with many […]
Protesters Demand French Troop Withdrawal in Niger Following Coup
Thousands of protesters gathered outside a French military base in Niger’s capital, Niamey, demanding the withdrawal of French troops following a military coup that enjoys widespread popular support but is not recognized by Paris. The coup, which took place on July 26 and is one of eight in West and Central Africa since 2020, has […]
Nigeria Prepares for Flood as Cameroon Releases Water from Lagdo Dam
Nigeria’s emergency management agency keeps a close watch on river levels as Cameroon releases water from the Lagdo Dam, urging communities to prepare for potential flooding. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria is closely monitoring river levels as neighboring Cameroon takes the decision to release water from the Lagdo Dam. The humanitarian affairs […]
TikTok’s Expansion into Africa: Opens Office in Kenya
TikTok, the global social media sensation, is making significant strides in Africa with its latest announcement of opening an office in Kenya. This strategic move aims to tackle content moderation challenges and respond to concerns regarding offensive posts on the platform. Here’s a deeper dive into the key details surrounding this development: TikTok’s CEO, Shou […]