Voting is underway in Ethiopia, but large parts of the country remain excluded from the election. Polls opened across Ethiopia on Monday for the country’s seventh general election since 1991. However, ongoing conflicts and security concerns mean many citizens will be unable to cast their ballots, including the entire northern Tigray region. Prime Minister Abiy…
The legislation introduces prison sentences for identifying as LGBTQ+ and supporting LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana. Ghana’s parliament has approved a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that criminalises homosexuality, LGBTQ+ identification, and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities. Under the proposed law, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer could face up to three years in…
Africa’s top health agency has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo after dozens of deaths were reported. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has declared an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded in Ituri province. Most of the…
South Africa’s outspoken opposition leader faces prison in a high-profile ruling. A South African court has sentenced Julius Malema to five years in prison for illegally firing a firearm during a political rally. The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters was found guilty of discharging an assault rifle into the air at a party celebration…
Nigeria achieves a notable position in English proficiency rankings. The Education First English Proficiency Index 2025 places the country fifth in Africa and 29th worldwide. This ranking highlights Nigeria’s growing command of English. Additionally it reflects the nation’s efforts in education and communication. Nigeria’s Ranking Details Experts evaluate countries based on test scores from millions…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the humanitarian crisis is worsening daily. Speaking on Tuesday at the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, he urged Sudan’s rival factions to choose dialogue over conflict. He described the war as a “nightmare of violence” that…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised new concern over the spread of mpox, after confirming the clade Ib strain in several countries outside Africa, including Europe and Asia. The update appeared in the 59th WHO Situation Report on the multi-country mpox outbreak. The document reviewed the global and regional situation as of September and…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election, securing another term amid protests and unrest across the country.The electoral commission confirmed on Saturday that she won 98% of votes in Wednesday’s poll, consolidating her leadership in East Africa’s second-largest economy.Read more about Tanzania’s recent elections on BBC News. President Samia…
