Africa Floods: Over 4 Million People Affected
Flooding has affected countries across the Sahel and West Africa including Chad, Niger, Mali, Nigeria and even Central African countries like Cameroon.
Category: Africa
Egypt Train Collision: 3 Dead and 49 Injured
A train collision in Egypt has killed three people including two children and left 49 others injured. The incident happened in Zagazig, on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
37 Sentenced to Death in DR Congo Coup Attempt Trial
37 individuals including three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian and a Canadian were sentenced to death by a military court in the DR Congo for their involvement in a failed coup attempt against President Félix Tshisekedi’s government.
JKIA Strike: Kenya Airport Workers Protest Over Adani Group Takeover
Workers at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) initiated a strike on September 11, 2024. The protest involving hundreds of employees was triggered by concerns over a proposed deal with India’s Adani Group to manage the airport under a 30-year lease.
Algeria’s Abdelmadjid Tebboune Re-Elected with 94% of Votes
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was declared the victor with 94.7% of the vote, surpassing his two challengers. Tebboune’s opponents included Islamist Abdelali Hassani Cherif, who received 3.2%, and socialist Youcef Aouchiche, with 2.2%.
Nigeria: At Least 48 Dead After Fuel Tanker Collides with Truck
On Sunday, 8th September 2024, an accident occurred in the Agaie area of Niger State, Nigeria, where a fuel tanker collided with a truck leading to a massive explosion that killed at least 48 people.
Kenya School Fire: 17 Dead and 13 Others Injured
On September 5, 2024, a fire engulfed a dormitory at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County located approximately 200 kilometers north of Nairobi, Kenya. The dormitory housed over 150 boys aged between 10 and 14, as confirmed by Nyeri County Commissioner Pius Murugu.
China’s Xi Jinping Pledges Over $50 Billion in Financial Aid to Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged financial aid package exceeding 360 billion yuan approximately $50.7 billion to Africa over the next three years. This announcement was made during the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, which took place in Beijing. With leaders from over 50 African nations in attendance.
Olympic Marathon Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set on Fire by Boyfriend
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Rebecca Cheptegei was attacked by her boyfriend identified as Dickson Ndiema Marangach, at her home in Endebess located in the western region of Kenya’s Trans-Nzoia County. Marangach reportedly poured petrol on Cheptegei and set her on fire.
Boko Haram Militants Attack Nigerian Village, Over 100 Dead
The attack occurred on Sunday, September 3, 2024 in Yobe state, Nigeria. Around 150 suspected Boko Haram militants equipped with rifles and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) were involved in the attack. They arrived on more than 50 motorcycles. Initial reports indicated at least 80 deaths, but reports suggest the toll could be higher with some estimates exceeding 100.
