Africa

Ghana urges UN support for slavery resolution to bolster reparations efforts

Ghana urges UN support for slavery resolution to bolster reparations efforts

Draft resolution recognizes transatlantic slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’

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Botswana denies presence of US military base
17.03.2026

Botswana denies presence of US military base

Government says discussions concerning national security must be grounded in verified facts rather than speculation

Kenya flood death toll rises to 71 as heavy rains batter several regions
17.03.2026

Kenya flood death toll rises to 71 as heavy rains batter several regions

Interior Ministry warns more rainfall expected as Kenya Met forecasts continued storms

Renewed Boko Haram attacks leave 23 dead, over 100 injured in northeastern Nigeria
17.03.2026

Renewed Boko Haram attacks leave 23 dead, over 100 injured in northeastern Nigeria

Authorities confirm casualties after coordinated suicide bombings target hospital, markets in Maiduguri

Ethiopia’s premier urges fuel conservation as Mideast conflict disrupts global supply
16.03.2026

Ethiopia’s premier urges fuel conservation as Mideast conflict disrupts global supply

Abiy Ahmed calls on distributors, service stations, consumers to prioritize essential services amid tightening oil supplies following escalating regional hostilities

South Africa reviews Israel’s response in ICJ genocide case over Gaza
15.03.2026

South Africa reviews Israel’s response in ICJ genocide case over Gaza

Pretoria says it will decide on further written submissions or oral hearings after reviewing Israel's March 12 filing at International Court of Justice