Africa’s persisting conflicts are compounding crises of governance on the continent, straining already fragile regions and opening the door to foreign exploitation through proxy forces, resource trafficking, and information manipulation.

Persistent Political, Regional Conflicts Compounded the Crises

The president of military-led chad kicked off his campaigns last week for a may presidential election he is widely expected to win, after his main rivals were ousted from the race. General mahamat idriss deby itno seized the presidency in a 2021 coup after the death of his father, idriss deby itno, who had ruled the sahel country with an iron fist for more than three decades. He had promised to hand power back to a civilian government within 18 months and told the African union he would not stand for election as president.

Chad readies itself for the Presidential Polls

Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrated Timket - a festival that marks the Baptism Of Jesus - in the capital Addis Ababa. The UNESCO-inscribed festival of the epiphany began with the ritual of each church carrying a tabot - a sacred replica of the ark of the covenant.

Ethiopia celebrates baptism of Jesus | World of Africa

The governor of Oyo state in Nigeria has said that about 230 properties at the site of the Ibadan explosion were currently undergoing structural integrity tests. The investigation into the blast that claimed three lives and dozens of injuries is currently ongoing.

Nigerians sift through rubble after devastating blast | World of Africa

Kenya's most lauded sculptor, Elkana Ong'esa, has seen his giant stone sculptures displayed all over the world, but believes that African art still hasn't won the recognition it deserves, either overseas or at home.

Kenyan sculptor on a mission to elevate African art | World of Africa

A group of eight survivors of gender-based violence have formed a band in Chad that transcends their pasts, through the power of music.

Women form music band in Chad against gender violence | World of Africa

A story of resilience from Pastoralists who depend on livestock for the livelihood and how they have overcome all odds and calamities like severe drought and climate change to maintain a life-long tradition and culture. This is the story of the Toposa tribe

Resilient pastoralists of South Sudan

There’s a lot at stake in Madagascar. The incumbent president, Andry Rajoelina, is facing a turbulent path to re-election as protests and legal challenges rock the political landscape. Rajoelina, who has held a firm grip on power for years, is determined to continue his tenure. Despite a history of ups and downs, he remains resolute in his quest for re-election

Madagascar: Rajoelina optimistic of being re-elected | World of Africa

Where approximately 1,300 people were reportedly killed in west darfur after clashes between the Sudanese army and paramilitary rapid support forces (rsf) in el geneina on november 4 and 5, according to the international organization for migration (iom). It reported that 100 hundred were injured and 300 others are missing.

Sudan: RSF accused of killing 1,300 in West Darfur

The fashion week season in South Africa came to a close as fashion lovers gathered at the forum campus in Brianston for the African fashion international (afi) Joburg Fashion Week spring/summer 23/24 collections. But the highlight of the event was Niger's alia bare whose main objective was to spread peace on the runway.

Joburg Fashion Week's star

The first round of Madagascar's Presidential election, initially scheduled for November 9, has been postponed by a week following the injury of former President Marc Ravalomanana during an opposition demonstration. The election, in which incumbent president Andry Rajoelina is a candidate, has been in the making for several weeks in a climate that continues to deteriorate.

Madagascar: Opposition candidates protest 'institutional coup' | World Of Africa

Upcoming designers in Nairobi showcased their designs in the second edition of the Kibera Fashion Week - a platform created by the community of Nairobi’s largest informal settlement to redefine style and creativity and showcase talent as a way of changing the narrative about the neighbourhood.

Designer puts Kenyan slum on the fashion map | World of Africa

At the United Nations general assembly, the African ministers called for expanding the security council to include permanent representation for their continent and stressed the vital role of socio-economic development in ensuring peace.

After G20, Africa now eyes UNSC

The African continent is eyeing a greater role in the global climate change narrative, and it has taken a crucial step towards it. Kenya hosted the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, with the agenda of developing a common African position ahead of the UN climate conference next month. As a region that bears the worst impact of climate change, will the African continent be successful in making its voice heard ?

Kenya hosts maiden Climate Summit in Africa | World Of Africa

In Nigeria, an artist is using at environmentally conscious trend called upcycling, to use aluminium cans and transform them into art pieces. Take a look at chibuike ifedili-chukwu's creations.

Nigeria can portraits made from upcycling material

Central African Republic president Faustin Ashange Tuadera launched a referendum campaign to amend the constitution and allow a two-time president to run for the third term.

New constitution for Central African Republic?

Legal & medical standards defined by the WHO aim to improve access to safe abortion. Abortion conversation in Africa going the opposite direction to the US.

Is Africa becoming liberal with abortions?

South Africa is hosting the BRICS Sherpa meeting from July 4th to July 6th in Durban, with the expansion of the grouping as a key agenda.

South Africa to host BRICS Sherpa meeting with expansion as the agenda

Kenyan firms are facing a dollar shortage, hindering their expansion capacity and impacting revenues.

Kenyan firms struggle with dollar shortage

Young women in Morocco are reviving the centuries-old art of Nawa and bringing an inclusive energy to the spiritual music repertoire, which gained global recognition as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2019.

Women in Morocco revive centuries-old Nawa art and change fashion industry

The recently concluded Africa-Paris Climate Summit kicked-off important discussions around a slew of crisis faced by poor and vulnerable countries and the plan of action that first world countries will advocate for.

Africa-Paris climate summit: The summit highlights plight of vulnerable countries

In West Africa’s Sierra Leone, 59-year-old president Julius Maada Bio is leading the presidential election count. The country voted through a tense election as the country struggles to emerge from a 1991-2002 civil war that killed thousands.

Sierra Leone’s race to presidency

Maasai community inaugurates a festival that highlights their clothing and heritage that heavily draw tourists.

Maasai culture in spotlight

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Persistent Political, Regional Conflicts Compounded the Crises

Persistent Political, Regional Conflicts Compounded the Crises

Chad readies itself for the Presidential Polls

Ethiopia celebrates baptism of Jesus | World of Africa

Nigerians sift through rubble after devastating blast | World of Africa

Kenyan sculptor on a mission to elevate African art | World of Africa

Women form music band in Chad against gender violence | World of Africa

Resilient pastoralists of South Sudan

Madagascar: Rajoelina optimistic of being re-elected | World of Africa

Sudan: RSF accused of killing 1,300 in West Darfur

Joburg Fashion Week's star

Madagascar: Opposition candidates protest 'institutional coup' | World Of Africa

Designer puts Kenyan slum on the fashion map | World of Africa

After G20, Africa now eyes UNSC

Kenya hosts maiden Climate Summit in Africa | World Of Africa

Nigeria can portraits made from upcycling material

New constitution for Central African Republic?

Is Africa becoming liberal with abortions?

South Africa to host BRICS Sherpa meeting with expansion as the agenda

Kenyan firms struggle with dollar shortage

Women in Morocco revive centuries-old Nawa art and change fashion industry

Africa-Paris climate summit: The summit highlights plight of vulnerable countries

Sierra Leone’s race to presidency

Maasai culture in spotlight