Malawi faces severe drought and declares a state of national disaster
The lack of rainfall in Malawi is causing food insecurity. 3 million people depend on humanitarian aids from the United Nations.
Ethiopia, 200 people have been killed on the border with South Sudan
Armed groups coming from South Sudan have attacked a village massacring and abducting hundreds of civilians in the Gambatella Region, Ethiopia.
Migrants, boat capsizes in the Mediterranean: 400 people have reportedly drowned
Yet another boat tragedy has occurred off the coasts of Egypt. Migrants were trying to reach Italy. Over 100 people have been rescued by an NGO.
Nike under investigation in Kenya for corruption
The world’s leading sportswear corporation, Nike, is under investigation in Kenya after three athletics federation officials were accused of obtaining bribes from the company.
Elections in Africa: six countries go to the polls
From Benin to Zanzibar, six African countries voted on Super Sunday, inaugurating a crucial week for democracy in Africa.
Somalia: the first hybrid plant combining solar and wind power is now operational in Garowe
In Somalia, the first hybrid plant powered by solar and wind energy is now operational. It will supply Somali people with low-cost electricity and cut CO2 emissions.
South Africa, no leopard will be killed in 2016
Dopo decenni di uccisioni lo stato africano, per motivi scientifici, ha vietato la caccia al leopardo per tutto il 2016.
Ivory Coast, 15 civilians and 3 soldiers killed in terrorist attack
Militants opened fire on tourists at the Grand Bassam resort in southern Ivory Coast on the 13th of March. The attack, claimed by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, left 18 dead.
Kariba, world’s largest man-made dam on the brink of collapse
Fear, uncertainty and panic. This is how the people of Zambia and Zimbabwe are struggling to adapt to reports of a possible collapse of the Kariba Dam.
Somalia, US drone strike against al-Shabaab kills more than 150
The US army conducted a drone strike against the terrorist group al-Shabaab in Somalia. A successful operation, according to the Pentagon.