Nimi Princewill

Scientists believe humans first contracted Ebola by hunting, handling, or eating infected wild animals, collectively known as bushmeat. Such food – particularly bats, monkeys, grasscutters and antelopes – remains popular in the DRC, just one reason why Ebola remains a danger today. cnn.it/43liilh

Somali pirates are profiting from the war in Iran as commercial ships, bypassing conflict routes through lengthy detours around Africa, sail into their strike zone. edition.cnn.com/2026/05/15/afr…

When Russian forces withdrew last month from the strategic stronghold of Kidal in northern Mali — retreating under the jeers of the very rebels they were sent to crush — they surrendered more than just territory. cnn.it/4d39WVn

Pope Leo XIV has taken a strong stance against corruption and the exploitation of Africa's natural resources by foreign powers in his public addresses. He's also advocated for peace and reconciliation in areas affected by conflict. But the optics of the tour, which coincides with the first anniversary of the death of Pope Francis, Leo's predecessor and a champion of the poor, remain troubling for many. cnn.it/4e2NCfj

Once again, African countries have found themselves victims of a distant war they have no say in. While nowhere has been spared the impact of the Iran war, African countries – which rely heavily on imports of fuel, food, and fertilizer – are especially vulnerable, with economies hit hard as fuel prices surge and trade routes are obstructed, leading to fertilizer shortages during the key planting season. The two-week ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran brings hope, but even if it holds, few expect a swift return to normality. cnn.it/422mdCQ

While nowhere has been spared the impact of the Iran war, African countries – which rely heavily on imports of fuel, food, and fertilizer – are especially vulnerable. @princewill_nimi writes👇 edition.cnn.com/2026/04/10/afr…

When 22-year-old Wendy Faith shared a Valentine’s Day kiss with 21-year-old Alesi Diana Denise in Uganda — a country infamous for enforcing some of the world’s strictest anti-LGBTQ laws — the lives of both women were about to take a complicated turn. The case is a stark example of the environment that many people accused of being LGBTQ in Africa face. While attitudes vary, the majority of African nations criminalize same-sex relations. On top of that, a host are tightening rules further. The reasons why are complex. But activists and analysts say one factor is attitudes in the United States, something that has only worsened during the second term of Donald Trump’s presidency. cnn.it/4sJUQZH

Ifunanya Nwangene, a budding singer who captivated audiences with her performance of Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” on “The Voice Nigeria,” has died from a snake bite. She was 26. Nwangene’s death has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians, many expressing their discontent with the country’s health care system. cnn.it/4te1WXB

Millions of Ugandans will Thursday cast their votes in a crucial presidential rematch between a former pop star and their long-time authoritarian leader, who aims to prolong his nearly 40-year rule. @princewill_nimi breaks down what to expect. edition.cnn.com/2026/01/14/afr…

Millions of Ugandans will cast their votes in a crucial presidential rematch between a former pop star and their long-time authoritarian leader, who aims to prolong his nearly 40-year rule. cnn.it/4sKIOAm

British boxing star Anthony Joshua sustains minor injuries in a car crash that killed two people in Nigeria. cnn.it/3YfQHzK

A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and confusion. cnn.it/49sl2Bb

After months of warning that the US could take military action to stop violence against Christians in Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day that he had done just that – delivering a strike on Islamic State terrorists in the country's northwest. Here's what we know: cnn.it/4pO32ag

The South African government briefly held, then released, two US government employees on assignment in South Africa as part of the Trump administration’s bid to admit Afrikaners to the United States, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. cnn.it/4pHIGzm

Family ties may become strained for former South African President Jacob Zuma after his eldest daughter accused her half-sister of deceiving 17 men – half of whom are reportedly relatives – into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. The controversy highlights the growing recruitment of Africans into Russian military forces due to a shortage of Russian recruits. cnn.it/4pQMQVt

Fifty students who were abducted from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria on Friday have returned to their families after they managed to escape, the Christian Association of Nigeria said. cnn.it/4ikf9Jt

Armed bandits kidnapped more than 300 students at a private Catholic school in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State, authorities say, the latest in a spate of mass abductions and attacks that have drawn the attention of the Trump administration. cnn.it/484KJ9a

Police in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State reported that a group of armed bandits invaded a private Catholic school early on Friday, abducting an unknown number of students from their hostels. cnn.it/484KJ9a

Tanzania’s main opposition party on Wednesday accused police of disposing of the bodies of hundreds of demonstrators killed in a crackdown following a disputed election that incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan won by a landslide. cnn.it/3WG2YN4

The violence in Nigeria that Trump cites as a reason for military strikes is not limited to Christians cnn.it/4nFmtAr