The humanitarian crisis in Congo continues to worsen, with armed groups perpetuating sexual violence against women and girls.

The devastating humanitarian crisis in Sudan is slowly being addressed as more aid reaches vulnerable populations.

U.N. Security Council unanimously extends Kenya-led force’s mandate in Haiti amid rising gang violence concerns.

In a landmark case, a Tanzanian court has convicted four men of brutal gang rape and sexual assault.

Flooding sweeps away over 730 livestock amid rainy season, according to official

The UN warns of increased revenue for the M23 rebel group in Rubaya, Congo, as they have seized control of the region’s coltan mining operations.

South Africa plans to prioritize Africa’s aspirations during G20 presidency for sustainable growth in developing nations.

‘We are taking appropriate action,’ health minister says as East African nation reports 8 deaths

The protests come in response to policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu, who, on his first day in office, removed a long-standing fuel subsidy and devalued the currency twice

The watermelon has roots that stretch back thousands of years to the Kalahari Desert

Over 60,000 tons of aid sent to East African country since 2016, says Turkish official

During his address to the UN General Assembly, Egypt’s Foreign Minister emphasized the need for permanent seats for Africa and Arab nations on the UN Security Council. “We cannot accept that Africa and Arab states currently lack permanent representation on the Security Council and the associated privileges,” Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty stated. He reaffirmed support for the Sirte Declaration and the Ezulwini Consensus, aiming to rectify the historical injustices faced by Africa. Abdelatty also called for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the conflict approaches its 12th month, asserting that ending the fighting is a top priority for his government. He urged for the urgent provision of medical and humanitarian aid to civilians in the region, as the humanitarian situation continues to worsen.

During the UN General Assembly, foreign ministers from Indonesia, Denmark, and Trinidad and Tobago urged an end to hostilities in the Middle East. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen emphasized the dire situation, stating, “Hundreds of thousands have been displaced, and there is a very real risk of an all-out regional war that would impact us all. This must end, and it must end now.” The Trinidad and Tobago foreign minister echoed his concerns, expressing distress over the escalating conflict and the ongoing war in Gaza, describing the situation as deeply troubling. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has consistently called for an end to the violence, warning that Lebanon must not become “another Gaza.” These calls for peace come amid a sharp increase in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, with recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon resulting in hundreds of casualties. An airstrike in Beirut reportedly killed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, prompting Iran’s Supreme Leader to vow retaliation.

A group of Ethiopian athletes shone at this year’s Berlin Marathon on Sunday, led by Milkesa Mengesha, who won the men’s race with a personal best time of just over 2 hours and 3 minutes. Ethiopia’s Haymanot Alew also performed well, finishing just shy of second place, which went to Kenya’s Cybrian Kotut. In the women’s category, Tigist Ketema emerged victorious with a time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 42 seconds, while her compatriots Mestawut Fikir and Bosena Mulatie secured second and third places, respectively. This edition marked the first time since 2014 that the marathon took place without prominent runners Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya or Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele. Over 58,000 runners from 161 nations participated, setting a new record for the event.

Schools in eastern Sudan’s Kassala have resumed operations following a decline in cholera cases.

South Africa stands out on the world stage for its distinctive approach to governance

Rwanda has reported six deaths and 20 confirmed cases of Marburg disease, according to Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana, who made the announcement in a video statement on Saturday. Most of the victims are healthcare workers from the intensive care unit, Nsanzimana said. “We have 20 infected individuals and six fatalities due to this virus, primarily among health workers,” he noted. Marburg disease is a viral hemorrhagic fever that can lead to death, with symptoms including severe headaches, vomiting, and muscle and stomach aches. The health ministry is coordinating efforts to trace those who may have come into contact with infected individuals. With a fatality rate as high as 88%, Marburg is in the same virus family as Ebola and is transmitted from fruit bats to humans, spreading through contact with bodily fluids. Neighboring Tanzania reported Marburg cases in 2023, while Uganda experienced similar outbreaks in 2017.

Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah applauded the South African government Saturday for taking Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its conflict in the Gaza Strip. The Tanzanian-born British novelist and academic who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2021, spoke at the 2024 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg and said South Africa’s case has invited greater condemnation of the tragic events perpetrated by Israel in Gaza. “The court’s ruling and its warrants will only be more words, in the end, and words will not end this or other injustices, will not rebuild schools or hospitals, or end detentions and the destruction of cities,” he said. Gurnah, 75, however, expressed opportunism. “There are times when words is all we have — words and sympathy — and an understanding of our comparable experiences, our shared humanity,” he said. “Having a sense of shared humanity means being committed to championing justice … and to demand profound care for the environment and for other species. In an international context, our sense of shared humanity should guide our understanding of justice and inspire us to pursue justice beyond the borders of our respective communities and countries.” South Africa filed the case at the tribunal based in The Hague in late 2023, accusing Israel, which has bombed Gaza since last October, of failing to uphold its commitments under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The top UN court ordered Israel in May to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. It was the third time the 15-judge panel issued preliminary orders seeking to rein in the death toll and alleviate humanitarian suffering in the blockaded enclave, where casualties have surpassed 41,000. Several countries have joined the genocide case against Israel including, Türkiye, Nicaragua, Palestine, Spain, Mexico, Libya and Colombia. The case began public hearings in January. -Colonialism Gurnah noted his experience during colonialism in Zanzibar in 1960, when he was a 12-year-old school boy. He said it was a time of unprecedented excitement as the politics of decolonization were approaching a climax. He said he came to know about South Africa, where the white minority ruled, because of the sense of solidarity that arose out of the decolonization activities that led to boycotts of South African products. “I think, actually, that was the first awareness of South Africa for me,” he said.

On Friday, Tunisia’s parliament amended a law that limits the judiciary’s authority over decisions made by the election authority, which is appointed by President Kais Saied. This change comes just nine days before the presidential election and amid tensions between the election authority and the courts regarding the exclusion of three candidates from the ballot. The amendment sparked protests from opposition and civil society groups, who accuse the election authority of colluding with Saied to minimize competition for his re-election bid. Demonstrators gathered outside parliament to express their discontent. Since the Arab Spring, Tunisia has seen two presidential elections deemed democratic, but this year’s election cycle has been marred by disputes between the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) and the judiciary. ISIE recently dismissed a court ruling that ordered the reinstatement of three candidates—Monther Zenaidi, Abdellatif Mekki, and Imed Daimi—claiming their campaign filings were incomplete. Parliament members criticized the judiciary’s neutrality, suggesting that judges were acting under foreign influence, reflecting Saied’s longstanding rhetoric against opponents. Zina Jiballah, an independent MP, accused some parties of receiving instructions from abroad. Saied, who won his first term in 2019, will face two relatively unknown candidates, Ayachi Zammel and Zouhair Maghzaoui, next weekend, as prominent opposition figures remain imprisoned. Zammel is currently incarcerated on election fraud charges.

South Africa has joined the international community in condemning Israel’s indiscriminate attacks on Lebanese civilians.

Two mass shootings occurred in a rural South African town, resulting in the deaths of 17 people, including 15 women.

The U.S. government has granted Sierra Leone $480 million to expand electricity access to 4.6 million people.

No group has claimed responsibility, though the Islamist militant group al Shabaab, known for orchestrating frequent bombings across Somalia, is suspected

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