Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was sworn in Tuesday for a new five-year term following his victory in the Sept. 7 presidential election. Tebboune, who secured 84.30% of the vote, tasked Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui’s government with continuing its duties after it submitted its resignation following the election.​​​​​​​ Larbaoui submitted the government’s resignation as part of a “mandatory constitutional procedure” following the inauguration of the newly-elected president, according to a statement from the presidency.

The devices, reportedly boobytrapped with explosives by Israeli Mossad agents, were imported from a Taiwanese-based pager company, Gold Apollo

Tanzania’s president rebukes the US and Western countries for interfering in national matters, highlighting internal security concerns and foreign diplomacy issues.

A brutal attack by the CODECO militia in eastern Congo left 10 civilians dead, raising fears of further violence in the Ituri province.

The accident occurred during a religious pilgrimage, and the death toll continues to rise.

The RSF accused Minawi of stealing humanitarian aid, committing war crimes, and spreading lies about the RSF’s role in Sudan’s humanitarian crisis.

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Gunfire at Faladie Gendarmerie School camp in Bamako began as early as 0530GMT and continued for at least 3 hours

The pipeline will connect the western port city of Pointe-Noire with the capital, Brazzaville

The collapse occurred between 11:00 and 12:00 local time on Monday, with two girls and a boy, all under five years old, among the victims

The Health Ministry said in a statement that 266 new cholera cases were registered, bringing the total since August to 9,533, including 315 deaths. Authorities declared cholera an epidemic in the country on Aug. 12. In the same report, the ministry said the number of deaths from floods and rains across Sudan has reached 225, with 889 others injured. More than 35,794 homes have been severely damaged, while 40,781 have been partially damaged due to floods and rains since June, it added. On Sunday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced that more than 178,000 Sudanese have been displaced due to floods and rains in 15 out of 18 states since June.

The accident has claimed the lives of at least four people, and many others are feared missing.

Kenya has initiated a national debt audit to address public concerns and ensure transparency in government finances.

Somalia has joined the IGAD initiative to establish a regional center for blue economy, aiming to harness the ocean’s potential for economic development and environmental protection.

Niger’s coup leaders have forced the US military to depart the country, ending a significant presence in the region.

Sahel states, united against disinformation, launch a new web television to combat the closure of French media outlets and promote regional sovereignty.

Formed in response to the April 15, 2023, conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the UCFC represents a diverse range of groups

Meeting aims to ‘identify actions and measures’ for coordination of diplomacy by Alliance of Sahel States, says official

In the late 2000s, Zimbabwe experienced one of the most extreme cases of hyperinflation

In recent weeks, relentless heavy rains have devastated Mayo Danay in Cameroon’s Far North region, with Yagoua experiencing the worst of the downpours. The damage is severe: at least ten people have died, entire neighborhoods are submerged, 185 primary schools and 13 high schools are flooded, and over 1,100 livestock have been lost. Residents face extreme hardships, with many struggling to find basic necessities like food and shelter. Litassou Daniel, a local affected by the floods, recounted the dire situation: “The rain hit us in the middle of the night. Our kitchen utensils and livestock are gone. Now, we are in the water, unable to even light a fire.” The humanitarian impact is profound. Over 200,000 people have been affected, and 8,000 homes have been destroyed. Displaced individuals are living in temporary camps outside the city, urgently needing more aid as they have lost everything. Boussate Lydie, a displaced resident, expressed frustration: “We face this flooding threat every year. Our situation never improves. The tents we get don’t last, and we’ve lost livestock and homes. We’re begging the authorities for more help.” Additionally, the floodwaters have destroyed a crucial bridge linking Maga to Yagoua, further isolating some neighborhoods. Cameroonian Minister of Urban Development, Célestine Ketcha Courtes, visited the site to assess the damage and promised immediate action: “The bridge is completely destroyed. We will mobilize companies by Monday to implement a temporary solution to reconnect Maga and ensure better movement for the population.” The government has pledged 350 million CFA francs in aid, though many locals feel this amount is inadequate given the scale of the disaster. For now, canoes are the primary means of transportation, and there are concerns the region could become completely cut off if urgent measures are not taken.

Rescue workers are unable to locate the bodies of 64 people who drowned after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s northwest Zamfara State, an official said on Sunday. Abubakar Umar, a spokesman for the Gummi Local Government in Zamfara State, told Anadolu that two bodies have been pulled from the river by rescue workers since the incident on Saturday morning. “So far, two dead bodies have been removed. We have yet to find the other victims in the water,” he said. A wooden boat carrying over 70 farmers across the Tsofo Kasuwa River to farmland in the Gummi district capsized. Local authorities confirmed that the captain of the boat and three others who could swim survived the accident. Police said they have yet to determine the number of farmers on the boat. “We are trying to compile the number of people on board the boat,” Yacid Abubakar, a police spokesman in Zamfara, told Anadolu over the phone. Boat accidents frequently occur in the area due to an increase in the water level following torrential rains. In May 2023, at least seven people were killed when a boat capsized on a river in the state.

Senegal’s President Dissolves National Assembly Amid Political Tensions After weeks of escalating conflict between Senegal’s executive branch and the opposition-controlled Parliament, President Bassirou Diomaye has dissolved the National Assembly. This move, which aligns with the wishes of the president’s supporters, has ignited a heated debate among Senegalese citizens. Aïssatou Diallo, a local observer, views the dissolution as a strategic move: “The Assembly’s dissolution serves the president’s interests. However, the focus should be on giving the new government time to implement its programs for the people.” While Seydou Sow, a supporter of the decision, sees it as a legal and necessary step given the current political situation, the opposition views it as a tactical maneuver. They have expressed concerns about the rapid scheduling of elections and questioned the legality of bypassing the contentious sponsorship law. Opposition MP Moussa Diakhaté criticized the rushed timeline for elections: “They want elections in 60 days, but what about the sponsorship law and the Constitutional Council’s input? This seems like an attempt to manipulate and cheat in the upcoming elections.” As Senegal prepares for legislative elections on November 17, the stakes are high. The opposition aims to push for a power-sharing arrangement, but analysts warn that fragmented opposition lists might benefit the government in Senegal’s winner-takes-all system. André Bakhoum, a political expert, suggests that if the current majority persists after March 2024, the opposition will need to adapt its strategy. With both sides gearing up for a contentious electoral battle, the political future of Senegal remains uncertain.

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a regional bloc that was established last September by the military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, announced Sunday that they will launch a common passport to enhance cooperation and security. AES Chair and Mali’s junta leader Col. Assimi Goita said in a TV address that the alliance would soon launch a common biometric passport that will also facilitate the mobility of citizens across the three nations. He made the statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the AES since its creation on Sept. 16 last year. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formed the AES and announced the creation of a joint military force to counter spiraling security challenges posed in their countries by terrorist groups. The three West African nations withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which had threatened to intervene militarily in Niger following a coup in that country in July last year. The three countries, with a combined population of 72 million, are affected by instability caused by militant groups. In July this year, the leaders of the three military regimes held their first joint summit in the Nigerien capital of Niamey, where they announced the confederation of three Sahel states. Highlighting joint “significant victories” against terrorist groups in the region, Goita said the AES was “open to discussion with international partners as well as sub-regional partners.” “This enhanced cooperation has helped to significantly weaken these (terror) groups, thus contributing to an improvement in security in the region, he added. Goita said the AES will also launch a common TV station.

A major jailbreak occurred in Nigeria after floods damaged the prison infrastructure.