Kibao was forced off a bus on Friday by suspected security agents while traveling from Dar es Salaam to his hometown of Tanga

Nigeria’s labor leader, Joe Ajero, was detained by the DSS after criticizing the government’s decision to raise gasoline prices.

Somalia’s government and international partners convened in Mogadishu to confront the growing security challenges posed by climate change.

The death toll from floods and rains in Sudan has gone up to 205, with deaths from cholera reaching 185, the Health Ministry said on Sunday. Some 268 new cholera cases have been recorded, including 6 deaths in the states of Kassala, Nile River, and Gedarif, the ministry said in a report. This brings the total number of cholera cases in the seven affected states to 5,692, including 185 deaths. On Aug. 12, the authorities declared cholera an epidemic in the country. In the same report, the ministry said the number of deaths from floods and rains has reached 205, with 886 others injured. More than 26,000 homes have been completely damaged, while 33,000 homes have been partially damaged due to floods and rains since June, it added. Earlier in the day, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced that more than 172,000 Sudanese have been displaced due to floods and rains in 15 out of 18 states since June.

 At least 48 people were killed on Sunday after a fuel tanker exploded following a collision with another vehicle in Nigeria, an official said. “The death toll is 48,” spokesperson for the Niger State governor confirmed in a statement to media. The explosion occurred when a tanker loaded with petrol collided with a truck carrying cattle and merchants at Angei district in northcentral Niger State, Abdullahi Baba Arah, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), said in a statement. “Over 30 people are already confirmed dead, with over 50 cattle burnt alive,” he disclosed. He said the agency’s rapid response team (RRT) is already conducting search and response operation at the scene. A spokesperson for the emergency agency, Ibrahim Husseini told Anadolu from the scene that a search operation was underway as at Sunday evening. Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago described the incident as unfortunate, extending his sympathy to the bereaved families and communities.

Somalia has trained around 200 staff members of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) with the help of Türkiye who received essential first aid skills for health-related emergency response scenarios. The month-long training program was held at Mogadishu Somali Türkiye Training and Research Hospital in the capital, which is also known as Erdogan Hospital. Senior Somali government officials including Interior Minister Ali Yusuf and Somali Disaster Management Agency Commissioner Mohamud Moalim Abdulle attended the closing ceremony of the training on Sunday. Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper Aktas and the head of the Turkish Red Crescent in Somalia, Serif Simsek, also attended. The objective of the training is to prepare the agency’s staff to handle emergency response situations during disasters and major emergencies and to provide first medical assistance to the victims, according to a statement issued by SoDMA. Yusuf thanked Turkish organizations for “their unwavering support and urged the staff to make use of the skills they received to help people.” Aktas also reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to continuing the provision of training courses to enhance the capacity of Somali government employees. Türkiye, a close ally of Somalia, has invested in its education, infrastructure and health and provided it extensive humanitarian aid. Turkey has its largest embassy in Africa in Mogadishu and built its largest overseas military facility there to train the Somali National Army.

The number of people who died in floods caused by heavy rainfall in southeastern Morocco has risen to 11, according to reports Sunday. Interior Ministry spokesman Rachid El-Khalifi provided information on the fatalities in a press statement. Khalifi said that seven people died in Tata province and two each in Tiznit and Errachidia due to severe storms and floods, while nine people are still missing in Tata, Errachidia and Taroudant. He also noted that the amount of rainfall recorded in the last two days accounted for nearly half of the region’s annual precipitation. The floods have destroyed 24 homes, partially damaged 16 others and caused damage to 93 roads, cutting off transportation. Electrical grids, drinking water supplies and telephone networks have also been affected. Earlier, Omar Behoush, the mayor of Tamanarte in Tata province, said that eight people had died and at least 15 were missing due to the heavy rainfall.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia will retaliate against any threats to its sovereignty while tensions rise with Egypt and Somalia.

This conflict, the RSF notes, is a symptom of Sudan’s long-standing crisis of governance, which has persisted since the country’s independence

70% of Sudan’s health sector no longer operational, says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Native to the open plains and savannas of Africa, the ostrich holds the title of the world’s largest and fastest bird

Algerian presidential election marred by low turnout with less than half of voters casting ballots as Tebboune eyes reelection.

A tanker truck collided with a bus in northern Ivory Coast, resulting in a deadly fire that killed 13 people and injured 44.

Zambian troops have returned home after a successful one-year peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic.

Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire and whether negligence was involved.

The vaccination campaign will initially focus on adults in three provinces.

As Kassala remains on edge, the situation is being closely watched, with calls for reform and justice reverberating across Sudan

In addition to these efforts, the Moroccan navy has rescued 10,859 migrants at sea so far this year, according to the MAP report

In 1905, a new chapter in the history of gemstones was written with the Cullinan Diamond

 Algerians began casting ballots on Saturday in an early presidential election as polling stations opened at 8 a.m. (0700GMT). Over 23.4 million people are registered to vote within Algeria, while more than 865,000 Algerians living abroad began casting their votes earlier. Voting will continue until 7 p.m. (1800GMT), with the possibility of an extension for one additional hour if deemed necessary by the election authority. Besides the incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Abdelaali Hassani Cherif from the Movement of Society for Peace and socialist Youcef Aouchiche are also competing. In June, President Tebboune announced the snap election, initially scheduled for December. Tebboune, 78, is widely expected to secure a second term in the North African country.

 Algerians will head to the polls Saturday for an early presidential election featuring three candidates from diverse political backgrounds. The election is overseen by the Independent National Election Authority, a constitutional body established in 2019 to replace public authorities in a bid to ensure electoral integrity. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune decided March 21 to advance the elections from their original date in December, citing “purely technical reasons.” Polling stations will open at 8 a.m. local time and close at 8 p.m. – 3 political streams Nearly 24.4 million voters will choose from three candidates representing different political streams. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, 78, running as an independent, claims to represent all Algerians, particularly the youth, middle class and disadvantaged. Tebboune, a graduate of the National School of Administration, has held high-level positions in the Interior Ministry and served as prime minister in 2017. He won the 2019 presidential election with 58% of the vote and is backed by numerous parties, including those in the parliamentary majority. Tebboune promises economic and social revitalization, aiming to achieve a GDP of $400 billion by 2027 and build 2 million housing units. Abdelaali Hassani Cherif, 58, is the leader of the Movement of Society for Peace — Algeria’s largest Islamic party, often associated with the Muslim Brotherhood. Cherif, an engineer and former journalist, was elected party president in 2023. His platform emphasizes deep constitutional reforms, expanded parliamentary powers and making Algeria a “central state” in the coming years. He enjoys support from factions of the Islamic stream, such as the Renaissance Party. Youcef Aouchiche, 42, the First Secretary of the Socialist Forces Front, Algeria’s oldest opposition party that was founded in 1963, represents the leftist opposition. Aouchiche, a political science graduate and former journalist, was elected by his party to run in the election. His program includes constitutional reforms to enhance freedoms, decentralize power and promises to increase salaries and wages, dissolve parliament and organize legislative elections in early 2025. – Shared themes and challenges Despite their differing political affiliations, all the candidates have referenced the Nov. 1, 1954, Declaration as a foundational element in their campaigns. The declaration marks the start of the Algerian revolution against French colonial rule. They agree on continuing strong support for the Palestinian cause and global issues, aiming to strengthen Algeria’s international position. All three candidates have urged voters to actively participate in the election to ensure success. The election has been marked by strict judicial interventions against the illegal use of money by some candidates. Last month, the Algiers Court announced the detention of 68 individuals involved in a bribery scandal related to candidate endorsements, with three candidates placed under judicial supervision for violating election laws. During the election campaign, the candidates have maintained a calm tone, focusing on promises and commitments without significant incidents of verbal conflict or hate speech. Campaigns for Cherif and Aouchiche, however, have expressed dissatisfaction with what they perceive as media bias in favor of Tebboune and lodged complaints with the election authority. More than 865,000 Algerians living abroad began casting ballots Monday. Voting will also commence for nomadic voters in designated mobile polling stations, with 116,064 registered voters spread across 134 voting offices.

The city of Paris plans to honor the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue in her memory. Announced by Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Friday, the proposal will be reviewed by city officials in October. Cheptegei, 33, died on Thursday from severe burns inflicted by her partner in Kenya. She had recently competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, finishing 44th. The Paris city hall expressed solidarity with Cheptegei’s family, highlighting the tragedy of femicide, noting that Cheptegei was a victim of such violence shortly after her Olympic participation. Cheptegei’s partner, Dickson Ndiema, reportedly attacked her with gasoline during a dispute. Both were receiving treatment at the same hospital. Hidalgo remarked, “Paris will remember Rebecca Cheptegei for her beauty, strength, and freedom. Naming a sports venue after her will ensure her memory endures.” UN Women and the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime report that a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member every 11 minutes globally. In Kenya, about 41% of women have experienced such violence.

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization have launched a comprehensive response plan to tackle the mpox outbreak across Africa. Announced on Friday, this joint initiative aims to enhance and expedite the continent’s efforts to control the virus, save lives, and protect public health. The plan, set to begin this month and continue through February next year, has an estimated budget of nearly $600 million. It follows the WHO’s declaration of a public health emergency of international concern due to the new strain of mpox three weeks ago. According to Africa CDC Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya, 55% of the funding will be allocated to the 14 countries with confirmed cases and to improve readiness in 15 additional nations. The remaining 45% will be used for operational and technical support through various partners, though specific funding sources were not disclosed. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, explained that countries are classified based on their risk levels, with targeted support for areas experiencing intense outbreaks, such as eastern DRC, and preparations in lower-risk regions like Guinea. The response plan will focus on enhancing surveillance, laboratory testing, and community engagement, emphasizing that vaccines alone are insufficient to combat the outbreak. Since the beginning of 2024, Africa has reported 5,549 confirmed mpox cases and 643 deaths, marking a significant rise in both infections and fatalities compared to previous years. The Democratic Republic of Congo alone accounts for 91% of these cases, with a high prevalence among children under 15.

Amidst ongoing investigations into the VBS Bank scandal, the justice minister has rejected claims of bribery and corruption.