Hamas signals possible truce with Israel — Egypt
Egypt has received positive signals from ASD regarding a potential Gaza truce and hostage-prisoner swap with Israel, as reported by Al-Qahera News.
Sudan’s displacement nears 10M as famine looms: UN
IOM says more than half of all internally displaced persons are women, over a quarter are children under age of five
South African Minister Kodwa Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations
Kodwa, accused of involvement in a 1.6 million rand corruption scandal, has been under investigation since 2022.
UN: Conflicts escalating danger along Sahel migrant routes
The migration routes are all the more dangerous due to the lack of critical services, the UNHCR has said.
10K record holder Rhonex Kipruto banned for 6 years over doping
Kenyan runner Rhonex Kipruto has been stripped of his world record in men’s 10-kilometer road racing and banned for six years in a doping case.
Russia’s Lavrov concludes African tour with Chad visit
Lavrov’s visit to Chad marks the culmination of his African diplomatic mission, highlighting a push for greater military cooperation.
Suspected IS-linked ADF kills 15 in eastern DR Congo attack
An attack by ISIS-affiliated ADF rebels in eastern DR Congo killed 15 civilians, highlighting the ongoing violence plaguing the region for decades.
Militants attack Benin military patrol, 7 dead
Gunmen, possibly militants linked to the Sahel conflict, killed seven Benin soldiers near the northern border with Burkina Faso.
Niger beefs up security in uranium mines, oil wells
Niger’s military junta establishes a special force to safeguard strategic sites including uranium mines and oil wells in response to ongoing violence.
South Africa’s ANC starts talks for coalition after election setback
South Africa’s ANC is negotiating with rival parties to form a coalition government after failing to secure a majority in the general election.
Kenya’s Ruto: Africa can help decarbonize, calls for rich aid
President Ruto urges developed countries to invest more in clean energy, technology transfer, and financial support for Africa’s climate action.
Congo Basin: The second-largest rainforest
The Congo Basin, spanning across Central Africa, is home to the world’s second-largest rainforest
South Africa’s ANC eyes national unity government
Despite remaining the largest party, the ANC can no longer govern alone and aims to unite various societal sectors to address the pressing need to move past the current political impasse
Morocco: 60% of terrorism victims worldwide are in Sub-Saharan Africa
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita stated that 60% of terrorism victims worldwide are in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bourita addressed the opening session of the Marrakech Platform held in the city of Fez with the participation of heads of counterterrorism and security agencies in Africa. Bourita emphasized, “60% of terrorism victims worldwide are in Sub-Saharan Africa. This indicates that the terrorism threat in Africa is worsening.” The Moroccan Foreign Minister also noted that West Africa alone witnessed over 1800 terrorist attacks in the first half of last year. Praising the continuous and positive development of the Marrakech Platform in terms of both content and participation, Bourita mentioned that about 60 delegations from African countries, regional and international organizations, as well as member states of the United Nations, participated in the third session of the platform held this year. The “Marrakech Platform,” a joint initiative of Morocco and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, was launched in 2022. The platform aims to facilitate exchange of ideas among leaders of counterterrorism and security agencies in Africa and evaluate strategies to combat terrorism.
Lavrov: Libya, war in Ukraine and cooperation top agenda
Sergey Lavrov held talks with Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré in Ouagadougou.
Kenya starvation cult: Seven more bodies exhumed
7 new bodies have been found as exhumations continued in the Kenyan forest of Shakahola on Monday
Tunisian PM Hachani met Mauritania and Kenya Presidents in Seoul
Tunisian Prime Minister Ahmed el-Hashani discussed bilateral relations with the Presidents of Mauritania and Kenya.
In Morocco, 7 people died due to alcohol poisoning
Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb spoke during a session in the second chamber of parliament, where ministers were being questioned.
Zambia gets IMF lifeline as drought threatens millions
The IMF approved $574 million in emergency aid to support Zambia, facing severe drought and potential food shortages.
Marathon des Sables: The ultimate test of endurance in the Sahara
The Marathon des Sables is a six-day, 250-kilometer (155-mile) ultramarathon
Moroccan activists demand gov’t action on Israel arms shipment
Moroccan activists urged their government to prevent a cargo ship suspected of carrying weapons to Israel from passing through their waters.
TPLF given chance to re-enter Ethiopian political arena
Ethiopia’s parliament lifted a ban on the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), allowing the party to re-register and potentially participate in upcoming elections.
Scorching temps force hour-long power cut extension in Egypt
Egypt extends rolling blackouts by an hour due to a heatwave, network maintenance, and rising electricity demand.
Ethiopia to allow Tigray’s TPLF to register as political party
‘Electoral, Political Parties Registration, and Electoral Ethics Proclamation,’ approved by majority of 547-member House of Peoples’ Representatives, with 2 members voting against it and 1 abstaining
Lavrov highlights Russia’s efforts in Africa amid Western criticism
Lavrov, visiting the Congo as part of his Africa tour, condemned NATO’s actions in Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan, supported reconciliation talks for Libya.
Teen motorist arrested for assaulting Kenyan policeman
The policeman received first aid at a nearby clinic and was later transferred to a hospital
Longest oil pipeline in Africa stalled by border dispute
Production has not yet started in the Niger-Benin oil pipeline project, completed in March, due to Niger’s closure of the border with Benin.
