Washington calls for democratic transition, immediate halt to war in Sudan
U.S. Embassy in Khartoum called on the Sudanese army and RSF to immediately stop fighting and allow unimpeded humanitarian access to displaced people
Burkina Faso names road after Thomas Sankara on assassination anniversary
Thomas Sankara honored
Antony Blinken in struggle to contain Israel’s offensive on Gaza
Blinken scrambles across Middle-east
South Africa recalls soldiers accused of sexual abuse in DRC
The South African army announced the recall of nearly a dozen peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kenyan President William Ruto arrives in China for Belt and Road Forum
Forum holds great diplomatic significance for China, as it’s the most important event of the year.
Senegal’s water sachet usage leaves plastic everywhere
Water pouch pollution
Opposition in Madagascar protest ‘institutional coup’
In Madagascar, an alliance of 11 opposition figures in the presidential race gathered for a protest in Antananarivo, while supporters of incumbent president Andry Rajoelina rallied to express their backing. One supporter stated, “I stand by Rajoelina because of the substantial infrastructure development and his focus on youth and the marginalized.” The Malagasy opposition, protesting for over two weeks against an alleged institutional coup before the upcoming presidential election, pledged to sustain street pressure. Despite the High Constitutional Court dismissing appeals challenging Rajoelina’s candidacy due to citizenship issues, protesters demanded fair and transparent elections with a reformed electoral commission and governmental changes. The High Constitutional Court recently postponed the first round of elections from November 9 to November 16 following an injury to a candidate, with the second round scheduled for December 20.
World Bank and IMF meetings in Marrakesh come to end
IMF, World Bank meetings end
Humanitarian aid for Gaza stuck in Egypt as Rafah crossing remains closed
The Rafah crossing, which is the sole entry and exit point for the Gaza Strip that is not under Israeli control, has been shuttered since Tuesday
Sudan’s African engagement
We take a closer look at Sudan’s evolving connections with key African partners
Australians gather in Melbourne to condemn Israel’s war crimes
Australia rallies for Gaza
At least 49 killed, 120 missing after boat capsizes in Congo
Congo boat tragedy
Has Africa lost trust in the IMF?
IMF’s trust issue
Africa’s leadership on the world stage
The African Union (AU), a continental organization comprising 55 African member states
Mass Nigerian wedding marries 1,800 couples
Mass wedding marries 3,600
France to deploy 7,000 soldiers across the country
France deploying soldiers
Egypt’s main opposition leaves presidential race
Egypt’s opposition leaves race
WSJ reports Egypt sent military drones to Sudanese army, escalating tensions
Spokesmen for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and the Sudanese military didn’t return requests for comment to the WSJ
Nigeria: military carry out air strikes killing 100 in northwest
Nigerian military jets have carried out air strikes on a gathering of bandit militias, killing around 100 gunmen in the country’s northwest.
MSF calls Sudanese authorities to eliminate obstacles hindering medical teams
MSF urged Sudanese authorities to remove administrative obstacles hindering medical and humanitarian teams and supplies
Over 4,000 residents flee their homes as major Ghana dam spills over
Over 4,000 residents in Ghana’s southeastern region have been forced to abandon their homes due to widespread flooding.
Judge overturns removal of Ousmane Sonko from electoral roll
A judge in the southern town of Ziguinchor overturned the removal of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko from Senegal’s electoral rolls.
Palestine and Africa’s common quest for freedom
Both Palestine and many African nations have grappled with the challenges of colonialism and foreign rule
Demonstrators protest IMF and World Bank meeting
IMF, World Bank protests
Sudan’s Finance Minister appeals to IMF for support
Ibrahim urged the Fund to consider Sudan with special consideration and to overcome the obstacles hindering the resumption of collaboration
Malawi heatwave warning issued as temperatures set to soar
Malawians are on high alert as they face the looming threat of an extreme heatwave, set to push temperatures to a scorching 44°C.
Outbreak of diphtheria kills 600 in Nigeria
Nigeria is grappling with a devastating diphtheria outbreak that has claimed the lives of more than 600 people.
