Rwanda’s President Kagame declares candidacy for fourth term
Kagame had previously not clarified his intentions, but he oversaw contentious constitutional changes that enabled him to serve a third term.
Ukraine to establish grain hub at Kenya’s Port of Mombasa
Kenya’s president makes announcement after meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart
South African president calls financial pledges on climate
At UN General Assembly, Cyril Ramaphosa urges fulfillment of annual $100B pledge for climate action, calls for UN reform
WHO: 4 in 5 people with hypertension ‘not adequately treated’
76M deaths could be averted between 2023 and 2050 if countries can scale up coverage, says new report
UK announces $6.2M to support Somalia in counter-terrorism
Funds also to provide non-lethal logistics, capacity building for Somali Security Forces
Nigeria’s opposition candidate appeals election verdict
No legal challenge to the outcome of a presidential election has succeeded in Nigeria
Exploring Sudan’s Musawwarat es-Sufra
Musawwarat es-Sufra served as a prominent religious and pilgrimage center
Sudanese gold mining company linked to Wagner Group ends operations
The company owns a gold-tailing processing facility situated near Atbara, a city located 280 kilometres (174 miles) to the north of the capital, Khartoum.
Casualties reported in Kenya Air Force helicopter crash
The accident occurred while soldiers were patrolling Boni Forest in Lamu, which is notorious for being hideout for Somali-based al-Shabaab terror group, says official statement
Clashes reported in Port Sudan for first time since start of conflict
A witness in Port Sudan reported an “exchange of gunfire between the army and a militia led by Sheba Darar,” a leader hailing from the local Beja tribe.
Some 20 De Beers employees die in South Africa
While South Africa boasts one of the continent’s most advanced road networks, it regrettably ranks among the poorest performers in terms of road safety.
1 in 4 Somalis face hunger due to hostile weather, conflicts
Estimated 1.5M children also at risk of acute malnutrition, need urgent assistance, warn global humanitarian agencies.
Egypt says 9 army personnel casualties in truck accident
Egypt’s army says truck loaded with ammunition ‘suddenly overturned’ during planned training exercise
Sudan’s time-honored tea culture
Sudan’s tea culture has deep historical roots, dating back to the times of the ancient Nubian kingdoms
Mayor of Juba in South Sudan sacked for slapping female vendor
Emmanuel Khamis seen wielding pistol, physically assaulting woman selling mosquito nets in viral video
Republic of Congo grapples with cooking gas shortage
A journalist discovered that there is a scarcity of butane gas available for purchase in the capital city of Brazzaville, causing people to endure extended waiting times for supplies.
Iconic tower destroyed as fighting rages in Sudan’s Khartoum
The armed forces have been heavily criticised by health workers and civil groups in the last few weeks for carrying out indiscriminate bombing campaigns on civilians and residential areas across Sudan.
War crimes still being committed in Ethiopia, says UN
Eritrea, which deployed its troops to support Ethiopian government forces during the conflict, has vehemently denied allegations from residents and human rights organisations accusing its soldiers of committing abuses in Tigray.
Vaccination campaign started in Libya due to floods
Libya’s threat of disease
Ethiopian runner Gudaf Tsegay sets women’s 5000-meter world record
26-year-old clocks 14 minutes, 00.21 seconds to beat Faith Kipyegon’s record previously set in Paris Diamond League
African Union mission in Somalia begins 2nd phase of troop withdrawal
Preparations for the second phase involving the withdrawal of 3,000 ATMIS troops
Airstrikes destroy over 30 illegal oil refining sites in Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force destroyed over 30 illegal oil refining sites.
Ethiopian forces clash with al-Shabaab in Somalia
Terrorists ambushed convoys of Ethiopian peacekeepers
Saudi Arabia sends 2nd humanitarian aid flight to flood-stricken Libya
The plane is carrying 90 tons of food and shelter aid to be distributed to the flood victims in Libya, the state news agency SPA reported.
Libya’s leaders urged to bury differences after floods
Mediterranean storm Daniel arrived in Libya on Sunday, and caused two dams outside the city of Derna to burst.
4 Greek rescuers killed in a road accident in Libya – ministry
The minister explained that the accident occurred when their vehicle collided with a car transporting a Libyan family. Tragically, three individuals in the car lost their lives, and two others sustained severe injuries, he stated.
Hundreds of migrants deported from Tunisia’s Sfax
Xenophobic attacks against black African migrants and students surged following a provocative speech in February by President Kais Saied.