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.
Cycling enthusiasm grows across African nations
Cycling is experiencing a renaissance in African countries, as the sport gains momentum and popularity throughout the continent
S Sudan Parliament speaker furious as ministers fail to appear before House
“We are not joking here; we are talking about people’s lives.” Parliament’s speaker said.
Nearly 5.8 mln people displaced by war in Sudan, says IOM
IOM says 4,551,795 individuals have been internally displaced and 1,237,103 individuals went to neighboring countries
Russia urges ceasefire in Sudan to prepare for political resolution
A Russian official called for the cessation of hostilities in Sudan as a precursor to a political solution to the crisis
Chief of Sudanese army expected to visit China next week
Reports indicate that Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan will depart for Beijing next Monday to attend the third forum for the Belt and Road Initiative
Turkey donates military uniforms, accessories to South Sudan
The Turkish government has donated over 218,000 military uniforms to the government of South Sudan
UN rights council launches investigation into violations in Sudan
The resolution was adopted with a majority of 19 votes in favor and 16 against, with 12 members abstaining from voting
Kenya’s government ends doctor-swap deal with Cuba
Kenya ends Cuba doctor deal
Rwanda genocide trial resumes in Brussels
Rwanda genocide trial resumes
Deposed Gabonese president Ali Bongo’s wife jailed
Ali Bongo’s wife jailed
Diphtheria outbreak kills at least 600 in Nigeria
600 killed in outbreak
Nigeria’s president appoints new leader for anti-corruption agency
The EFCC’s mission is to investigate and prosecute corruption in Nigeria, the largest oil-producing nation in Africa and the continent’s biggest economy
UN needs $2.6 billion to support 18.1 million people in Sudan
UN stated that humanitarian organizations in Sudan need $2.6 billion to support 18.1 million people
Niger’s military government orders expulsion of UN official
Louise Aubin given 72 hours to leave West African country, says Foreign Ministry statement
Mali delays Air France’s clearance to resume flights
French national carrier had announced plans to resume flights to Mali from Friday
New government formed in Senegal
New cabinet includes 32 ministers, 3 state secretaries, official says DAKAR, Senegal