Eastern Libya floods death toll passes 3,000
Rescue efforts underway to save people in affected areas, thousands still accounted for
100,000 children impacted by powerful Morocco earthquake
About 100,000 children have been affected by the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco
South African lawmakers sack anti-corruption czar
Parliamentary committee recently found Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane guilty of misconduct and incompetence
12 more people die trying to reach Canary Islands
At least 50 people were making the dangerous journey to Europe on a dingy.
Sudan’s army chief visits Eritrea to discuss conflict
Eritrea is 4th foreign trip by Sudan’s army chief since outbreak of violence in April
Death toll in Derna city tops 2,000 after floods hit eastern Libya
Entire residential blocks erased after being swept away by floods in Derna, official says
Libya urges countries, aid groups to provide aid to flood-stricken areas
Authorities based in eastern Libya estimate that hundreds killed, thousands others went missing due to floods
Death toll from deadly Morocco quake nears 2,500
Strongest earthquake to hit Morocco in last century, according to the country’s Morocco’s National Geophysical Institute
After devastating Greece and Libya, Egypt braces as Storm Daniel approaches
Storm Daniel approaches Egypt’s northwestern coast following the storm’s devastating impact in Libya and Greece
Historic sites in Old Cairo threatened by government expansions
“There is no place in Egypt that won’t be untouched by the hand of development.” Al-Sisi said
Egypt: Niqab to be banned among female students in schools
The Egyptian government has decided to ban the wearing of the niqab inside schools during the upcoming academic year
Sudan receives more than 200 tons of medical aid from Gulf, Egypt
Port Sudan’s northern port received over 200 tons of medical aid
Eight Kenyan soldiers injured in IED attack in Lamu County
The injured soldiers were airlifted to Manda Base Hospital for immediate medical care. Their vehicle was also damaged during the incident
Egypt says Ethiopia’s Nile dam filling is a ‘violation’
Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a statement in response to Addis Ababa’s announcement of the fourth and final filling of the dam’s reservoir.
Burkina junta lifts suspension of radio station critical of Niger
Niger’s democratically elected leader was ousted on July 26 by members of the Presidential Guard.
Humiliated France claims aid offer was not rejected by Morocco
At least 2,122 people were killed and 2,421 others were injured when a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, according to the Interior Ministry.
At least two dozen killed in Nigeria boat accident
Over 100 persons were said to be on board the boat when the incident occurred
France says Morocco aid dispute is misguided
In recent years, Paris and Rabat have experienced a strained relationship, particularly regarding the matter of Western Sahara, which Morocco seeks recognition from France as part of its territory. Morocco has not stationed a diplomatic representative in Paris since January.
Madagascar’s president resigns ahead of elections
Madagascar’s constitution requires an incumbent president who wants to seek reelection to first resign.
Egypt slams Ethiopia’s unilateral filling of Nile dam
Egypt views GERD as existential threat to its water share from the Nile
At least 26 killed in Nigeria ferry accident
Twenty-six bodies have been recovered, while about 44 are still missing after a boat capsized in the Mokwa
Pope Francis prays for earthquake-hit Morocco
Pope invited everyone to help the quake-hit people, hoping the aid would help the victims in this tragic moment.
Death toll from Morocco earthquake rises to 2,122
Strongest quake to hit Morocco in more than century, according to the country’s National Geophysical Institute
Algeria offers humanitarian aid to quake-hit Morocco
At least 2,122 people killed when magnitude-7 earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, according to authorities
Exploring Africa’s major exports
Africa is abundantly blessed with mineral wealth, and its natural resources are a cornerstone of its exports
Niger accuses France of preparing for potential military intervention
In a statement broadcast on state television overnight, the junta reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of French troops from its territory
43 killed in airstrike on Sudan market
The conflict, primarily centered in Khartoum and the western Darfur region, has resulted in the displacement of nearly five million individuals