Madagascar: Home to 90% unique wildlife

Madagascar stands out as a prime example of the wonders that can be found in isolated ecosystems

Advocates say Dutch slavery apologies insufficient

Linda Nooitmeer, chair of the National Institute for the Study of Dutch Slavery and its Legacy, called the apologies “bittersweet”

South African president announces unity cabinet

Cyril Ramaphosa picks Ronald Lamola as top diplomat, retains deputy president, finance minister

Ghazouani re-elected Mauritania president with 56.12% votes

Interior Ministry says its security forces quelled ‘riots’ following announcement of election results

M23 captures DR Congo’s Kirumba, eyes major cities

The M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, captured the key town of Kirumba in DR Congo’s North Kivu province, threatening further advancement towards major cities.

Egypt vows to alleviate suffering as Gaza conflict devastates region

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi addressed the serious changes in the Middle East due to the Gaza conflict and emphasized the need to alleviate economic suffering in Egypt.

South Africa’s president to reveal new cabinet Sunday night

Ramaphosa will address nation at 9 p.m. local time (1900GMT)

Hundreds pay tribute to fallen protesters in Kenya’s capital

Kenyans peacefully marched in Nairobi to mourn victims of deadly protests against a tax hike bill.

Algeria raids book event, briefly detains French author

Algerian police briefly arrested a French author, her publisher, and others during a raid on her book launch, sparking concerns about censorship.

At least 18 killed in suspected suicide attacks in Nigeria

The coordinated attacks also targeted the victims’ funeral and a hospital in the town of Gwoza

Victims’ groups outraged by lawyer choice for Liberia’s war Crimes

President Boakai’s move to create a war crimes court in Liberia is overshadowed by the appointment of a lawyer with ties to Charles Taylor and others accused of war crimes.

Mauritania’s president leads as over 40% of votes counted

Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani at 53% as vote counting continues

Scorching temperatures, power outages frustrate Egyptians

Egyptians face a brutal summer with daily power outages adding to scorching temperatures.

Exploring Africa’s varied climates

Africa’s climatic diversity ranges from tropical rainforests to arid deserts and Mediterranean zones

Surviving the Kalahari: Life and legacy in Kang

Kang, Botswana, remains a sign of strength for indigenous cultures

Kenya protests: Trauma amid abductions, says lawyer

Law Society of Kenya reports that 10 activists remain missing

European companies sign over $42B deals with Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi highlighted the broad scope of the Egypt-EU partnership, covering areas such as trade, energy, and infrastructure

2,245 terrorists neutralized in three months by Nigerian military

Nigeria recently faced attacks from armed gangs, including Boko Haram and ISWAP, in different regions of the country

Mauritanians vote as Ghazouani seeks second term

First elected in 2019, Ghazouani is expected to win due to the ruling party’s strength

The amazing Nile River

Historically, the Nile has been the lifeblood of civilizations

Algeria cracks down on media, detains journalists

Reporters Without Borders expresses alarm about the shrinking space for independent media in the country.

Displacement soars in DR Congo, M23 clashes

Heavy fighting erupted between Congolese government forces and M23 rebels in Kanyabayonga, North Kivu, displacing civilians and raising concerns about the rebels’ potential advance towards Goma.

Kenyan activists call for new protests demanding Ruto’s resignation

Ruto withdrew the contentious finance bill on Wednesday, pledging to heed the concerns of young people

Radioactive material injected into rhino horns in South Africa

Rhino horns said to be in high demand in some countries, where they are allegedly used for traditional medicine and as status symbol for the wealthy

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