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
