Britain imposes sanctions on 3 Ugandan officials for alleged corruption

Additionally, it identified Mary Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, both members of parliament, alleging their involvement in the improper diversion

Rescuers searching for 91 missing in Kenya flooding, death toll rises to 46

The death toll climbed to 46 following a mudslide and flash floods in Mai Mahiu town, central Kenya, on Monday morning

Malian army reports elimination of key terrorist leader in Sahel

Abu Huzeifa neutralized in operation near Nigerien border, says military

Concerns in Libya over leaked photos of Gaddafi son’s cell

Libyan authorities seek changes after leaked photos show Hannibal Gadhafi’s cell in Lebanon, prompting concerns over his treatment.

UN food aid halted in South Sudan due to new taxes

The UN warns that new taxes imposed by South Sudan threaten its peacekeeping mission and vital humanitarian assistance.

Kenya airways halts Kinshasa flights due to detained staff

Requests for comments from Congo’s government and foreign affairs ministry went unanswered at the time of reporting

Kenya attack: IED on donkey cart leaves five dead

Five people were killed and five others injured when a bomb hidden on a donkey cart detonated.

African outdoor markets: Where commerce meets community

For many Africans, shopping at outdoor markets is not just a necessity but a cherished tradition

Ghana court rejects rush on anti-LGBTQ law

The stance, citing ongoing legal challenges, has drawn criticism from lawmakers

Floods claim 42 lives in Central Kenya as dam bursts

These recent fatalities add to a grim tally of over 140 lives claimed by heavy rains and flooding since the preceding month

Burkina Faso expands media suspensions amid massacre allegations

The country’s communications regulator, CSC, announced additional suspensions over the weekend, broadening the list of affected media organizations

Suspected measles outbreak claims 19 children in northeastern Nigeria

Measles detected in more than 200 children in Mubi North local government area of Adamawa state

Kenya delays school reopening amid devastating floods

Education Ministry extends closure by 1 week as heavy rains wreak havoc nationwide

Greening Ethiopia: An ambitious reforestation initiative

Ethiopia has embraced reforestation as a cornerstone of its environmental strategy

Officials report 23 civilian force members killed in northern Nigeria

The CJTF was first formed in 2013 to protect communities in the northeast and help the military fight Boko Haram and later its offshoot ISWAP

Zambia pays tribute to president Kaunda on centenary anniversary

The nation remembers his legacy and passion for a unified Zambia, while also marking the 31st anniversary of a football team tragedy.

Burkina Faso disputes allegations of massacre, calls report baseless

Ouedraogo emphasized that legal inquiries into the incidents at Nodin and Soro have been initiated

Iran pulls Egyptian medieval drama over history errors

Controversy erupts in Iran as authorities ban the Egyptian TV series “The Assassins.” The show, which tells the story of a historical figure, is accused of misrepresenting Iranian history and Islam.

Togo’s legislative elections follow disputed constitution changes

Togo holds legislative elections amidst debates over controversial constitutional changes, raising concerns about the potential extension of President Faure Gnassingbe’s family’s rule.

Diamonds fuel Botswana’s economic boom

The diamond industry has been a cornerstone of Botswana’s economy

Kenya floods death toll reaches 76

Nairobi, the capital, has borne the brunt of the disaster, with 32 fatalities and nearly 17,000 households displaced

Mali court declares itself ‘incompetent’ to rule on crackdown

Additionally, the court dismissed a request to address Mali’s legal and institutional vacuum

Benin police disperse union protest with tear gas

Once renowned for its vibrant multi-party democracy, Benin has faced criticism under President Patrice Talon’s tenure since 2016

US begins partial troop withdrawal from Chad

The Pentagon has announced plans for a partial withdrawal of US military forces from Chad as some troops were set to departure.

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