Mali deploys troops to northern town in anticipation of UN withdrawal
According to two local officials, dozens of soldiers and personnel affiliated with the Russian paramilitary company Wagner were transported by a Malian army aircraft
Chad approves transit for France’s withdrawal of troops from Niger
The French military is confronted with the challenge of transporting its equipment primarily via overland routes through Chad and Cameroon
African musical icon says music has power to obliterate differences
‘Core values I embrace as human being and artist revolve around humility,’ says Angelique Kidjo
S. Africa investigating whether 2 of its citizens were killed in Israel
The assaults by Hamas have resulted in the deaths of over 1,300 individuals and have sparked several days of retaliatory actions by Israel’s military
DR Congo to lift emergency measures in eastern provinces
In a televised message to the nation, President Felix Tshisekedi announced “a gradual and progressive easing” of the emergency measures in North Kivu and Ituri
Ethiopia slams UN adviser’s ‘reckless’ statement
Move comes after Alice Wairimu Nderitu sounds alarm over heightened risk of genocide and related atrocity crimes in parts of Ethiopia
The African cycling revolution
Cycling is experiencing a renaissance in African countries
Kenya puts a stop to Cuba doctor swap deal
Kenya halts Cuba doctor deal
Turkey provides aid to South Sudan’s army
The Turkish government has donated over 218,000 military uniforms to the government of South Sudan
Trial for Rwanda genocide resumes in Brussels
Rwandan genocide trial resumes
Some 600 killed in diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria
Diphtheria outbreak kills 600
Nigeria’s president nominates new chief 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
S African supermarkets grapple with empty shelves due to egg shortage
The company is collaborating with its farmers to expedite the return of a consistent supply
South Sudan Parliament Speaker angered by ministers’ refusal to attend
“We are not joking here; we are talking about people’s lives.” Parliament’s speaker said.
Kenya warns of potential Hamas ‘solidarity’ attacks by al-Shabaab
The East African nation has experienced several violent attacks orchestrated by the Somalia-based group Al-Shabaab
Turkish aid agency supplies water to nature park in Gambia
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency donates water drilling, 3 water ponds for animals to Bijilo Nature Park
Kenyan court rejects challenge to GM crops
Kenya, along with numerous other African nations, instituted a ban on genetically modified (GM) crops due to apprehensions regarding health and safety
Lawyer says spouse of Gabon’s ousted leader Ali Bongo jailed
On September 28, Bongo’s spouse faced charges of money laundering, forgery, and falsification of records
South Africa extends offer to mediate in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Ramaphosa additionally urged the immediate and unconditioned establishment of “humanitarian corridors” in the Middle East to facilitate the swift delivery of aid to those in urgent need
Eight UN peacekeepers in DR Congo arrested for misconduct
All of these individuals are members of the South African contingent within the UN force and are suspected of being part of what internal reports have labeled a “systematic, widespread violation” of UN regulations
Mali delays Air France’s authorization to resume flights
French national carrier had announced plans to resume flights to Mali from Friday
Mandela’s unyielding support for Palestine
Mandela’s support for the Palestinian cause was not limited to rhetoric
Burundi’s central bank governor arrested
Burundi official arrested
Algeria defends education reforms, not hostile to French language
Algeria’s French language debate