EU sends medicines to sanction-hit Niger
Niger has faced substantial economic sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following the military overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum
Stressed-out seal dies after injuring South African woman
Following the attack on Wednesday at the renowned Strand Beach, located southeast of the iconic port city, the woman was transported to a local hospital and received treatment for a bite wound
Libya approves pensions for the Palestinian community
“This decision is aimed at showing appreciation for the Palestinian people,” al-Dbeibeh said
Guinea reports 58 fatalities in diphtheria outbreak
The highly contagious respiratory ailment can result in fatalities in approximately five to ten percent of cases
Joint naval exercise held by Nigeria and France
France Nigeria naval exercise
Junta leader of Gabon turns down salary
President gives up salary
Egypt’s President Sisi to host Jordan’s king on Thursday
The Jordanian royal court, in a statement, conveyed that the two leaders would be in talks to explore ways to halt the Israeli aggression in Gaza
Aid trucks await at Egypt’s Gaza border following agreement
President Biden disclosed that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had agreed to initially allow “up to 20 trucks” to pass into the severely bombarded Gaza Strip
Algeria cancels all football matches in support of Palestine
Algerian Football Federation to host Palestine’s home matches for 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, cover all related costs.
Ethiopia’s struggles and strengths
Ethiopia’s recent history has been marked by political turmoil, ethnic conflicts, and social unrest
South Africa says Israeli attack on Gaza hospital is a ‘war crime’
Pretoria says targeting civilians in armed conflicts violation of international humanitarian laws, Geneva Conventions
Kenya announces World Aquatics lifts swimming ban
In 2019, World Aquatics imposed a ban on the East African nation due to the failure of the Kenya Swimming Federation (KSF) to meet election deadlines
Chad’s defence minister, another official resign after sex tapes leaked
Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo has acknowledged the resignations of Defense Minister Daoud Yaya Brahim and the Government’s General Secretary Haliki Choua Mahamat
Egyptian president rejects relocation of Gazans to Sinai Peninsula
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi proposes relocating Palestinians to Negev Desert in Israel
Chad calls for aid amid worsening Sudanese refugee crisis
The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has reported that approximately 2.1 million individuals in Chad are facing severe food insecurity
UK issues travel warning for Uganda park following deadly attack
The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office issued an advisory recommending that travel to the park, a popular tourist destination renowned for its tree-climbing lions, be limited to essential purposes only
AU issues strong condemnation of Israeli bombing of Gaza hospital
Djibouti calls Israeli strike on hospital genocide against Palestinian people
Liberia heading for presidential run-off
Both candidates significantly outpaced the 18 other presidential contenders during the initial round of voting in the West African nation on October 10
Nigeria destroys seized pangolin parts in bid to fight wildlife trafficking
Nigeria has emerged as a significant transit point for the trafficking of African pangolin scales and various other wildlife products destined for Asia
DR Congo shipwreck death toll rises to 47
During a press briefing on Monday, Transport Minister Marc Ekila confirmed the updated death toll
Six soldiers, 31 terrorists killed in renewed Niger clashes
Eighteen soldiers were also injured, army added in a statement
Visa waiver agreement signed between Ghana and South Africa
The governments of Ghana and South Africa have reached a visa waiver agreement to allow citizens of both countries to travel visa-free
Kenyan marathon runner receives 10-year ban for doping violation
Athletics body warns athletes involved in doping, saying there is ‘nowhere to hide’
Sudan’s diplomatic success through sports
Sudan has a rich history of engagement in sports, particularly football and athletics
