Niger expels senior UN official, orders departure

The statement, dated October 10, alleges that the U.N. engaged in “underhanded manoeuvres” orchestrated by France

South African amapiano sensation Tyla debuts on Billboard Hot 100

Tyla, born Tyla Laura Seethal, the 21-year-old amapiano artist, celebrated her breakthrough as a “win for the whole of Africa” on social media.

After African Union exit can Somalia shoulder the security burden?

African Union’s peacekeeping mission is set to make full exit from Somalia by December next year

Niger says French forces have left towards Chad

Alongside the land departure, there have been “three special flights” recorded at the airport in Niamey

US declares ousting of Niger’s president a coup, suspends military aid

Washington to continue ‘humanitarian, food, and health assistance,’ to Nigerien people, says State Department

EAC Congo mediator voices concern as regional troops ordered to leave

Kenyatta, the facilitator of the East African Community (EAC) led Nairobi Process on the restoration of peace and stability in eastern Congo, condemned the reported escalation of hostilities, killings, and displacements

Israel strikes Gaza-Egypt crossing for second consecutive day

The Israel military said it could “neither confirm or deny” any strike on the crossing “at this point”

Tunisia deports more than 100 migrants to Algeria border: HRW

The individuals who were deported, including children and potentially asylum-seekers, were intercepted at sea and subsequently brought ashore by the coastguard, according to HRW

TikTok Star Neth Nahara sentence extended

TikTok star ‘insulted’ president

Liberia elections underway as soccer legend Weah seeks 2nd term

2.4M people eligible to vote in 5,890 voting places, says National Elections Commission

Niger says French army’s exit starts Tuesday

The presence of French soldiers in Niger is part of a broader effort to combat jihadist groups throughout the Sahel region

The apartheid connection: South Africa and Palestine

Apartheid, which lasted from 1948 to 1994 in South Africa, was a system of institutionalized racial segregation

India and Tanzania look to increase trade using local currencies

India and Tanzania look to increase trade using local currencies

World Bank and IMF hold annual meeting in Morocco

The IMF and World Bank have convened in Marrakesh, Morocco for their annual meeting, 50 years since their last gathering in Africa. This meeting occurs every two to three years away from their Washington headquarters after two COVID-19-related delays and an earthquake threat. Africa’s choice as the location is significant due to its pressing challenges,

UK Supreme Court to review controversial Rwanda deportation plan

The UK’s highest court is set to review the Conservative government’s contentious proposal to deport undocumented immigrants to Rwanda in an effort to combat illegal immigration. This move by the British government, which aims to curb the influx of migrant boats crossing the English Channel, has drawn strong condemnation from human rights groups. Despite the

Landslide kills at least 23 in Cameroon

Television broadcasts displayed images of an entire section of a hill that had collapsed, revealing the remnants of houses seemingly constructed from wood, dried earth bricks, and metal sheeting

Clashes erupt during Liberian president’s re-election parade

Witnesses observed at least five men with injuries, some of whom had significant head wounds

African countries’ stances on the Israel-Palestine issue

In recent years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has remained a prominent and deeply divisive issue on the international stage

Traumatised students set to return to school in Libya’s Derna

Authorities estimate that around 114 schools damaged by last month’s floods in eastern Libya

South Africa calls for end to hostilities between Israel and Palestine

Pretoria says region is in desperate need of a credible peace process

Egyptian policeman kills 2 Israeli tourists and their guide in Alexandria

An Egyptian policeman suspected of carrying out the shooting in the Sawari district of Alexandria is currently in custody

Latest developments from Gaza, Israel

Israel-Palestine conflict has flared up again, but this time to an unprecedented level. These are updates for escalation between 2 sides

NATO creates group to assess alliance’s approach to W. Africa, Sahel

Independent group of experts include former Turkish Ambassador to Paris Ali Onaner, says NATO

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