Egypt and France’s foreign ministers call for Gaza aid through Rafah
The Rafah border crossing, the sole gateway in and out of Gaza not under Israeli control, is managed by Egypt
Algeria to serve as venue for Palestinian football team’s matches
This decision followed a request made to the Algerian authorities by Jibril Rajoub, the head of the Palestinian football federation
Ugandan police thwart church bombing plot by rebels
The ADF manufactured two bombs with the intent to place them in churches in Kibibi and Butambala
Over 400,000 Palestinians sheltering at UNRWA buildings in Gaza
UN agency labels humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip ‘a total disgrace’
Water sachet usage in Senegal pollutes country
Sachet pollution in Senegal
Madagascar’s opposition holds protest against ‘coup’
‘Institutional coup’ in Madagascar
Marrakesh IMF, World Bank meetings finalise
Marrakesh meeting finalises
Mali affirms UN troop withdrawal will proceed as planned
The UN has expressed concerns that its planned drawdown could face obstacles due to an escalation of conflicts in the north
Humanitarian aid for Gaza stranded in Egypt due to Rafah closure
The Rafah crossing, which is the sole entry and exit point for the Gaza Strip that is not under Israeli control, has been shuttered since Tuesday
South African peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse in DRC recalled
The eight individuals, who were serving as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, were apprehended and restricted to their barracks in the eastern city of Beni earlier this month
Dozens of Kenyans hold candlelight vigil in solidarity with Palestine
Dozens in Nairobi urge peace as concerns grow about civilian casualties
Boat capsizes in Congo killing at least 49, many more missing
Boat capsizes in Congo
Africa doesn’t trust the IMF anymore
Africa’s IMF problem
How African countries influence international organizations
The African Union (AU), a continental organization comprising 55 African member states
3,600 people married at mass wedding in Nigeria
Mass wedding in Nigeria
France deploying 7,000 soldiers after teacher stabbing
France heightens security
Egypt’s main opposition leaves presidential race
Ahmed al-Tantawi leaves race
Miss Rwanda pageant organiser gets 5-year prison sentence for rape
Dieudonne Ishimwe, formerly known as Prince Kid, a former musician, was taken into custody in April of the previous year on allegations of sexually assaulting former beauty pageant contestants
Hundreds take to streets in South Africa to protest Israeli actions in Gaza
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, urges South African government to cut ties with Israel
Palestine and Africa’s struggles for sovereignty
Both Palestine and many African nations have grappled with the challenges of colonialism and foreign rule
Protests held on sidelines of IMF, World Bank meeting
IMF, World Bank meeting
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