Funerals held for victims of DR Congo anti-UN rally shootings

An August 30th crackdown by Congolese soldiers on demonstrators protesting the presence of UN peacekeepers in the country led to a minimum of “57 casualties,” according to Interior Minister Peter Kazadi.

Militant attack claims lives of 5 soldiers in northern Mali

Approximately 30 assailants were “neutralized” during the attack on Sunday, which the army attributed to “terrorists.”

Fatalities reported in Kenya Air Force helicopter crash

The accident occurred while soldiers were patrolling Boni Forest in Lamu, which is notorious for being hideout for Somali-based al-Shabaab terror group, says official statement

Tripoli-based unity govt reports 70% infrastructure damage in east Libya

11 bridges collapsed due to floods, including 2 bridges linking devastated Derna with cities of Soussa and al-Qubba.

20 De Beers workers lose their lives in South Africa

Once the largest open-cast mine in the nation, the site has undergone a transformation to compensate for dwindling diamond reserves. De Beers invested a substantial two billion dollars in an extensive underground mining venture, concluding open pit mining in December.

Republic of Congo struggling with cooking-gas shortage

A journalist discovered that there is a scarcity of butane gas available for purchase in the capital city of Brazzaville, causing people to endure extended waiting times for supplies.

Evacuation of Derna ‘likely’ amid health risks, says Libyan Red Cr...

Thousands are believed to have been killed in the floods, though Libyan authorities have not yet released an exact death toll.

UN says war crimes still being committed in Ethiopia

The report stated that the Ethiopian National Defence Forces, Eritrean Defence Forces, and allied regional special forces orchestrated a “widespread and systematic attack” against civilian populations.

AU’s Somalia mission starts 2nd phase of troop withdrawal

ATMIS said the second phase of its withdrawal started with the handover of the Biyo Cadde Forward Operating Base to the Somali National Armed Forces.

Nigerian airforce destroys over 30 illegal oil sites in last 2 months

The spokesperson for the Air Force, Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

Casualties reported in clashes between terrorists, Ethiopian troops

Terrorists ambushed convoys of Ethiopian peacekeepers from African Union Transition Mission in Somalia in southwestern Bakool region, resulting in heavy clashes, say officials

Botswana balances conservation and economic growth

In recent years, Botswana has been quietly making waves in the world of sustainable tourism

Leaders in Libya urged to set aside differences following deadly floods

UN migration agency says at least 30,000 people in eastern Libya have been displaced. Officials are saying the flooding in eastern Libya has left more than 10000 people dead.

Five rescue workers killed in Libya road accident, says Greek minister

Minister Nikos Dendias has declared three days of national mourning within the Greek Armed Forces in response to the tragic incident.

UN issues warning on disease threat in flood-affected Libyan city

The rapidly rising waters breached two river dams upstream in Derna, resulting in a late-night tidal surge that inundated the heart of the coastal city, which is home to 100,000 residents.

South Africa bus crash kills at least 20

Bus was transporting mineworkers when it collided with a truck, according to sources

Accident in Libya claims lives of 4 Greek rescuers – ministry

The minister explained that the accident occurred when their vehicle collided with a car transporting a Libyan family. Tragically, three individuals in the car lost their lives, and two others sustained severe injuries, he stated.

Egyptian aircraft carrier sent to Libya for flood relief

At least 11,300 people dead after deadly floods struck Libya last week, according to UN figures

Tunisian authorities deport hundreds of migrants from Sfax

Tunisia serves as a significant transit point for migrants and asylum-seekers embarking on treacherous sea journeys in pursuit of improved living conditions within the European Union.

Militias kill 18 civilians in west DR Congo, says govt

Sectarian violence in the region had subsided in recent months before resurging in March, with attacks have primarily targeted the Teke community and have been carried out by groups that are not indigenous to the area.

Egypt unveils newly restored Ottoman mosque at Cairo citadel

The mosque complex, covering an area of 2,360 square meters, is situated on the grounds of the Fatimid-era tomb of Sayed Sariya, which was constructed in 1140 A.D. and still stands to this day.

UN says magnitude of devastation in Libya’s Derna ‘heart wrenching...

At least 11,300 people dead in Libya’s Derna city following floods caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel, according to UN figures

Africa’s iconic games and their significance

We embark on a journey to explore some of Africa’s most renowned and beloved traditional games

Somali army kills 30 al-Shabaab terrorists, liberates villages in C. Somalia

The Horn of Africa country has been plagued by insecurity for years, with the main threats emanating from al-Shabaab and the Daesh/ISIS terror groups.

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