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.

Somalia introduces digital national identification cards for citizens

Biometric identity card system to provide opportunities for citizens while also creating conducive environment for national cohesion, says Premier Barre at launch ceremony in Mogadishu

The death toll from floods in Libya’s coastal city of Derna hits 11,300

The death toll has reached at least 11,300 people, with another 10,100 individuals reported as missing in the coastal city of Derna.

Morocco rejects French FM’s statements on Macron visit

Emmanuel Macron does not have visit plan to visit, nor is it on his agenda, says official

Flood victims buried in mass graves in Libya

Derna was hardest-hit by flood disaster that caused two dams to collapse in Libya’s eastern city

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso form Sahel Alliance

“This alliance will be a combination of military and economic efforts between the three countries”, Mali’s defence minister Abdoulaye Diop said at the press conference on Saturday.

Tunisia cracks down on human trafficking, arrests migrants, seizes boats

The Interior Ministry stated that President Saied ordered the crackdown in response to the “unacceptable influx of migrants.”

Maltese aid team finds ‘hundreds’ of dead bodies on Libyan beach

The discovery was made by a team of four individuals, who initially located a group of seven bodies, including three children, inside a cave near the seashore.

Turkish aid vessels arrive in flood-ravaged Libya

Total of 360 personnel, 122 vehicles aboard TCG Bayraktar, TCG Sancaktar dispatched from Turkey Aegean city of Izmir

Egypt sentences prominent dissident to 6-Month jail term, lawyer says

Earlier this month, Kassem’s supporters stated that he had initiated a hunger strike following the commencement of his trial but ended it a few days ago.

Funeral of Zulu prince Buthelezi held in South Africa

The seasoned South African statesman, Zulu prince, and contentious figure from the era of apartheid liberation, passed away last week at the age of 95.

Johnson & Johnson facing investigation in South Africa

South Africa’s Competitions Commission said in a statement it had initiated a complaint against the US pharmaceutical company and its subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd.

Nigeria appoints a new head for its central bank

The nomination of Cardoso and the formation of a new central bank board will require approval from lawmakers.

Nigeria faces 2nd wave of diphtheria outbreak

Infectious disease has spread to 6 states, says UN agency

Nigeria’s medical brain drain

Increasing cases of depression, sudden deaths of doctors linked to workload are reported weekly, says president of doctors association

French embassy’s defense attache ordered to leave Burkina Faso

The statement, dated September 14, stipulated that Pasquier and his staff must depart the country within a two-week period.

Italy calls for UN intervention to stop migrant arrivals from Africa

‘Situation in Africa is not explosive, it has already exploded,’ says foreign minister

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