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Saudi Arabia and Egypt agree to strengthen investment ties, call for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman attended talks in Cairo with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday. The two leaders agreed to strengthen investment ties, and urged for steps to be taken to secure ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Deschamps defends Mbappe amid rape accusation and ‘fake news’ controversy
The controversy arose after Mbappe made a social media post claiming he was the target of ‘fake news’ following a report by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. The paper linked Mbappe and his entourage to an alleged rape in Stockholm during his recent visit to the city.
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Protesters in eastern DRC denounce Rwanda and rebel negotiations
On Sunday, October 13, during a meeting with Ugandan officers, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi gave clear instructions to strengthen military cooperation between the DRC and Uganda to eradicate insecurity in this region.
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Beninese anti-French activist Kemi Seba arrested in Paris
It’s unclear why he travelled to France, and there has been no official comment on his arrest yet.
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ICC prosecutor announces renewed probe into alleged crimes in eastern Congo
The ICC first opened an investigation in Congo 20 years ago following years of armed conflict. Last year the Congolese government asked it to investigate alleged crimes in North Kivu by armed groups operating there since Jan. 1, 2022
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UN: Southern Africa faces worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño
Five countries Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe — have declared national disasters over the drought and resultant hunger.
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DRC cancels auction of 27 oil blocks
The 27 oil blocks whose auction was cancelled contain an estimated 22 billion barrels of oil.
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Over 2 million displaced, 200 communities submerged as floods ravage Kogi, Nigeria
Share You said: improve this : Over 2 million displaced, 200 communities submerged as severe floods hit Kogi, Nigeria Flooding in Nigeria’s Kogi State has displaced nearly 2 million people as of October 14, 2024, with over 200 communities and approximately 60 000 ha (150 000 acres) of land
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Chief Justice Koome names judges to handle DP Gachagua ouster petitions
Gachagua recently became the first Kenyan deputy president to be impeached by the National Assembly.
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Italy transfers first group of asylum seekers to Albania as part of controversial deal
Italy has sent a first group of asylum seekers to Albania, as part of a controversial plan to process thousands of migrants outside of the country. The ship, which is carrying 16 migrants who had been rescued at sea after leaving Libya, left Lampedusa and is due to arrive in Albania on Wednesday.
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World Food Forum opens with call to build inclusive agrifood systems
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization chief Qu Dongyu called for the strengthening of agrifood systems as a way to enhance food and nutrition security
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Russia and China strengthen defence ties during talks in Beijing
Russia and China held defence and military discussions to strengthen their ties, Russia’s Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has said. Belousov made an official visit to Beijing and met with his Chinese counterpart this week, as tensions between China and Taiwan continue to rise.
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No Comment: Kenya moves its elephants
The Mwea national reserve is now overpopulated, with 156 elephants instead of 50.
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Bus crash in Northeastern Egypt kills 12 University students
A bus carrying university students has crashed in northeastern Egypt, killing 12 and wounding 33, according to the country’s health ministry. The driver has been arrested as part of a probe into the incident. Traffic accidents are not uncommon in Egypt, claiming thousands of lives every year.
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UNICEF: More than 400,000 children displaced in Lebanon amid Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah
UNICEF, a U.N. children agency, has stated that more than 400,000 children have been displaced in Lebanon in the past 3 weeks, as Israel ramps up its campaign against Hezbollah. The fighting has also impacted schools and health facilities, and has forced some 1.2 million people from their homes.
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Bus with university students on board crashes in northeastern Egypt, killing 12
A bus carrying university students has crashed in northeastern Egypt, killing 12 and wounding 33, according to the country’s health ministry. The driver has been arrested as part of a probe into the incident. Traffic accidents are not uncommon in Egypt, claiming thousands of lives every year.
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Flash Floods in Jonglei state, South Sudan leave hundreds homeless and vulnerable
Despite the urgent need for aid, residents claim that they have not received any assistance from the government, leaving many to fend for themselves in the face of worsening conditions.
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Hezbollah drone attack kills four Israeli soldiers
Israel has responded with increasingly heavy airstrikes in Lebanon, including the capital, Beirut, and has deployed around 15,000 soldiers in the region. The Lebanese Health Ministry reports over 1,400 casualties in Lebanon since September
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DRC: Félix Tshisekedi announces continued military cooperation with Uganda in fight against ADF
Uganda also faces accusations of supporting the M23 rebels, also backed by Rwanda, raising concerns about its role in regional conflicts.
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Leagues and unions launch complaint against FIFA over calendar
The players’ unions and leagues were already upset with FIFA when it unilaterally decided to expand the men’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, starting with the 2026 tournament, but the spark that really lit the powder keg was FIFA’s creation of a 32-team Club World Cup
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Bavarian Nordic mpox vaccine gets green light from WHO for use in adolescents
After approving Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine in September for use in adults, the World Health Organisation has given the vaccine the green light for use in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. It comes as parts of Africa attempt to contain an uptick in cases of the disease.
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New Nile water sharing accord takes effect as Egypt, Sudan protest
Known as the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), the landmark treaty aims to ensure equitable utilization of the Nile. Several upstream countries have long argued that the downstream states of Egypt and Sudan had been unfairly allocated greater rights over the river by colonial-era treaties
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Ousmane Sonko announces the “Senegal 2050” breakthrough program
The plan aims to reduce foreign dependency and debt, focusing on local resources and human capital. Sonko emphasized that past development models have failed and praised Japan’s success as a model for African countries
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Rwanda Marburg Outbreak: Health Minister says situation is under control as vaccines underway
After Rwanda declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease last month, the country’s health minister has sought to reassure attendees of a briefing that the situation is under control. More than 200 people have received a trial vaccine against the disease, which Rwanda says has killed 13.
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‘Balau’: A rare Burkinabe-Congolese collaboration in Germany
The Münchner Kammerspiele municipal theater has invited Burkinabe choreographer Serge Aimé Coulibaly and Congolese writer Fiston Mwanza Mujila to collaborate on a show combining poetry and choreography. In ‘Balau’, Coulibaly and Mujila partner from shared, yet distinct realities
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Frelimo’s candidate wins in Maputo amid ongoing vote count
The candidate from the ruling Frelimo party has been declared the winner in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, as announced by the electoral commission on Sunday during the ongoing vote count for the presidential and parliamentary elections.
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The shift from traditional methods to portable ultrasound in Kenya
Portable ultrasound devices are changing the landscape of maternal healthcare in Kenya’s remote villages, allowing for earlier identification of pregnancy complications.
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Chad hit hard by massive floods
Pregnant women, who are particularly vulnerable, find themselves in makeshift camps without access to basic healthcare.
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Angola: Third edition of International Jazz Festival ends
ANGOJAZZ’s third edition which ended Sunday (Oct. 13) paid tribute to local music critic and jazz savvy Jeronimo Belo. Luanda’s Palacio de Ferro was not only turned into a scene but a teaching hub, to the delight of the festival’s artistic Director. A focus was notably put on training female Angola
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Some Chadian opposition parties to boycott Dec. 29 legislative, provincial, and municipal polls
The groups have notably denounced a “corrupt” electoral register and a lack of guarantees that the elections will be free and fair.
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Israeli army presses for broader evacuation of northern Gaza
For most of the past week, fighting with Palestinian militants centred in and around Jabaliya, in Gaza’s north, with Israeli war jets and artillery pounding the area. Residents have said the fighting and Israeli tanks make it impossible to leave.
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Egypt: Second train crash in weeks, leaves at least 20 injured
The railway authority said in a statement that the crash occurred in the province of Minya, south of Cairo. The Health Ministry said at least 20 people were injured and taken to hospitals.
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South Africa’s 1st democratic Labour Minister, former Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni has died
“We have lost a leader and compatriot who has served our nation as an activist, economic policy innovator and champion of labour rights. As Governor and Finance Minister, he had a sharp focus on fiscal discipline and economic transformation,“ South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said on Oct. 12.
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Zambians struggle with electricity shortages driven by drought
The water level is so low that only one of the six turbines on Zambia’s side of the dam can operate, cutting generation to less than 10% of normal output. The most damaging impact is during the daylight hours when small businesses, the backbone of the country, struggle to operate.
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UK zoo welcomes endangered African Penguin chicks
Hertfordshire Zoo supports the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, which works to protect African penguins and reintroduce them to their natural habitat.
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Ghana: Catholic Church takes stand against illegal mining also known as ‘Galamsey’
The peaceful demonstration, aimed at raising awareness about the environmental damage caused by galamsey, culminated in the presentation of a petition to the presidency.
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Kenya’s first nuclear power plant faces opposition from coastal residents
A proposed nuclear plant on the coast of Kenya that is home to local fishermen and tourists is being met with opposition by local residents and environmentalists. The plant is part of Kenya’s strategy to reduce its reliance on hydroelectric and fossil fuel energy sources.
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MSF forced to halt support in famine-hit North Darfur state
Some limited supplies have arrived in recent weeks, but the quantities remain too low to meet the needs of people suffering from malnutrition, a press release by the Non-profit detailed on Thursday (Oct. 10). The camp shelters approximately 450,000.