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Northern Morocco on maximum flood alert as Loukkos River swells

Heavy rains in northern Morocco have prompted authorities in Ksar El Kebir to raise the flood alert to the highest level, with the swollen Loukkos River threatening multiple neighbourhoods.

Niger junta accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of backing airport attackers

The head of Niger's military junta on Thursday accused France, Benin and Ivory Coast of being behind an assault on a military base at Niamey's international airport, and thanked soldiers and "Russian partners" for repelling the attack.

U.S. and AU agree to create taskforce to bolster relations

On Wednesday the U.S. and African Union Commission green lighted a deal to create a task force between the two sides in order to bolster infrastructure and investment.

Ivory Coast: Government launches cocoa buyback scheme

Cocoa stocks have been piling up in co operatives in Ivory Coast, but now the country’s coffee and cocoa council has launched its initiative to buy beans so producers can get paid. Several factors led to a crisis in the sector.

Record gold price squeezes Moroccan jewellery sector

Gold surged to over $5,000 an ounce this week amid uncertain economic times.

Ethiopia: Flights from capital to Tigray cancelled as tenions mount

As fears of a return to conflict mount in Ethiopia, pssenger flights between the capital and cities in the northern Tigray region have been halted. Ethiopia airlines cited 'unplanned circumstances' for the cancellations.

Tanzania eyes East Africa’s pharmaceutical hub crown {Business Africa}

Tanzania is betting on local drug manufacturing to reduce imports and become East Africa’s pharmaceutical hub and we find out how Africa's private sector is fixing the supply chain to minimise the billions lost in post-harvest logistics.

At least 11 dead in South Africa in latest crash involving a minibus taxi

Some eight others sustained serious injuries and are receiving urgent medical care at nearby hospitals.

Women and girls in Haiti facing ‘explosion’ of sexual violence, says MSF

Gang violence and political instability in Haiti have displaced close to one and a half million people. It’s also led to an explosion of sexual violence, as living conditions and public services deteriorate.

Ghana: Mixed reactions after government grants passport to IShowSpeed

Ghana’s issuing of a passport to American streamer Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, has prompted mixed reactions among Ghanaians. Scores have taken to social media to voice their opinions.