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Massive storms continue to hit Cape Town displacing 4,500 people

The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas were hit by more storms Thursday that ripped roofs off houses and caused widespread flooding, forcing at least 4,500 people out of their homes and damaging at least 15,000 structures, authoritie...

Senegal: President Diomaye’s reforms in his first 100 days in office

After one hundred days at the helm of Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces the ongoing challenge of fulfilling his campaign promises. However, he has already begun to make his mark with some significant decisions.

Head of UN migration agency says it has secured billions in new funding

The IOM says while it has diversified its donor base, elections worldwide are raising concerns about future support.

Severe penalties for homosexuality in Burkina Faso

The military junta in Burkina Faso has approved a revised family code that criminalizes homosexuality. This decision makes Burkina Faso one of the 22 out of 54 African countries that do not allow same-sex relationships, with severe penalties such as de...

Kenyan president dismisses all cabinet ministers after weeks of protests

Ruto said he made the move after listening to the people and that he would form a broad-based government after consultations

Vladimir Putin calls for BRICS unity to create a ‘harmonious world’

Speaking at the BRICS parliamentary forum in St Petersburg on Thursday, the Russian president accused the West of attempting to maintain a monopoly.

Morocco’s Olympics delegation announced

Morocco's sports delegation for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games was unveiled on Tuesday, with a total of 60 athletes on the list.

Western envoys criticize South Sudan’s security bill permitting warrantless detentions

The security bill, which passed parliament July 3, has threatened the collapse of ongoing peace talks and prompted fears of arbitrary arrests ahead of the country's first-ever elections on Dec. 22.

Three-legged lion takes ‘record-breaking’ swim across river in Uganda

A well-earned rest for these two lions, who researchers believe swam the longest distance ever recorded for the species.

Mali’s junta lifts three-month suspension on political party activities

The activities of political parties and associations were suspended in April, purportedly to safeguard public order.