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South Sudan’s hunger emergency: officials warn of deepening crisis

Almost two‑thirds of South Sudan’s population—around 7.9 million people—are now facing severe hunger, according to new figures released Tuesday, as renewed fighting between government and opposition forces accelerates the country’s slide toward catastr...

First shipment of lithium sulphate produced in Africa leaves Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe shipped its first consignment of lithium sulphate on Monday, raising Harare’s hopes of becoming a hub for battery minerals processing.

DR Congo president orders audit of cobalt and copper export revenues

Felix Tshisekedi said poor oversight and capital flight were some of the issues preventing the country from fully benefiting from record sales.

Last Kenyan officers leave Haiti as new international security initiative begins

The last contingent of Kenyan police officers has left Haiti, bringing an end to the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission, that’s been in place since 2024.

Mali’s leader says situation ‘under control’ in first address since attacks

In his first address to the country since the weekend’s wave of attacks, Mali’s junta leader Assimi Goita said on Tuesday that “the situation is under control.”

Senegal adopts electoral reform, paving the way for PM Sonko’s presidential run

Senegal's National Assembly adopted an electoral code reform on Tuesday, paving the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in the 2029 presidential election. The opposition called the changes "tailored to one man."

‘The situation is under control,’ Mali’s junta leader says in first address since weekend attacks

In his first address to the country since the weekend’s wave of attacks, Mali’s junta leader Assimi Goita said on Tuesday that “the situation is under control.”

Senegal MPs vote to amend electoral code, paving the way for PM Sonko’s presidential candidacy

Senegal's National Assembly adopted an electoral code reform on Tuesday, paving the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in the 2029 presidential election. The opposition called the changes "tailored to one man."

Tunisia President dismisses minister of energy and industry

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday ordered the dismissal of energy and industry minister Fatma Thabet Chiboub, ahead of a parliament meeting to review controversial draft laws on renewable energy contracts.

Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita reappears in Bamako after weekend attacks

Mali's military leader Assimi Goita, who has not appeared in public since large-scale jihadist-separatist attacks at the weekend, has met the Russian ambassador to his country, his office said on Tuesday.