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Rwanda denies involvement in grenade attack blamed on Burundi rebels

"We call on Burundi to solve its own internal problems and not associate Rwanda with such despicable matters,"

Heat related deaths on the rise in Europe

Most recently the World Meteorological Organisation and the EU's climate agency Copernicus have reported that Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average.

Egypt joins South Africa in ICC case against Israel over Gaza conflict

The case accuses Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention during its conflict with the Gaza Strip. Egypt cited escalating Israeli aggression against Palestinian civilians as the reason for its decision to join the case.

Gaza: Slovenia and Egypt call for a ceasefire

Shokury also advised that the "Egyptian Israeli peace agreement" is the best chance for achieving peace in the region and also has "mechanisms" to "deal with any violations."

Niger says Benin’s blockade of its oil exports violates trade agreements

The blockade jeopardises Niger's plan to start exporting crude oil to China under a $400 million deal.

Work of four New York-based artists on show in Rabat

The artists, who have been friends for almost half a century, found inspiration in their travels.

Rural Ugandan woman gives hope to fellow sufferers of sickle cell disease

Doctor says messages of hope from people like Barbara Nabulo help those who feel discouraged or worry that sickle cell is a death sentence.

Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway marks six years of operation

The over 750-kilometre-long line is the first electrified transnational railway in East Africa.

Meghan Markle says it was “humbling” to discover she is part-Nigerian

The Duchess was speaking at an event in Abuja to highlighted the importance of female leadership and empowerment.

CAR: Some displaced people receiving assistance to move out of camps

After decades of instability and conflict in Central African Republic one in five Central Africans is either internally displaced or has found refuge abroad.