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DR Congo queries Apple over ‘blood minerals’ from conflict-ridden east

The lawyers shared concerns that Apple’s supply chain may be tainted by blood minerals — those obtained through unethical mining practices — from the DRC.

Egypt rejects displacement of Palestinians into Sinai or any other place- President El-Sissi

“Since the developments that the region has witnessed over the past months and the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, the Egyptian stance from the first moment has been to completely reject any displacement of the Palestinians from their land into Sinai or...

CAF Champions League: TP Mazembe “fully prepared to defend its chances” in semi-final game

TP Mazembe head coach, Lamine Ndiaye, who won a CAF Champions League trophy with the team in 2010 remains set on his objective. The team's held a presser on Thursday (Apr. 25) in Cairo ahed of Friday's match.

Can Africa’s soil sustain food security? [Business Africa]

Counterfeit fertilisers threaten Africa's agricultural prosperity amid rising hunger while the long-standing conflict plunges Sudan's economy. Unemployment and food prices are on the rise.

Eto’o, Adebayor and French President Macron score in charity football match

The game at the Stade Bernard Giroux outside Paris raised funds for a French foundation dedicated to improving the lives of hospitalised children and adolescents.

Tanzania: Death toll from flooding rises to 155 as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

That is more than double the number of deaths reported two weeks ago as the amount of rainfall increases, especially in the coastal region and the capital, Dar es Salaam.

Universal social protection needs more financing, says ILO

An additional US$1.4 trillion is needed to achieve universal social protection across low- and middle-income countries, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Wednesday.

Haiti: Former PM Henry submits resignation of cabinet, transitional council takes power

The swearing-in ceremony of the transitional council on Thursday (Apr. 25) did not take place at the National Palace in the capital for fear of gangs.

Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning TikTok

Kenya's government is cautioning against a blanket ban on TikTok despite growing worries over the content circulated on the platform. Instead, authorities are advocating for stricter oversight measures by regulatory bodies.

Over 100 inmates break free from a Nigerian prison after heavy rains

Over 100 prisoners have fled from a correctional facility near Nigeria's capital following severe rain that caused damage to parts of the prison infrastructure.