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Sudanese returnees face overwhelming challenges as they start to rebuild

As thousands of Sudanese refugees return home, they confront overwhelming challenges amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Cameroon’s 92-year-old Paul Biya makes first campaign stop as he seeks eighth presidential term

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, appeared on Tuesday at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election. The world’s oldest head of state is seeking an eighth term when voters go to the polls on Sunday.

Desperate search for fuel in Mali’s capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade

Residents of Mali's capital Bamako are feeling the impact of a blockade on fuel imports declared last month by a militant group affiliated with al-Qaida.

US delegation to join Gaza peace talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egyptian Foreign Minister says

Negotiations were underway on Tuesday on the first phase of Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza.

Madagascar: Junior doctors join Gen Z-led protest movement as pressure mounts on president

Hundreds of medical students and junior doctors marched in Antananarivo on Tuesday to demand better working conditions.

UNESCO poised for historic leadership change

His election would mark a symbolic milestone for Arab and African representation at the head of the Paris-based U.N. agency, which has faced years of financial strain and accusations of politicization.

DRC: Military court convicts 23 people over collaboration with Allied Democratic Forces

The Beni garrison military court gave out sentences ranging from five to 20 years of penal servitude.

Meta agrees to $32.8 Million data privacy settlement with Nigeria

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to settle a $32.8 million data privacy fine with the Nigerian government, marking a significant moment for digital rights enforcement in Africa.

Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after joining Gaza aid flotilla

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Greece on Monday after being deported from Israel, alongside dozens of participants from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.

Chad ends ties with Prince Harry’s African parks

Chad said it has withdrawn a mandate held by a non-profit conservation group associated with Prince Harry to manage its wildlife reserves, accusing the leading charity of not doing enough to stop poaching.