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African Union’s partnership with UN “essential to confronting threats” facing Africa

The partnership between the African Union and the United Nations is vital to addressing the challenges facing African nations, representatives from both organizations told the Security Council on Tuesday.

Hundreds march in Mexico City calling for an end to the war in Gaza

Hundreds of people gathered in Mexico City on Tuesday to demand an end to the war in Gaza, as the world marked two years since the Hamas attack that triggered the ongoing conflict.

Scientists develop vaccine to protect young elephants from potentially lethal herpesvirus

Scientists at Britain’s Chester Zoo have produced a new vaccine that protests young elephants from a potentially lethal disease. Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, or EEHV, can kill animals within 24 hours. The jab will help them resist it.

Gold prices hit historic $4,000 mark amid global uncertainty

Gold is often seen as a safe-haven asset in times of crisis, and experts suggest continued volatility in global markets could keep prices elevated in the near term.

Cabral Libii vows to end 43 years of rule and build a ‘New Cameroon’ [Interview]

we have a clear political vision. Over the past five years, we’ve published two books: in 2021, our ideological proposal “Community Federalism”, and last year, “The Manifesto for Change and Progress”, a nearly 400-page document that some say is overly ...

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.