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Chicago vigil pays tribute to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson

As news of Rev. Jesse Jackson's passing spread, those who knew him best gathered Tuesday evening in Chicago for a prayer and vigil, vowing to "keep hope alive" — the very mantra that defined his decades-long fight for equality.

Senegal prosecutor rejects accusations police tortured and killed student

A public prosecutor in Senegal has rejected accusations that a student who died on a Dakar university campus was killed by police.

Algeria and France agree to restore security cooperation after visit by French Interior Minister

France and Algeria agreed on Tuesday to restart security cooperation during a visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, marking the first sign of a thaw in diplomatic ties.

Erdogan slams Israel over Somaliland recognition, warns of horn of Africa instability

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has criticised Israel’s move to recognise the breakaway Republic of Somaliland, saying the decision will not benefit Somaliland or the wider region.

South Africa to deploy troops to crime hotspots within 10 days

Crime-weary South Africa will deploy army units alongside police within 10 days to tackle rampant crime fuelled by drugs gangs and illegal miners, the police minister said Tuesday.

Nigeria issues warning over illegal recruitment of its citizens for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Nigeria warned its nationals against being recruited for armed conflicts abroad after reports that some were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as were citizens of other African countries.

Nigeria and Kenya lead production of electric vans using Chinese kits

As nations seek to cut fuel costs and reduce emissions, both countries have signed deals to assemble vehicles using kits produced by automakers in China.

Erdogan in Addis: Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Ethiopia for his first official visit since 2015. He was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with an elaborate ceremony at the presidential palace in Addis Ababa.

UN calls on both authorities in Libya to protect rights of migrants

A new report by two of its agencies describes systematic rights violations and abuses of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Art dealers shift focus to Gulf buyers amid global sales slump

As global art sales tumble, the oil-rich Gulf is emerging as the industry's new frontier, with heavyweights like Art Basel making their regional debut in Qatar to tap into a surge of cultural investment.