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Zimbabwe court strikes down abortion ban for marital rape victims and minors

Zimbabwe Court Strikes Down Abortion Ban for Marital Rape Victims and Minors

DRC: At least 10 dead and several kidnapped in an ADF attack

"We call on the population to be vigilant and we assure them that we will drive the enemy out of our territory ,"

Gaza: UNRWA to halt aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom crossing

The UN agency for Palestine refugees decided on Sunday to halt aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom crossing, a main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, citing ongoing safety concerns along the route.

Senegal PM says he will continue in his role despite speculation

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Monday said he would remain head of the government rather than preside over the parliament, after his party's landslide election win sparked questions over his political role

Egypt rallies for humanitarian support for Gaza

Egypt on Monday hosted an international conference to rally humanitarian support for Gaza which has been wracked by more than a year of war between Hamas and Israel.

UN desertification summit opens in Riyadh

Speakers at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's COP16 which is taking place in Saudi Arabia warned that action needed to be taken to protect life on Earth.

Kenya approves roll out of vaginal ring to protect women against HIV infections

Women using the ring have praised its effectiveness, saying they prefer it to daily Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs.

Film directors gather to celebrate the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival

A lineup of filmmakers, including Sean Penn, Tim Burton, Alfonso Cuaron, Justine Triet, Ava DuVernay and David Cronenberg attend the Marrakech Film Festival and take part in conversations in front of audiences

Biden arrives in Angola for his long-awaited sub-Saharan Africa visit

In Angola, Biden will announce new developments on health, agribusiness, security cooperation as well as the Lobito Corridor, White House officials said.

Kenya’s Yegon and Ethiopia’s Jifar win marathon in Singapore

Kenyan Geoffrey Yegon and Fantu Zewude Jifar of Ethiopia claim Singapore marathon victories, as the race draws over 55,000 runners across five race categories