Egypt and Jordan criticises Israel’s continuing aggression in the Gaza Strip
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Jordan have strongly criticised Israel's continuing aggression in the Gaza Strip after holding talks in Cairo on Wednesday.
Breakdancing makes Olympic debut with Moroccan champion Bilal Mallakh
From humble beginnings to the global stage of the Olympics, Bilal Mallakh embodies determination and dreams realized. Now, as he represents Morocco and Africa.
A look into Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye’s first 100 days in office
Diomaye faced the huge challenge of reducing the prices of basic commodities like bread, oil and sugar. In June, his government took measures that saw prices of basic commodities remain stable.
2024 Olympics: Kenya’s Athletes Set to Compete in Six Fields
Kenyan athletes are gearing up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, with 83 athletes set to compete in six different fields.
Migrant raft crashes into rocks and sinks off Turkish coast, killing 7
A life raft carrying migrants crashed into rocks off Turkey’s Aegean coastal town of Cesme on Tuesday, killing seven people on board, the Turkish coastguard said.
Nigeria: NNPC Seeks New Oil-Backed Loan to Boost Finances
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's NNPC is in talks for another oil-backed loan to boost its finances and allow investment in its business, its chief executive told Reuters, as pressure mounts on the state-backed oil company the economy depends upon.
Zimbabwe faces increased malnutrition amid severe drought
UNICEF Zimbabwe emphasized the severe impact on children and pregnant women, highlighting the urgent need for international support to address the worsening situation.
UK-Rwanda deal “didn’t stipulate money should be returned”
"[...]The United Kingdom has not made the request, the government has not said that if they terminate the Treaty, the funds have to be returned," Rwanda's deputy government spokesperson said Tuesday (Jul. 9). "This was not a loan [...] this was money sent to Rwanda to carry out specific actions."
WATCH: New IDF footage from Gaza operations
The video depicts Israeli troops in the aftermath of Tuesday's heavy bombardment, advancing through a devastated neighborhood, actively firing and entering a property.
South Sudan peace talks risk collapse over new security law ahead of first election
“This law violates the fundamental rights and freedoms of South Sudanese citizens, it eliminates civic and political space," Amum said. “There can be no peace or democracy under such a law.”