Tens of thousands protest Trump’s ‘authoritarian rule’ across US and Europe/in /by
Protesters accuse the Trump administration of attempting to subvert democracy
Egyptians call for Rafah border crossing with Gaza Strip to be reopened/in /by
Israel on Saturday said the crossing between Egypt and Gaza would remain closed until further notice.
Met Museum show brings together Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses/in /by
'Divine Egypt' explores how the gods and imagery were experienced in temples, shrines, and tombs, and how they came to life in daily worship.
Counting underway in Libya following elections in 16 municipal councils/in /by
Libyans hope these municipal elections will pave the way for long-delayed parliamentary and presidential polls.
GenZ protesters return to streets in Morocco after pause/in /by
Led by an online youth collective, they are demanding government reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis.
Ivory Coast leader urges young people to vote in presidential poll/in /by
President Alassane Ouattara is running for a fourth term in office in the election due to take place on 25 October.
Ivorian presidential candidate’s offers youth a message of hope/in /by
Jean-Louis Billon was on the campaign trail in Abidjan’s working class neighbourhood of Abobo on Saturday.
Child soldiers released by South Sudan’s People’s Defence Forces prepare for civilian life/in /by
South Sudan’s efforts to end the recruitment of child soldiers appear to be paying off. According to the UN, some children have just been released by the South Sudan People's Defence Forces and are beginning their transition back to civilian life.
Madagascar coup leader sworn is as president, promises new elections within two years/in /by
An army colonel who seized power in a military coup has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president. Colonel Michael Randrianirina took the oath of office on Friday - just three days after leading the takeover that saw president Andry Rajoelina flee the country.
Culinary innovator Fatmata Binta appointed FAO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Africa/in /by
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator and advocate for African agrifood systems, as FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa.