Muslims around the world mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Tens of thousands gathered for celebrations marking the birth of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in Yemen and Iraq.
Death toll rises after deadly landslide levels Darfur village
A catastrophic landslide wiped out this part of Sudan’s Darfur region. So far, 375 bodies have been recovered and laid to rest. But the Sudan Liberation Movement warns the death toll could climb to 1,000.
Namibia: Namibia’s Draft Oil Policy Lacks Compliance Penalties
[Namibian] The draft oil and gas local content policy that aims to regulate the petroleum industry has been criticised for lacking clear penalties when foreign companies do not comply and can easily be used for corruption.
Nigeria’s maternal mortality rates prompt urgent community initiatives
Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Rates Prompt Urgent Community Healthcare Initiatives
U.S. approves $32.5 million aid package to combat hunger in Nigeria
The United States has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, in a rare shift in U.S. foreign policy since President Donald Trump suspended most aid through the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Sudan: The Ethiopian Dam On the Nile River Is Defined As a ‘Threat’ By Egypt and Sudan
[Agenzia Fides] Addis Ababa -- "The Ethiopian dam on the Nile is a continuing threat to stability in the eastern Nile basin," states a joint statement from Egypt and Sudan issued yesterday, September 3, at the conclusion of the meeting held in Cairo between the ministers of foreign affairs and irrigation of both countries.
Cheetah cubs destined for illegal wildlife trade rescued in Somaliland
Despite being severely undernourished and limping from months of being tied up – the 10 cubs are now in a stable condition.
Xi Jinping and Emmerson Mnangagwa announce upgraded bilateral relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the upgrading of bilateral relations to an all-weather community with a shared future in Beijing on Thursday.
Non-profit APOPO trains rats for lifesaving missions in Tanzania
With a superpower sense of smell, they can be taught to sniff out landmines, diseases, and even humans buried under rubble.
Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak in Kasai
The National Institute of Public Health declared a heightened emergency this week after the number of potential cases grew. On Thursday, the health ministry officially stated that Ebola is spreading once again in the region.