Crowds risk death for food in Gaza as famine warnings intensify/in /by
Large crowds of Palestinians carried sacks of flour through Gaza City’s Zikim area as growing hunger and blocked aid deliveries deepened the humanitarian crisis in the territory.
Tanzania bans foreigners from key businesses, risks regional fallout/in /by
Tanzania is cracking down on foreign participation in key sectors of its economy. Under a new directive, foreigners are now prohibited from engaging in 15 business areas considered essential to grassroots economic empowerment.
At least six South Sudan soldiers killed in border clashes with Uganda/in /by
While minor clashes have occurred in the past, such deadly confrontations between the two allied forces remain rare.
Tsunami warnings lifted in Japan and US but Chile remains on alert/in /by
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after waves followed a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
Canada to back Palestinian state at UN in September – PM Carney/in /by
Over 140 countries already recognize Palestine, but Canada’s decision would signal a notable policy shift, reinforcing calls for a two-state solution grounded in peace and democratic principles.
Kenya cracks down on alcohol sales nationwide/in /by
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has just announced a sweeping crackdown on where and how alcohol can be sold across the country. In a report released July 30, the authority banned alcohol sales in ten types of locations, including supermarkets.
WATCH: Ozzy Osbourne honoured in public procession through Birmingham/in /by
Thousands lined the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday as a hearse carrying the body of Ozzy Osbourne made its way through the city where Black Sabbath was born.
Deadly border clash between Ugandan and South Sudanese troops highlights ongoing tensions/in /by
While minor clashes have occurred in the past, such deadly confrontations between the two allied forces remain rare.
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery Not for Sale – NNPC/in /by
[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has ruled out sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-graded rehabilitation and retention of the plant.
Angola: Taxi Strike Over Fuel Hike Spurs Deadly Riots in Angolan Capital/in /by
[RFI] At least five people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in Luanda after a taxi strike over fuel prices turned violent. Shops were looted, cars were damaged and large parts of Angola's capital came to a standstill.