Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to hold amid tensions and diplomatic juggling/in /by
Meanwhile, Russia signaled readiness to assist in resolving the conflict, though it ruled out acting as a mediator. Analysts say Moscow's limited response has left Tehran disappointed, highlighting shifting power dynamics in the region.
At least 120 children abducted by Al Shabab in northern Mozambique, HRW says/in /by
At least 120 children have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique in recent days, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday, warning of a rise in abductions in the country's troubled Cabo Delgado province.
Over 40 killed in attack on Sudanese hospital: WHO Chief condemns “Appalling” strike/in /by
We cannot say this louder: attacks on health must stop everywhere! Hospitals are not a target,”
South Africa’s independent mechanics join forces to compete with big companies/in /by
Independent car mechanics in South Africa’s townships have long faced challenges accessing spare parts due the buying power of large urban car repair chains. Now a cooperative is bringing township mechanics together to give them a fairer slice of the pie, providing speedy access to spare parts.
Angola’s Lourenço tells U.S : shift from aid to investment/in /by
An emphasis on ‘mutual benefit’ in President João Lourenço’s opening speech of the US-Africa summit reflects a growing awareness among African delegations that the U.S’ interest in Africa is diminishing – particularly when it comes to humanitarian aid.
Scientists find way to identify elephant ivory disguised as legal mammoth ivory/in /by
The method could help law enforcement fight illegal ivory trade.
South Africa launches vaccination drive to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak/in /by
While death rates are typically low, the disease can make animals ill with fever, decreased appetite, excessive drooling, blisters and other symptoms.
Nigeria: Iran-Israel War – Petrol Nears N1,000/L in Nigeria, Marketers Predict Further Hike/in /by
[Daily Trust] From Abdullateef Aliyu and Dotun Omisakin, Lagos; Faruk Shuaibu; Ahmad Datti and Salim Umar Ibrahim, Kano
Somalia launches Centennial Vision 2060 roadmap for ‘peace, prospertity and progress’/in /by
Billed as a roadmap for peace, prosperity and progress, Somalia's CV2060 is a framework for economic and institutional development aimed at transforming the East African nation into a middle-income country within the next 35 years.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni to seek re-election/in /by
Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been in power since 1986, making him the fourth longest-ruling leader in Africa.