WHO warns one million children face acute malnutrition in DR Congo/in /by
The UN agency says the intensifying conflict in the east of the country is forcing more people to flee their homes, driving up their needs.
South African restaurant crafts a nearly 10-foot Gatsby sub/in /by
With no less than 10 layers of fillings, the sandwich tipped the scales at 65.27 kilograms (145 pounds) after it was balanced precariously on a weighing machine using a tray with supports.
Dissolution of Kenyan cabinet: public response/in /by
Kenyans have been reacting to the dissolution of the cabinet by the president. President William Ruto yielded to pressure and dissolved his cabinet following two weeks of protests against the government breaching the Kenyan parliament, a first in history.
Congo truce ends in a week: Aid groups warn of missed opportunity to help civilians/in /by
“Even in accessible areas, the displaced suffer because resources are limited," said Barry, adding that the agency has yet to deploy additional resources.
Eastern DRC: Rwanda and M23 accused of violating truce/in /by
The Congolese army on Thursday accused the M23 rebels and Rwanda of violating a humanitarian ceasefire announced by the United States last week.
Nigerian court says it will begin hearing Binance tax evasion case in October/in /by
A court in Nigeria has said it will begin a trial against cryptocurrency exchange Binance over tax evasion charges on Oct. 11, the judge hearing the matter said on Friday.
Eritrean cyclist Girmay completes a hat trick of stage wins on Tour de France/in /by
Girmay, who became the first Black rider to ever win a Tour stage this month, edged Wout van Aert, who was boxed on the right side of the road, and Arnaud Demare to extend his lead at the top of the rankings for the best sprinter’s green jersey.
Rwanda votes in elections President Paul Kagame is widely expected to win/in /by
Kagame came to power as the leader of rebels who took control of Rwanda's government and ended the genocide in 1994.
Western envoys criticize South Sudan security bill that could allow warrantless detentions/in /by
The security bill, which passed parliament July 3, has threatened the collapse of ongoing peace talks and prompted fears of arbitrary arrests ahead of the country's first-ever elections on Dec. 22. President Salva Kiir has 30 days to approve or veto the law.
Sudan’s warring parties arrive in Geneva for UN-hosted talks on possible local cease-fires/in /by
Sudan's warring parties arrive in Geneva for UN-hosted talks on possible local cease-fires