Kenyan President William Ruto arrives in China for Belt and Road Forum
Kenyan President William Ruto has arrived in Beijing to participate in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation scheduled for two days in the Chinese capital.
FAO report assesses impact of disasters on agriculture and food security
In a groundbreaking revelation, the world now has an assessment of the consequences of disasters on a global scale: Over the past three decades, the agricultural sector has incurred losses amounting to approximately $3.8 trillion (equivalent to around €3.6 trillion).
IMF and World Bank meetings conclude in Morocco
IMF member states have agreed to increase their contributions to the global lender and to give Africa a third seat on its Executive Board, the International Monetary Fund announced on Saturday in Marrakech, Morocco.
Senegal drowns in plastic due to pervasive water sachet usage
In Senegal, water sachets have become an integral part of life. They are also a key contributor to plastic waste marring the West African nation's streets and coastlines.
Egyptian FM hosts Turkish counterpart to discuss Israel-Hamas war
Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, hosted his Turkish counterpart in Cairo, on Saturday, allocating a significant portion of their discussions on developments in the Gaza Strip.
Madagascar: Opposition candidates protest “institutional coup”
In Madagascar, proponents of a coalition consisting of 11 opposition contenders in the presidential election came together for a protest in Antananarivo, while supporters of incumbent president and candidate Andry Rajoelina assembled to show their support for him.
Egypt: Volunteers collect humanitarian aid to channel to Gaza
Volunteers from Resala charity organisation collect humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza as an aid convoy is set to head to Rafah on Egypt's eastern border with the Gaza Strip.
DRC: An “unwelcome” presidential election for painter Chéri Samba
Just over two months before the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congolese painter Chéri Samba, whose work is the subject of a retrospective at the Musée Maillol in Paris starting Tuesday, says he is pessimistic about the upcoming election.
Sudan: Hope fades as war enters sixth month
Six months since conflict broke out, Sudan's brutal war continues to inflict immeasurable suffering: endangering lives, displacing millions from their homes, and causing deaths even in areas far from frontlines.
Egypt: Main opposition hopeful abandons presidential race
Egyptian opposition politician Ahmed al-Tantawi declared on Friday that he would withdraw from the presidential race. This decision followed weeks of accusations of harassment and arrests by the authorities.