Sudan Army denies bombing WFP aid convoy in Darfur/in /by
The WFP said three of the convoy’s 16 trucks were damaged and caught fire, but all staff were safe. The organization is assessing the full impact and gathering more information.
Security forces in Somalia confront Islamic State militants/in /by
The fighting is being mostly carried out by forces in the semi-autonomous Puntland region and it has been substantial, as soldiers in this remote area have faced obstacles including harsh terrain, ambush attempts, and hidden explosive devices
Hungary stages Europe’s largest fireworks display for national holiday/in /by
Hungary celebrated its national holiday on Wednesday with a record-breaking fireworks display over the River Danube in Budapest, billed as the largest in Europe.
Gazan bodybuilders struggle to keep up form amid ongoing war/in /by
Severe hunger has seen the athletes struggle to maintain the muscle mass to workout on makeshift equipment.
Al Qaeda-linked group claims to kill 21 soldiers in Mali/in /by
The head of the US Africa Command, General Michael Langley, said that Islamist groups are looking to extend their reach to West Africa’s coastline, allowing them to significantly boost their revenue through human trafficking, smuggling, and arms trading.
Legal challenge targets president Biya’s bid for eighth term/in /by
Biya, in power since 1982, remains one of the longest-serving—and oldest—heads of state globally, with his candidacy already confirmed via social media.
Benin mourns footballer Razak Omotoyossi/in /by
Omotoyossi played at the 2008 and 2010 AFCONs. He became one of the best scorers in the history of Beninese football, along with Stéphane Sessègnon and Steve Mounié. He was 39 at the time of his death
Japan unveils $5.5B plan, AI training to boost Africa ties/in /by
TICAD 9, attended by roughly 50 African countries alongside global organizations, is Japan’s latest effort to reclaim influence in Africa as U.S. engagement wanes and China’s presence grows.
SAIL festival returns to Amsterdam with hundreds of historic ships/in /by
The Dutch capital welcomed a fleet of ships from all over the world on Wednesday as SAIL began, the country’s largest maritime festival.
Japan’s TICAD 9 summit highlights African leadership, funding, and reforms/in /by
TICAD 9, attended by roughly 50 African countries alongside global organizations, is Japan’s latest effort to reclaim influence in Africa as U.S. engagement wanes and China’s presence grows.