Sudan health ministry: more than 2000 cholera deaths since July 2024/in /by
Ravaged by the ongoing civil war, Sudan has also been facing a growing health crisis. With hospitals regular victims of airstrikes and infrastructure out of order in large areas of the country, fast-spreading diseases like cholera are leaving a deadly trail in the population.
South Africa: national assembly passes last part of annual budget bill/in /by
The Appropriation Bill is the third major part of the country's annual budget. But passing it constituted a headache for the government for several months. On Wednesday, the legislation was approved by the national assembly.
Where is the civil war in Sudan heading?/in /by
More than two years of conflict, a death toll ranging from 60,000 to 150,000 according to different sources, and a divided country: Sudan's civil war is among the deadliest conflicts in the world. But this year, the military dynamics have shifted.
Libyan PM Dbeibah condemns dire conditions in Gaza during meeting with US officials/in /by
Libya on Wednesday denounced the dire conditions in the Gaza Strip during a meeting with US officials in Tripoli.
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania ready for kick off ahead of African Nations Championship/in /by
Preparations to host the African Nations Championship, or CHAN, across three East African countries are at an advanced stage ahead of the official kick-off on 2 August. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are co-hosting the event.
Failure to tackle climate change could be a violation of international law, UN court finds/in /by
Nations failing to tackle climate change could violate international law, the United Nations’ top court said on Wednesday, and the consequences could be expensive.
Israeli cruise ship skips Greek Island after pro-Palestinian protest/in /by
A cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists left the Greek island of Syros on Tuesday without allowing passengers to disembark, following a large pro-Palestinian protest at the port.
‘States must ACT NOW’: Climate activists protest outside ICJ/in /by
Climate activists gathered outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Wednesday, holding banners that read, “Courts have spoken. The law is clear. States must ACT NOW.”
Nigeria’s senate approves $21 Billion foreign loan plan to fund 2025 budget/in /by
With this approval, Nigeria’s debt burden is expected to climb, raising concerns among analysts about sustainability and long-term repayment.
Explosions light up Gaza as Israeli offensive intensifies/in /by
Desperation is mounting in the Palestinian territory of more than 2 million, which experts say is at risk of famine because of Israel's blockade and nearly two-year offensive.