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Malawi’s main opposition party endorses Peter Mutharika as its flag-bearer
Malawi's main opposition, the Democratic Progress Party, has endorsed former President Peter Mutharika, 84, as its candidate for the 2025 presidential election.
Aid workers sound alarm over worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan
Aid workers working with people who have fled Sudan to neighbouring Chad have sounded the alarm over a worsening humanitarian situation in the Darfur region of Sudan, where war has created conditions approaching famine.
Congolese rumba star holds humanitarian concert in eastern DRC
Speaking to thousands of music fans, Fally Ipupa sent a message of support and comfort to the victims of the war in the region.
Donkey carts used to collect household garbage in Bamako
The city has more than doubled its population in recent years and struggles to manage its waste. State waste management services are completely absent.
Senegal marks milestone with launch of first satellite
It has become one of just 12 African nations with their own surveillance and telecommunications satellites in space.
SADC summit in Harare as the region faces multiple challenges
Southern Africa faces an ongoing drought, protracted fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and the outbreak of a new and more deadly strain of the mpox virus.
Europe rushes to contain outbreak of new and more deadly strain of mpox
There is a huge shortage of vaccines for the infectious disease in Africa, where the new strain emerged.
At least 18 dead in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza
The dead included 15 members of the same family who were sheltering in a warehouse.
Lawmakers in Turkey draw blood in brawl during parliament debate on jailed colleague
In a subsequent scuffle involving dozens of deputies, a female lawmaker was struck, leaving drops of blood on steps leading the speaker’s lectern.
Burundi: Thousands of Pilgrims Gather at Mugera Marian Shrine
High-ranking officials from Burundi, including President Evariste Ndayishimiye and his wife, also attended the pilgrimage at Mugera.