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Egypt criticizes western countries’ decision to cut funding to UN agency in Gaza/in /by
The foreign minister deemed it unacceptable to diminish UNRWA's capacity to fulfill its responsibilities due to the actions of certain individuals. He emphasized that holding the entire agency responsible for the actions of a few is unwarranted, given the crucial role the agency plays.
Gabon: Nomination of former president of Constitutional court sparks controversy/in /by
Can a figure who is considered by some Gabonese as part of the Bongo era system hold a key position, be it honorary? The issue has divided the central African nation for days.
What is ECOWAS and why have 3 coup-hit nations quit the West Africa bloc?/in /by
It's the first time in the bloc's nearly 50 years of existence that its members are withdrawing in such a manner. Analysts say it's an unprecedented blow to the group and a further threat to the region's stability.
South Africa pays homage to slain journalists in Gaza/in /by
During the vigil, attendees, including journalists, discussed the challenges faced by reporters, touching upon the concept of objectivity. Deshnee Subramany, the organizer of the vigil, emphasized the impact of the ongoing conflict on journalists' ability to maintain objectivity.
Thousands flee as Israeli troops advance in southern Gaza City of Khan Yunis/in /by
As the conflict escalates in the southern Gaza City of Khan Yunis, thousands of Palestinians are evacuating towards Rafah near the Egyptian border, carrying whatever belongings they can.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, accusing Bloc of ‘Inhumane’ Sanctions/in /by
The military juntas in West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States on Sunday.
DRC: Chinese-built hydroelectric power plant Illuminates Kinshasa/in /by
In an effort to address the persistent issue of insufficient electricity in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chinese companies, particularly Sinohydro, have played a pivotal role in constructing the Zongo II Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Ivory Coast: A government-led agricultural initiative to empower women and nourish communities/in /by
In this 13-hectare field in Fapaha, 20 km from Korhogo in northern Côte d'Ivoire, dozens of women work on their vegetable plantations. Here, onions, lettuce, cabbage and carrots are grown.
Kenyan beekeepers turn to bee venom as lucrative alternative/in /by
In Kenya, beekeepers are turning away from traditional honey harvesting to tap into the growing market for bee venom, a substance gaining popularity in alternative medicine.
CAR: President Touadéra meets Pope Francis for talks on cooperation and diplomacy/in /by
In a significant diplomatic encounter, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic engaged in discussions with Pope Francis during his visit to the Vatican on Saturday.