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Somalis protest against Ethiopia-Somaliland deal/in /by
During the rally, participants spoke about the potential long-term effects of the deal, as well as the need for a united front to combat any perceived threats to national freedom and economic stability that could be posed by the deal in the future.
DR Congo: Opposition candidate petitions court to challenge Felix Tshisekedi’s victory/in /by
Théodore Ngoy, who came last in this presidential election filed the petition just before the expiration of its deadline Wednesday evening. He is credited by the Céni with 0.02% of the vote and 4,139 votes.
Kenya: Climate change inducing vector-borne diseases including malaria/in /by
"With increasing temperature, with increasing amount of rainfall and humidity, there is more breeding, there is more breeding sites and there is therefore a high chance of transmission of vector borne diseases like malaria, like dengue, like Rift Valley fever and chikungunya. .. Willis Akhwale
DRC: Opposition will not contest incumbent Félix Tshisekedi’s re-election/in /by
The principal opposition candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo have formally declared their decision not to challenge the re-election of the incumbent president, Félix Tshisekedi.
Sudan: RSF open to talks on immediate ceasefire with army/in /by
The move comes as the force led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo signed the addis ababa declaration with the Taqadum civilian coalition Tuesday and invited the army to do the same.
Niger: French embassy closure reactions/in /by
After months stuck in limbo, the French embassy in Niger shut its doors for the last time on January 2, marking an end to the five-month stand-off between the country's new leaders and Paris.
SA army dismisses ex-officer’s threat to remove president/in /by
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has swiftly distanced itself from alarming statements made by a former commander, Sylvester Mangolele, who recently surfaced in a video circulating widely on social media.
Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead, others trapped/in /by
Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas two days after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area. The first 72 hours are considered crucial to save lives after disasters.
Congo declares state of emergency over devastating floods and landslides/in /by
more than 360 villages and 36 districts were flooded throughout the country, affecting more than 320,000 people, At l east 17 people have died and six people missing. Urban planners are concerned by the scale of the phenomenon, and are calling for collective responsibility.
UN holds emergency meeting on Red Sea Security amid escalating Houthi attacks/in /by
In response to the escalating situation, several commercial cargo companies have adjusted their operations, diverting ships away from the Red Sea. Instead, they opt for a longer route around the southern tip of Africa, bypassing the Red Sea's access to the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal.