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South Africa recalls soldiers accused of sexual abuse in DRC/in /by
On Sunday, the South African army announced the recall of nearly a dozen peacekeepers suspected of operating a system of mass prostitution in front of their base in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Morocco: Tourists return amid restoration process/in /by
Marrakech, a city known for its iconic historical sites, suffered badly when a powerful earthquake rocked its foundations in early September. The 6.8 magnitude quake not only claimed nearly 3,000 lives in Morocco, but also left a significant scare on iconic landmarks.
Kenyan President William Ruto arrives in China for Belt and Road Forum/in /by
Kenyan President William Ruto has arrived in Beijing to participate in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation scheduled for two days in the Chinese capital.
FAO report assesses impact of disasters on agriculture and food security/in /by
In a groundbreaking revelation, the world now has an assessment of the consequences of disasters on a global scale: Over the past three decades, the agricultural sector has incurred losses amounting to approximately $3.8 trillion (equivalent to around €3.6 trillion).
IMF and World Bank meetings conclude in Morocco/in /by
IMF member states have agreed to increase their contributions to the global lender and to give Africa a third seat on its Executive Board, the International Monetary Fund announced on Saturday in Marrakech, Morocco.
Senegal drowns in plastic due to pervasive water sachet usage/in /by
In Senegal, water sachets have become an integral part of life. They are also a key contributor to plastic waste marring the West African nation's streets and coastlines.
Egyptian FM hosts Turkish counterpart to discuss Israel-Hamas war/in /by
Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, hosted his Turkish counterpart in Cairo, on Saturday, allocating a significant portion of their discussions on developments in the Gaza Strip.
Madagascar: Opposition candidates protest “institutional coup”/in /by
In Madagascar, proponents of a coalition consisting of 11 opposition contenders in the presidential election came together for a protest in Antananarivo, while supporters of incumbent president and candidate Andry Rajoelina assembled to show their support for him.
Egypt: Volunteers collect humanitarian aid to channel to Gaza/in /by
Volunteers from Resala charity organisation collect humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza as an aid convoy is set to head to Rafah on Egypt's eastern border with the Gaza Strip.
DRC: An “unwelcome” presidential election for painter Chéri Samba/in /by
Just over two months before the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congolese painter Chéri Samba, whose work is the subject of a retrospective at the Musée Maillol in Paris starting Tuesday, says he is pessimistic about the upcoming election.