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Investigation finds Israeli group behind Palestinian evacuation flights
About 150 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg in November – one of at least three flights filled with Gazans to have arrived in Indonesia and South Africa since last May.
Moroccan men give traditional thanks to women for holy month cooking
Known as the “right of salt”, it’s an age-old tradition in the Maghreb showing gratitude for efforts made to prepare the daily meals.
More than 50 African migrants rescued from boat in central Mediterranean
The operation on Friday evening was the second sea rescue of the day for Italian NGO Organisation Emergency.
African economic growth threatened as oil prices surge
An expert says most African countries have fuel reserves for just 15 to 25 days, compared to the International Energy Agency standard of 90 days.
Congo-Brazzaville’s president set to extend four-decade rule
Three million people are registered to vote in Sunday's elections, but voter turnout is expected to be low.
Rwanda threatens to withdraw troops from Mozambique anti-jihadist operation
Kigali says will pull out of the operation if sufficient funding for the mission is not assured.
Two pastors, one mission: standing with Haitian migrants in Ohio USA
One grew up in rural Haiti amid poverty and violence. The other in Michigan as a "blue-collar farm kid." In Springfield, Ohio, Pastors Reginald Silencieux and Carl Ruby have united around a common cause inspired by their faith: supporsupporting the city's Haitian migrants.
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country due to threats
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine announced Saturday that he has fled the country to escape a military-led manhunt following January's disputed presidential election, as concerns grow over the safety of the popular politician who challenged longtime leader Yoweri Museveni.
Senegal makes $471 Million debt payment but faces tough times head
Senegal successfully paid nearly half a billion dollars in debt obligations on Friday, avoiding default, but spending cuts, delayed payments to other lenders, and growing civil unrest cast doubt on how much time the effort buys the West African nation.
France renews ties with CAR in first Ministerial visit in eight years
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived in Bangui on Friday for the first high-level French visit in eight years, declaring the "full restoration" of relations with the former colony as it navigates deepening ties with Russia.