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South Africa starts clinical trials on first locally developed oral cholera vaccine
South Africa's health minister said the vaccine could be approved and ready for use in Africa by 2028.
Tanzania: UN calls for probe into protests killings as hundreds face treason charges
The United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said there was “an apparent attempt to conceal evidence" of deaths.
Thieves steal ancient statues from Syria’s National Museum of Damascus
An official from Syria’s Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums said that six marble statues were stolen, adding that an investigation is ongoing
Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last
Ethiopia named as host for 2027 UN Climate Summit
Dubbed the “Africa COP”, the summit is expected to center Africa's role in advancing climate justice and solutions
Egypt’s Foreign Minister engages with Sudan’s military leader in Port Sudan
Egypt's top diplomat met with Sudan's military leader Tuesday in a renewed push to advance a ceasefire plan, as the war-torn nation faces a catastrophic humanitarian situation following the paramilitary capture of a key Darfur city.
Democrats query millions Trump paid to Equatorial Guinea to accept deportees
The Trump administration made a $7.5 million payment to the government of Equatorial Guinea as it seeks to deport people to the West African country
IMF says Senegalese government retains sovereign right to manage its debt
It made the comments after discussing various options with Dakar on how to address the country’s “significant debt vulnerabilities”.
Catholic Church condemns killings in recent election-related protests in Tanzania
Church leaders have called for continued prayers and national reflection, warning that there can be no peace without justice.
Heavy rains hamper mudslide rescue efforts in eastern Uganda
The Uganda Red Cross Society, which is leading search and recovery efforts, says hopes of finding more survivors are fading, even as families in the area continue to report missing relatives