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Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports/in /by
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the launch as a “big achievement,” saying the dam shows what Africans can accomplish. Leaders from across the continent attended the ceremony, with South Sudan and Kenya announcing plans to import Ethiopian power.
President Sisi orders authorities to review clemency request for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah/in /by
A glimmer of hope for Alaa Abd el-Fattah after Egypt’s President Sisi ordered authorities to study a possible pardon for the well-known blogger and activist.
Power blackouts across Khartoum as city hit by wave of RSF drone strikes/in /by
Sudan’s capital Khartoum was plunged into darkness early on Tuesday after drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces triggered a major power outage across the city.
Demonstrators in Spain call for full arms embargo on Israel/in /by
Hundreds of people rallied in Madrid, Barcelona and other Spanish cities on Tuesday, protesting Israel’s offensive in Gaza and urging stronger government action in solidarity with Palestine.
African leaders push for climate investment at Ethiopia summit/in /by
Delegates are expected to finalize a declaration this week capturing Africa’s priorities, which will be presented at COP30 in November. COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago attended the summit and expressed solidarity with Africa’s vision.
US President Trump to skip G20 summit in Johannesburg/in /by
After months of tense relations with South Africa, US President Trump says he won't attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg. His vice president, JD Vance, will represent him.
‘Get out of there’: Israeli PM urges Palestinians to evacuate ahead of Gaza City offensive/in /by
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the residents of Gaza City to "get out of there" ahead of an offensive aimed at taking over the largest Palestinian city.
Hundreds march in Havana for feast of Cuba’s patron saint/in /by
Hundreds of Cubans marched through Havana on Sunday in a procession honouring the Virgin of Charity, the country’s patron saint, on her feast day.
Nepal’s prime minister resigns following violent protests/in /by
Nepal’s prime minister resigned Tuesday following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption.
CAR: MINUSCA peacekeepers provide medical help for people with disabilities/in /by
Peacekeepers from the United Nations’ MINUSCA mission in the Central African Republic have been reaching out to residents of Bangui living with disabilities.