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France, Egypt, and Jordan hold talks on the situation in Gaza
The talks come as Israel escalates its offensive in the Palestinian enclave following the collapse of the ceasefire with Hamas.
Heavy rains flood Congo’s capital, killing at least 22 people
"We’ve been here since nightfall, but we’re not making any progress because we’ve been told that the road is cut in two, and we have goods that we’re going to pick up,”
Tourists, wildlife attempt amicable co-existance at Cape Town harbour
The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront welcomes 25 million visitors a year. It is also home to marine and other wildlife which inhabit the harbour. A team of dedicated monitors works to prevent human-wildlife conflict
Mixed feelings in Goma ahead of DR Congo’s talks with M23 rebels
The government is to hold its first direct talks with the Rwanda-backed militants in Doha later this week.
African Union mediators hold talks to resolve political crisis in South Sudan
African Union mediators landed in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Wednesday for urgent talks aimed at preventing a return to civil war.
Africa off track on maternal mortality targets, UN warns on world health day 2025
Across the African region, an estimated 178,000 women die each year due to complications in pregnancy or childbirth.
Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria over Malian drone downing
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger accuse Algeria of shooting down the Malian armed forces drone about a week ago.
UN intensifies patrols at displacement camps amid rising violence in South Sudan
As many warn of another civil war in South Sudan, the UN intensifies patrols at displacement camps.
Zimbabwe president to suspend tariffs on imports from the United States
The announcement comes days after US President Donald Trump imposed an 18 per cent duty on Zimbabwean exports to his country.
Historic synagogue recognised as Moroccan state heritage site
The Kahal Synagogue in Asilah, built in 1824, was restored recently by the local Jewish community.