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Heavy security as Haiti’s main airport reopens a month after shutdown/in /by
The airport was closed in November for the second time this year after commercial aircraft came under gunfire from gangs.
CAF president Motsepe congratulates Morocco for hosting 2030 World Cup/in /by
CAF president Patrice Motsepe congratulated Morocco after it was officially confirmed as co-host of the 2030 FIFA Men's World Cup with Spain and Portugal on Wednesday.
Clashes erupt between Somalia’s federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election/in /by
The clashes underscore a deepening rift between the federal government and Jubbaland’s administration, raising fears of further instability in the strategically significant region near the Kenyan border.
Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali/in /by
“The Malian army with the Wagner Group and Islamist armed groups have been targeting civilians and their property in violation of the laws of war,”
Syrian rebel leader Jolani denies getting foreign backing/in /by
Inside the Imam al Shafi'i Mosque in the neighbourhood of Mezzeh, Abu Mohammad al Jolani, praised the efforts of his fighters who, he said, took charge of Syria without any foreign support or interference, also noting that all former 'colonisers' had failed to control the country
Mystery disease in Congo might be malaria – Authorities/in /by
“Of the 12 samples taken, nine were positive for malaria but these samples were not of very good quality, so we are continuing to research to find out if this is an epidemic,"
Food banks gain popularity as Nigerians grapple with high living costs/in /by
With over 30 million Nigerians facing acute hunger, according to the United Nations, food banks — previously uncommon in the country — have become a vital and welcome lifeline.
Sweat and stone: The children powering Nigeria’s lithium boom/in /by
Lithium mining has transformed Pasali, Nasarawa state over the past decade, creating a hub of illegal operations. Workers, including children, use primitive tools to extract and sort lithium ore. Activists have criticized the exploitation of children, urging adoption of responsible mine practices
Somalia, Ethiopia reach compromise over Somaliland port deal/in /by
A joint declaration was reached after the Turkish President met separately with the leaders of Somalia and Ethiopia on Wednesday. It says the sides agreed to start talks recognizing 'potential benefits' of Ethiopia's sea access while respecting Somalia's territorial integrity
Unpacking the success of Morocco’s tourism boom in 2024/in /by
Morocco's tourism industry is thriving, having attracted 15.9 million visitors by November 2024, which is a 20% increase from the previous year.