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UNHCR Goodwil Ambassador Theo James visits Mbera refugee camp ahead of COP29
The United Nations refugee agency estimates Mauritania welcomes over 262,000 refugees mostly women and children from Mali. The UNHCR Goodwill ambassador met refugees, many of whom are spearheading local initiatives.
Egypt’s Economy Hard Hit by Gaza War [Business Africa]
The Egyptian economy, already struggling for several years, has been severely impacted by the war in Gaza. The escalation of the conflict between Israel and its neighbors has become yet another obstacle to economic reforms and development in Egypt.
France: Beninese activist Kemi Seba freed
The pan-African activist spent almost four days in custody at the headquarters of the French interior security agency (DGSI) in Paris.
Iranian FM, Egyptian officials hold talks on regional tensions in Cairo
Araghchi held talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi focusing on efforts to de-escalate Israel's conflicts against Gaza and Lebanon.
Kenya’s embattled deputy president in Hospital ahead of impeachment vote – Lawyer
Gachagua was set to appear before the Senate to defend himself against 11 charges brought against him, but his lawyer, Paul Muite, told the Senate that Gachagua was too sick to attend.
EU leaders summit opens with more tightened migration policy in the works
The 27 EU leaders met in Brussels Thursday (Oct. 17) to look at plans to speed up initiatives to get unwanted migrants out of the bloc and process asylum applications far outside their borders.
Kenyan ride-hailing company helps people with disabilities get mobile
Ace Mobility was founded over three years ago by Daniel Gatura who had witnessed the transport challenges faced by his wheelchair-bound father.
Aid dropped over Gaza as Israel-Hamas war continues
U.N. humanitarian officials earlier said aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months and warned that critical lifelines in the territory's north, where Israel has renewed its military offensive, have been cut off.
Climate change and conflict increase malnutrition rates in Nigeria
Food production in the northeast of the country has been impacted by ongoing fighting which limits access to agricultural land.
One dead, two missing as boat with 100 migrants sinks near Greece
A total of 97 people were rescued by a passing cargo ship and were being taken to the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, authorities said.