Africa
DRC, M23 rebels set to engage in peace talks next week
Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels are set to engage in direct peace talks next week.
South Africa’s budget suffers setback as coalition divided over VAT hike
The coalition government in South Africa is facing a budget crisis after deep divisions over the national budget.
Eastern DRC conflict worsens Mpox outbreak, disrupts healthcare
The Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is suffering a severe setback in its fight against the Mpox outbreak, six...
Cyclone Jude hits Northern Mozambique, becoming third Storm in four months
Northern Mozambique was battered by heavy rains and strong winds on Monday as Cyclone Jude became the third storm to...
South Africa: At least 12 killed, dozens injured in Bus crash
At least twelve people died and forty five others were injured when a bus overturned on a highway in the...
Arrest of Army general violates South Sudan peace pact – Opposition
The arrest of an army general from South Sudan's main opposition is a "grave violation" of the peace agreement that...
Mali suspends artisanal mining permits to foreigners following fatal accidents
Mali has suspended the issuance of new artisanal mining permits to foreign nationals in response to a spate of catastrophic...
Guinea-Bissau’s President, Embalo seeks second term amid tensions
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has announced that he will compete for a second term in November, despite opposition claims...
Protests erupt in Kenya’s Kakuma Camp over food, water shortages
Widespread protests erupted in Kakuma Refugee Camp in north-western Kenya, as refugees demonstrated over rising food and water shortages. According...
Over 500 Mpox patients flee hospitals in Eastern DRC
More than 500 Mpox patients have fled hospitals in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the last month amid the...
