Ethiopia marks 59 deaths due to malaria and cholera outbreaks
Ethiopia has recorded some 59 deaths this year as of February due to ongoing malaria and cholera outbreaks in different parts of the country, according to the World Health Organization…
Algeria plans to boost gas production, support African economies
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reaffirmed on Saturday Algeria’s commitment to energy security and regional cooperation, emphasizing plans to boost gas production, support African economies and meet Europe’s energy needs. During…
Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it’s practised – new study
Heather D. Flowe, University of Birmingham; Arpita Ghosh, University of Exeter, and James Rockey, University of Birmingham Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that…
Angola to host Congo, M23 peace talks this week
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group will hold direct peace talks in Luanda, Angola’s capital, on March 18. Angola’s Presidency confirmed the talks…
Houthis Threaten to Resume Attacks on Israeli-Linked Ships
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Iran-backed Houthi movement has announced plans to resume targeting Israeli-affiliated ships in the Red Sea. Previously, the Houthis had repeatedly attacked merchant vessels in the area.…
Norway Considers Sanctions Against Rwanda
Norway is considering imposing sanctions against Rwanda, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide told state run radio. The move comes in response to what the Norwegian Foreign Minister believes is Rwanda’s…
Germany Halts New Development Aid to Rwanda Over DR Congo Conflict
Germany is halting new development assistance to Rwanda and reviewing existing cooperation between the two countries. This decision, reported by Germany’s Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, comes after Rwanda…
349 migrants were intercepted off the coast of Libya in the past week
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday that 349 migrants were intercepted off the coast of Libya in the past week. “From February 23 to March 1, 349…
Sudanese Military Plane Crash Death Toll Rises to 46
The death toll from a Sudanese military plane crash in a residential area on the outskirts of Khartoum has now risen to 46, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.…