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Agency says over 40 per cent of Sudanese face acute food insecurity

Agency says over 40 per cent of Sudanese face acute food insecurity

May 16, 2026

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification’s latest analysis shows that 19.5 million Sudanese - two out of every five citizens – are in danger.

Gazan artists paint mural to honour Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal

Gazan artists paint mural to honour Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal

May 16, 2026

The 18-year-old waved a large Palestinian flag from an open-top bus during his team’s La Liga victory parade through Barcelona on Monday.

Ghana wraps up $3 billion dollar IMF bailout programme

Ghana wraps up $3 billion dollar IMF bailout programme

May 16, 2026

Accra on Friday said it had helped restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability ahead of schedule.

New land-based humanitarian aid convoy sets off from Libya for Gaza Strip

New land-based humanitarian aid convoy sets off from Libya for Gaza Strip

May 16, 2026

It includes medical volunteers, engineers, and members of civil society groups from 30 different countries.

Fear as health officials raise alarm over new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Fear as health officials raise alarm over new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

May 16, 2026

At least 80 people are reported to have died and 246 suspected cases identified in Ituri province in the latest outbreak of the deadly virus.

DRC: Health officials scramble to respond to latest ebola outbreak

DRC: Health officials scramble to respond to latest ebola outbreak

May 15, 2026

Health workers in Kinshasa met with Dieudonne Mwamba, Director General of the National Institute of Public Health, to discuss a deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo

ANC top body backs South Africa's Ramaphosa after court ruling

ANC top body backs South Africa's Ramaphosa after court ruling

May 15, 2026

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa's political party, the African National Congress (ANC) expresses support for its president, after the Constitutional Court ruled that parliament had acted unconstitutionally

Zimbabwe smallholders take up tobacco as crop rebounds

Zimbabwe smallholders take up tobacco as crop rebounds

May 15, 2026

Tobacco production in Zimbabwe is rebounding to record levels as farmers look for more profitable and resilient crops.

Civilians caught in war of drones in eastern DR Congo

Civilians caught in war of drones in eastern DR Congo

May 15, 2026

In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a conflict that drags on despite peace talks has taken a dangerous new turn, with civilians now struck from the air by drones, far from the front line

Ghana exits IMF bailout programme

Ghana exits IMF bailout programme

May 15, 2026

Ghana has officially concluded its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund, marking the end of the country’s latest financial bailout arrangement after years of economic turbulence.

Egypt opens Luxor tombs from era when civilisation was 'at its peak'

Egypt opens Luxor tombs from era when civilisation was 'at its peak'

May 15, 2026

The tombs of Amenhotep-Rabuia and his son Samut have been opened to the public for the first time since they were rediscovered in 2015.

Lebanese deeply divided over chances of peace talks with Israel

Lebanese deeply divided over chances of peace talks with Israel

May 15, 2026

A third round of direct talks are taking place in the United States as fighting continues in southern Lebanon, despite a truce.

Funeral in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire

Funeral in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire

May 15, 2026

Residents of Jabalia bury two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a wake, as Gaza reports nearly 73,000 dead and truce violations persist.

Trump leaves Beijing after last meetings with Xi

Trump leaves Beijing after last meetings with Xi

May 15, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to Beijing Friday with a private meeting at Chinese leader Xi Jinping's official residence before he departed for Washington

Watch: Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in major exchange deal

Watch: Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in major exchange deal

May 15, 2026

Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in the first stage of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirates.

Why African fashion is gaining global attention

Why African fashion is gaining global attention

May 15, 2026

African fashion is going through a quiet but powerful shift. It’s no longer only about traditional outfits for ceremonies or cultural events.

MINUSCA Programme empowers youth and former fighters in CAR

MINUSCA Programme empowers youth and former fighters in CAR

May 15, 2026

The Community Violence Reduction Programme supported by the United Nations mission in the Central African Republic is helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives through vocational training and economic empowerment.

Kenya conservationists raise alarm over decline in species as reptile pet trade surges

Kenya conservationists raise alarm over decline in species as reptile pet trade surges

May 15, 2026

Conservationists in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the sharp rise in captive-bred reptiles exported as exotic pets as populations in the wild decline.

Iran's national football team given public send-off ahead of FIFA World Cup

Iran's national football team given public send-off ahead of FIFA World Cup

May 15, 2026

They are due to head to Turkey next week for a training camp in preparation for the tournament, amid concerns over visas for the United States.

South Korea opens Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul with K-pop, AI shows and family fun

South Korea opens Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul with K-pop, AI shows and family fun

May 15, 2026

South Korea has opened the Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, a robot-themed entertainment venue featuring humanoid boxing matches, K-pop dance shows and interactive AI attractions for children and families.

Ghanaian brothers indicted in US romance scam case

Ghanaian brothers indicted in US romance scam case

May 15, 2026

Two Ghanaian brothers and a U.S.-based woman have been indicted in the United States for allegedly running a romance fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans and funneled money through a cross-border network, according to federal prosecutors.

Egyptian farmers struggling to survive as Iran war pushes up costs

Egyptian farmers struggling to survive as Iran war pushes up costs

May 15, 2026

Since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran four months ago, disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have hit energy and fertilizer supplies across the globe. In Egypt, farmers are barely getting by.

United States seeks to re-establish ties with countries in Sahel region

United States seeks to re-establish ties with countries in Sahel region

May 15, 2026

Top military officials on Thursday warned a Senate committee that extremist groups had expanded their operational capacity in the region.

Madagascar opposition moves to oust military leader in constitutional challenge

Madagascar opposition moves to oust military leader in constitutional challenge

May 15, 2026

Political tension is rising in Madagascar, where a leading opposition lawmaker says he has asked the country’s top court to remove President Michael Randrianirina over alleged constitutional violations.

Ex-South African president to appeal order to proceed with graft trial

Ex-South African president to appeal order to proceed with graft trial

May 15, 2026

A judge on Thursday ruled that the decades-long case against Jacob Zuma and French defence company, Thales, should go ahead.

Ebola crisis deepens in DR Congo as death toll rises

Ebola crisis deepens in DR Congo as death toll rises

May 15, 2026

Health officials are racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where at least 65 people have died and hundreds more are suspected to be infected.

Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages

Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages

May 15, 2026

Small protests broke out in Havana over worsening shortages of food, power, and fuel, as Cuban authorities blamed US sanctions for the crisis and warned that fuel reserves had run out.

King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party

King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party

May 15, 2026

King Charles III marks 50 years of The King’s Trust at Buckingham Palace, celebrating its support for 1.5 million disadvantaged young people worldwide.

Xi gives Trump private tour of secret garden in Beijing

Xi gives Trump private tour of secret garden in Beijing

May 15, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanies US counterpart Donald Trump on a walk through the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a central leadership compound next to Beijing's Forbidden City.

ANC closes ranks around Ramaphosa as impeachment pressure mounts

ANC closes ranks around Ramaphosa as impeachment pressure mounts

May 15, 2026

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress gathered for a key meeting as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces renewed impeachment pressure linked to the controversial Farmgate cash-heist scandal.

Syrian Foreign Minister makes first visit to Morocco since Assad’s fall

Syrian Foreign Minister makes first visit to Morocco since Assad’s fall

May 15, 2026

Morocco and Syria have taken a major step toward restoring relations, as Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Chaibani visited Rabat for talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The visit marks the first by a senior Syrian official to Morocco since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Beja swords remain 'cherished tradition' in Sudan market

Beja swords remain 'cherished tradition' in Sudan market

May 14, 2026

At Daim Arab Market in Port Sudan, Beja merchants polish and sell kaskara swords, straight double-edged blades still carried at weddings, on journeys and as a sign of eastern Sudanese identity

South Africa: Opposition parties pile pressure on Ramaphosa

South Africa: Opposition parties pile pressure on Ramaphosa

May 14, 2026

Members of South African opposition parties walked out of a question and answer session by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is facing claims of misconduct by hiding from police and tax authorities a 2020 break-in at one of his homes, and theft of large sums of foreign currency

Iranian, Russian foreign ministers hold talks at BRICS meeting in India

Iranian, Russian foreign ministers hold talks at BRICS meeting in India

May 14, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of a BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi

Palestinian Fatah party to elect leaders for first time in decade

Palestinian Fatah party to elect leaders for first time in decade

May 14, 2026

The Fatah party of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas is due to elect a new central committee for the first time in 10 years. The vote will take place during the movement’s three-day general conference opening on Thursday.

Nobel winner Mukwege warns of predatory US deal for DR Congo

Nobel winner Mukwege warns of predatory US deal for DR Congo

May 14, 2026

A US-brokered peace deal in the DR Congo is more focused on plundering the country's resources than offering security, Nobel Peace Prize-winning Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege has said

Synthetic drugs from India fuelling West Africa's opioid epidemic

Synthetic drugs from India fuelling West Africa's opioid epidemic

May 14, 2026

With opioids heavily regulated in many wealthier countries, Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers are pushing hard into Africa and fuelling a growing epidemic.

Mali's army carries out overnight strikes on rebel-held city of Kidal

Mali's army carries out overnight strikes on rebel-held city of Kidal

May 14, 2026

An army officer says it is targeting specific objectives and warned the strikes will be intensifying in the coming days.

Africa forward summit: Africa’s space race takes off {Business Africa}

Africa forward summit: Africa’s space race takes off {Business Africa}

May 15, 2026

At the Africa Forward Summit, SkyConnect is showing how Africa can turn idle ground stations into a shared network that cuts satellite data costs and delivers critical information faster and Mauritius’ “Brain Gain” Strategy: How a Tourism Island Is Turning African Brain Drain into a Talent Magnet.

Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march

Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march

May 14, 2026

Israeli peace activists gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday to support Palestinian residents ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day flag march, an event often marked by nationalist tensions and heavy security.

In Washington, Black cemeteries suffer decay, erasure

In Washington, Black cemeteries suffer decay, erasure

May 14, 2026

At the historic cemeteries of Mount Zion Cemetery and the Female Union Band Society, preservationists are working to restore neglected graves and recover the identities of thousands buried there

BRICS foreign ministers meet in India amid differences over Iran war

BRICS foreign ministers meet in India amid differences over Iran war

May 14, 2026

Iran's foreign minister has called on members to condemn the US and Israel’s 'unlawful aggression' against Tehran.

Cameroon uncovers more than 200 illegal gold mines, mostly foreign-owned

Cameroon uncovers more than 200 illegal gold mines, mostly foreign-owned

May 14, 2026

Nearly 200 illegal artisanal gold mining companies, most of them foreign-owned, have been uncovered in central and eastern Cameroon, the mines ministry said Wednesday.

US scraps $15,000 visa requirement for world cup fans

US scraps $15,000 visa requirement for world cup fans

May 14, 2026

The United States has announced it will waive a proposed $15,000 (£11,000) visa deposit for football fans from 50 countries travelling to the 2026 World Cup, provided they hold valid match tickets.

Tunisia tourism feels pressure as regional war drives up travel costs

Tunisia tourism feels pressure as regional war drives up travel costs

May 14, 2026

Industry officials blame the fallout from the conflict, which has sent oil prices and travel costs skyrocketing, even thousands of miles away in Tunisia's idyllic island of Djerba.

New weather study warns of potentially dangerous conditions at 2026 World Cup

New weather study warns of potentially dangerous conditions at 2026 World Cup

May 14, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway in less than a month away. But a new World Weather Attribution study has scientists concerned. They’re warning that dozens of matches set to be played across the US, Canada and Mexico could be played in temperatures above the recommended threshold.

African sporting world mourns passing of continental Athletics head

African sporting world mourns passing of continental Athletics head

May 14, 2026

Former Cameroonian athlete and president of the Confederation of African Athletics, Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, died on Wednesday at the age of 75.

China-US: Trump sees a 'fantastic future' between the two countries

China-US: Trump sees a 'fantastic future' between the two countries

May 14, 2026

Two-days of bilateral talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, are taking place in Beijing.

Body of second missing US soldier recovered in Morocco

Body of second missing US soldier recovered in Morocco

May 14, 2026

The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army said Wednesday.

Ukraine: Russian drone and missile barrage slams Kyiv, killing at least one

Ukraine: Russian drone and missile barrage slams Kyiv, killing at least one

May 14, 2026

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was struck by a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and 31 injured, according to local officials.

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