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Palestinian families in Qusra remain under settler siege for sixth day
Residents in the West Bank village near Nablus report that Israeli settlers have cut off essential services and surrounded homes in an apparent attempt to seize property.

United Nations Warns That Gold and Gum Arabic Fuel Sudan Conflict
The international body has identified natural resources and agricultural commodities as the primary financial drivers for the ongoing war between rival military factions in Sudan.

World Urban Forum adopts Baku Call to Action to address housing crisis
The record-breaking gathering in Baku concluded with a new roadmap urging international stakeholders and governments to collaborate on sustainable housing solutions for billions of

Global South innovators face funding barriers for healthcare and energy solutions
Local entrepreneurs across Africa and the Global South continue to struggle with limited access to capital and market opportunities despite developing critical tools for global cha

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads as Healthcare Workers Strike Over Pay
The World Health Organization warns that the virus is outpacing containment efforts while frontline staff in Ituri province have ceased work due to wage disputes.

United Nations pledges full support for Colombia earthquake relief efforts
International agencies have committed to assisting national authorities in western Colombia as search and rescue operations continue following a significant seismic event in the re

Zambia Electoral Commission halts presidential vote count following reports of violence
Officials in Lusaka suspended the tallying of ballots after alleged attacks on polling staff and the theft of marked voting papers during the national election process.

Democratic Republic of the Congo Opens New Ebola Treatment Centres
New facilities backed by the United Nations have launched in eastern Congo as health authorities attempt to contain the largest recorded Ebola outbreak in the country's history.

Liberian War Victims Support President Boakai Plan for Special Court
Survivors of Liberia's civil conflicts have formally endorsed the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court to address historical grievances and provide legal accountability

Concerns Raised Over Criminal Links Within South African Private Security Sector
A new report from the Institute for Security Studies highlights risks associated with criminal involvement in private security firms and the subsequent management of firearms.

Libyan National Army military intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bombing
The assassination of Fawzi al-Mansouri in the eastern city of Benghazi has prompted new concerns regarding security stability within the territory controlled by commander Khalifa H

Satellite data shows increased building destruction in Gaza following failed ceasefire
New assessments from United Nations agencies indicate that structural damage in the Gaza Strip rose by nearly 10 per cent after a brief cessation of hostilities collapsed.

African Nations Demand Legally Binding Drought Management Treaty at COP17
Nigeria and the African Group of Negotiators will seek increased climate financing and formal international instruments to combat desertification and land degradation during the up

Escalating Military Clashes in Yemen Threaten Fragile Seven Year Truce
The United Nations Security Council convened on Thursday to address rising tensions as missile strikes on Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping jeopardize the 2022 ceasefire agreeme

Zambian voters go to the polls as Hakainde Hichilema seeks reelection
President Hakainde Hichilema faces a public test of his economic policies on Thursday as citizens across Zambia vote in a general election defined by cost-of-living concerns.
Entrepreneurial Printers Drove the Rise of Yoruba Language Media in Lagos
During the 1910s and 1920s, local publishers in colonial Nigeria established a vibrant market for Yoruba-language print media to meet growing demand from indigenous readers.
Tanker sustained minor damage in drone attack near Strait of Hormuz
A commercial vessel transiting through the strategic Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle on Thursday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation

South African Singer Tyla Cancels Lagos Performance Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The South African artist removed a planned Nigeria date from her international tour schedule following calls from Nigerians to cancel the event over regional migration disputes.
Zimbabwe Constitutional Court Refers Abortion Law Challenge Back to Lower Court
The nation's highest court has nullified a previous High Court ruling that declared sections of Zimbabwe's abortion legislation unconstitutional, citing procedural failures by gove

Prosecution evidence links South African special forces to detective's death
Court documents obtained by BBC Africa provide evidence that eight members of the nation's special forces were involved in the shooting of high-ranking detective Frans Mathipa.

United States Central Command Rejects Reports of Fatalities on Aircraft Carrier
Military officials have dismissed claims that several service members died during a brawl aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln while the vessel was deployed in the Middle East region.

South African textile industry faces labor shortages following migrant worker exodus
Factory owners in the manufacturing hub of Newcastle report significant staffing vacancies after thousands of foreign employees fled the country during recent xenophobic unrest.
Tanzid Hasan hits century as Bangladesh take lead in Australia
The opening batsman became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century on Australian soil as the tourists reached a dominant position on the second day.

Mali President pardons French embassy official serving twenty year prison sentence
President Assimi Goïta has granted a pardon to Yann Vézilier, a French national previously convicted of participating in a plot to destabilize the military-led West African nation.

African football federations weigh support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The Confederation of African Football has not yet declared a formal position regarding the leadership of Gianni Infantino as member nations evaluate their current standing.
Mozambican Authorities Seize Large Shipment of Fentanyl at Maputo International Airport
The National Criminal Investigation Service intercepted 1.4 tons of the synthetic opioid at the capital's main airport terminal as part of an operation against illegal narcotics.

Nigeria Set to Miss Women's World Cup After Playoff Defeats
South Africa and Ghana have secured their places in the inter-confederation qualifiers for the 2027 tournament, while the Super Falcons face their first ever absence from the world
Protests in Serbia transform into broad social movement following railway tragedy
A year after a railway station canopy collapse in Valjevo killed 16 people, the resulting student-led demonstrations have evolved into a wider campaign for social change.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo preceded official declaration by three months
Genetic sequencing from the World Health Organization indicates the current health emergency began months earlier than initially suspected, while Zambia prepares for upcoming presi

Ebola mortality in Democratic Republic of the Congo rises as patients avoid clinics
The World Health Organization is shifting its response strategy as more than 1,900 people have died in an outbreak where the majority of fatalities occur outside medical facilities
