In Libya, officials are focusing on health concerns following the catastrophic flooding at the weekend in Derna and other northern coastal communities. “In the wake of the floods, as the death toll rises, health needs have become more urgent,” said the World Health Organization in Libya. “There are at least…
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Catastrophic Libya flood: Death toll in Derna rises to 5,200
In Libya, the death toll from stunning flood impacts brought by a fierce Mediterranean storm has now reached more than 5,200, according to interior minister Essam Abu Zariba of the country’s eastern government. The update, reported by the Libya Observer on Tuesday, also said thousands remain missing, with images from…
Morocco quake death toll soars past 2,000
Authorities in Morocco say the death toll has now passed 2,000 following the catastrophic earthquake that struck the Atlas Mountain region late Friday night. The number of injured also has soared to 2,059 people, more than half of them in critical condition, according to an update from the interior ministry….
In India, G20 set to welcome African Union as newest permanent member
President Azali Assoumani of Comoros, the current African Union (AU) chairperson, arrived Friday in India…
Africa Climate Week: Minerals can drive energy transition, economy
The African continent is home to 30% of the planet’s cobalt, lithium, manganese and other…
South Africa’s DA says it remains a Taiwan ally as Tsai visits eSwatini
Tsai Ing-wen, president of Taiwan, began a state visit to eSwatini on Monday, marking 55…
Nairobi hosts Africa Climate Week with focus on solutions
Africa Climate Week begins in Nairobi on Monday, with leaders from across the continent arriving…
C.A.R. violence forces step back for Doctors Without Borders
Humanitarian aid workers with Doctors Without Borders are scaling back their work at a site…
Ghana, Russia collaborate on nuclear education
Nigeria prepares for floods due to Cameroon dam releases
Mnangagwa re-elected in Zimbabwe but opposition rejects result
Egypt, Ethiopia to be BRICS member states in 2024
Wagner chief Prigozhin listed as passenger aboard downed flight: Russian agency TASS
HRW says Ethiopian migrant deaths may be crime against humanity
South Africa’s Ramaphosa talks foreign policy ahead of BRICS summit
Tenerife fires displace 26,000 as WMO calls heat the ‘new norm’
Egyptian truckers die during long waits at Sudan border crossing
Aide to Madagascar’s Rajoelina arrested on bribery charge
Tech leaders advance AI goals for neglected African languages
Machine learning and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) are opening new doors of opportunity, but as a new study points out, that’s only true if you speak English, French, or one of the other common languages used in products like ChatGPT. Now, there’s a new effort to ensure that…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa, Chamisa head toward elections
Zimbabwe is heading into the final weeks before its August 23 elections, which have President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu PF party again facing Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC). Campaigning continues, with Mnangagwa telling supporters that their vote for him has religious rewards. The 80-year-old…
South Africa’s DA decries Zuma prison release
South Africa’s corrections system is releasing thousands of nonviolent offenders at the direction of President Cyril Ramaphosa, but one of them – former leader Jacob Zuma – is at the center of controversy. Zuma, now 81, was sentenced to 15 months for contempt of court in 2021. The decision followed…
Niger coup opposition emerges as ECOWAS plans new meeting
A former Tuareg rebel leader has formed the Council of Resistance for the Republic (CRR) movement in Niger, in order to support besieged President Mohamed Bazoum and restore the government displaced by the July 26 coup. Rhissa Ag Boula said Wednesday in a CRR statement that his group supports the…