Africa

Sudan

Sudan's warring parties open negotiations in Saudi Arabia

The negotiations are taking place in Jeddah on Saturday and would be the first between Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since clashes broke out on April 15.

06/05/2023

Sudan

UN says seven children are being killed or injured every hour in Sudan

The United Nations says its sources are reporting that seven children are being killed or injured every hour in Sudan's war, and it's feared the numbers may be much higher.

05/05/2023

No Comment

Dozens dead after heavy rain cause flooding and mudslides in Rw

The governor of Rwanda’s Western province told reporters that a search for more victims was underway following heavy rain Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

04/05/2023

Money

Moroccan court upholds French man's jail sentence for using Bitcoin

Thomas Clausi has been fined €3.4 million and sentenced to 18 months in prison for using cryptocurrency, which Morocco considers illegal.

03/05/2023

Sudan

More than 330,000 internally displaced by fighting in Sudan: UN

The United Nations said fighting in Sudan has caused more than 330,000 people to flee their homes within the country, with more than 100,000 others trying to get to any border they can reach.

02/05/2023

Scenes

Meet Egypt's musical maestro bringing passionate voices together

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City

01/05/2023

Sudan

Saudi Arabia could host peace talks with warring parties from Sudan

There are hopes that the two sides in the Sudan crisis could meet for peace talks in Saudi Arabia. However, there have also been warnings that fighting could break out again with very little warning.

01/05/2023

Earth News

Nigeria’s Spider-Man scales up his fight against litter

Jonathan Olanlokun says people didn't take his fight against waste seriously until he started wearing the costume.

01/05/2023

Sudan

Sudan's army and rival RSF extend truce despite ongoing clashes

Sudan's army and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said Sunday they would extend a humanitarian cease-fire for a further 72 hours. The decision follows international pressure to allow the safe passage of civilians and aid, but the shaky truce has not stopped the clashes so far.

01/05/2023

Sudan

Civilian deaths top 400 as battle for Sudan rages on

Gunfire and heavy artillery fire persisted over the weekend in parts of Sudan’s capital Khartoum, residents said, despite the extension of a cease-fire between the country’s two top generals, whose battle for power has killed hundreds and sent thousands fleeing for their lives.

30/04/2023

Sudan

Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension

Heavy explosions and gunfire rocked Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and its twin city of Omdurman Friday, residents said, despite the extension of a fragile truce between the county’s two top generals whose power struggle has killed hundreds.

29/04/2023

Sudan

Sudan's warring factions agree to extend truce but fighting goes on

Fighting continues in the Sudanese capital and beyond despite the fact that both sides in the conflict have agreed to extend a three-day truce by another 72 hours.

28/04/2023

The Star Ingredient

Lesotho: This Chef is saving Basotho cuisine from disappearing

Seen as food for the poor, traditional Basotho dishes aren't as popular in Lesotho as their Italian or American counterparts. As a result, the country's food culture is rapidly disappearing. How does this affect the African country?

28/04/2023

Sudan

Sudan crisis: Don't fall for these misleading images and claims

A hotel that's been bombed and a bridge on fire - but these viral images on social media are not what they seem to be.

27/04/2023

Kenya

Death toll from Kenyan cult could rise with 213 missing: aid groups

The death toll at a ranch in coastal Kenya, owned by a pastor accused of leading a religious cult and ordering his followers to starve themselves, has reached 90.

26/04/2023

Sudan

Thousands stream out of capital as Sudan fighting eclipses new truce

Sudanese and foreigners streamed out of the capital of Khartoum and other battle zones, as fighting Tuesday shook a new three-day truce.

26/04/2023

Sudan

UN fears more displacement from Sudan as people flee country

The UN fears that there could be more 'displacement' from Sudan as thousands stream into neighbouring countries despite a tenuous cease-fire.

25/04/2023

Sudan

RAF planes arrive in Sudan for large-scale evacuation of UK citizens

Warring sides in Sudan have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire in the midst of ongoing evacuations from a conflict-stricken region. However, it remains unclear whether the truce will hold as clashes have continued after previously called ceasefires.

25/04/2023

Sudan

Sudan crisis: Which European countries are evacuating their citizens?

As continued fighting raises fears that Sudan could plunge deeper into chaos, European governments are scrambling to get their diplomats and other citizens out.

24/04/2023

Scenes

Meet the Ugandan woman who cooked up a feast for homeless children during Ramadan

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar During Ramadan, some Muslims go the extra mile by performing additional prayers, reading the Quran, or squashing negative tendencies like eating junk and gossiping. For Aisha Ornella Aniotrih cooking for the homeless children completes her Ramadan.

24/04/2023

Nature

‘Extinct’ lion caught on camera in Chad for the first time in 20 years

For 20 years, researchers thought lions were locally extinct in this national park. New footage proves them wrong.

24/04/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Rescue teams evacuate people from Sudan amid fierce fighting

The EU's foreign policy chief on Monday told reporters in Luxemburg that more than one thousand European citizens have been evacuated from Sudan, and that 21 people have already arrived in Europe.

24/04/2023

Burkina Faso

At least 60 killed in suspected jihadist attack in Burkina Faso

Attacks blamed on suspected jihadists are on the rise in Burkina Faso, which is battling an insurgency that spilled over from neighbouring Mali.

24/04/2023

Kenya

47 bodies found in three days amid probe into Kenya starvation cult

26 more corpses were uncovered by police in eastern Kenya on Sunday amid investigations into a cult whose leader allegedly told his followers to starve themselves in order to 'meet Jesus'.

24/04/2023

Sudan

Sudan: Foreigners flee as UN warns of 'catastrophic conflagration'

Governments around the world step up evacuations from Sudan as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warns of a “catastrophic conflagration” that could engulf the whole region

24/04/2023

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Runners prepare to set off on the six-day marathon des sables

Ultramarathon competitors make last minute checks before setting off on the six-day marathon des sables across the Sahara desert

23/04/2023