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France

Macron accuses Sahel of being 'ungrateful' for fight against terrorism

The French president's words have sparked a backlash, with African leaders calling out his "contemptuous attitude".

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DR Congo files criminal complaint against Apple over conflict minerals

The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the allegations after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium.

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South Africa

South Africa cuts off supplies to illegal miners to 'smoke them out'

Up to 4,000 illegal miners are estimated to be underground in an abandoned mine while South African authorities try to clear them out and arrest them.

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French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo, Amnesty says

Military vehicles and tech made by France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being used in Sudan's civil war, Amnesty International says.

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Climate

Drought stops world's largest man-made lake from producing electricity

Experts say the crisis is even more devastating to Zambia's economy and fight against poverty than COVID-19 lockdowns.

Health news

African countries report more than 100 mpox-related deaths in a week

The rising death toll due to mpox is "not acceptable," a top health official said.

Kenya

Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being set on fire by her partner

Rebecca Cheptegei, who was 33, had just competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics.

Europe News

Canary Islands urge von der Leyen to witness migrant crisis firsthand

A person dies every 45 minutes on the Atlantic crossing to the Archipelago, according to the Canary Islands government spokesperson.

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Protests persist in Nairobi despite president's concessions

Tear gas filled Nairobi's streets on Thursday amid a heavy security presence ahead of protests against a controversial finance bill.

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Protesters clash with police in Nairobi

Police opened fire on the crowds and used teargas to disperse people. Multiple deaths have been reported.

Kenya

Kenya's parliament set on fire after anti-tax protests turn violent

A part of the parliament building in Nairobi was set on fire by protesters who managed to break inside following protests gathering thousands, while reports say several dead bodies can be seen in the streets of the Kenyan capital.

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Mass arrests in Nairobi as tax hike protests continue

Over 200 protesters were arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, during protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill.

Nature

Elephants call each other by unique names, new study reveals

Researchers found that the low rumbles of African elephants could be them calling one another by name.

Malawi

Malawi vice president and nine others confirmed dead after plane crash

Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima has been killed in a plane crash, the president said on Tuesday, after searchers located the wreckage of the airplane.

Italy

Euroviews. Is Italy’s new Africa strategy a blueprint for Europe?

The Italian-made Mattei Plan signifies not just a policy initiative but a window of opportunity to redefine Europe's role in Africa and globally, Maddalena Procopio writes.

Earth News

European leaders gather to tackle a silent killer: dirty cooking fuels

“I believe if your neighbour’s house is burning, you help them. Africa is our neighbour,” said IEA executive director Dr Fatih Birol.

Chad

Chad declares military leader, Deby Itno, winner of disputed election

The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra.

Travel News

Big Daddy dune: Tourists slammed for stripping off at Nambian hotspot

Tourism authorities have slammed the unidentified men for disrespecting the country’s laws and traditions.