Africa

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

No Comment

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

24/04/2023

Sudan

Foreign governments rescue embassy staff from Khartoum

Foreign governments scrambled to rescue their consular staff and families from Khartoum with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden both tweeting about military operations. A French national was shot by a sniper when a convoy from its embassy was attacked.

23/04/2023

Sudan

French national reported shot as governments evacuate from Sudan

A French national has been reported shot trying to evacuate from Sudan as fighting continues to rage in the capital Khartoum, despite a promised ceasefire.

23/04/2023

Mali

At least 10 people killed near airport in central Mali

At least 10 people killed near airport and military base in central Mali

23/04/2023

No Comment

Eid al-Fitr: South African muslims cook Ramadan dish akhni on fires

South African muslims cook the popular Ramadan meat and rice dish akhni on wood fires to mark Eid al-Fitr. The country suffered multiple power cuts during the holy month.

22/04/2023

Sudan

Sudan army helping evacuations as fighting enters second week

Sudan's army general has said he will help foreigners leave the country. Saudi nationals who had escaped arrived by sea in Jeddah, alongside ships carrying citizens of other countries.

22/04/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Muslim faithful attend Eid prayers in Kenya

The Islamic calendar is lunar and depends on the sighting of the moon, something Muslim religious authorities tend to disagree on. Ramadan sees worshippers fasting daily from dawn to sunset, ending with Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

21/04/2023

Sudan

Sudan's top general says military committed to civilian rule

Sudan's top general said Friday the military remains committed to a transition to civilian rule, in his first speech since brutal fighting between his forces and the country's powerful paramilitary began nearly a week ago.

21/04/2023

Sudan

Sudan army will only accept 'complete surrender' of RSF

Sudan's military has refused to negotiate with paramilitaries over a ceasefire threatening a sixth day of violence in the country.

20/04/2023

Sudan

Temporary ceasefire allows some citizens to flee Sudan's capital city

Terrified citizens used a temporary ceasefire to flee Sudan's capital Khartoum. The World Health Organization estimates 174 civilians have been killed in a battle for control of the country being waged by rival generals.

20/04/2023