What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza’s lifeline?
The Rafah border crossing with Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip opened on Saturday to allow aid trucks to enter…
The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years
The anguish over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas in its brutal attack on Israel is in the spotlight –…
Why Nigeria’s lax attitude to names is causing a fuss
There has been quite a hullaballoo in Nigeria recently over the fact that the three top candidates in February’s presidential…
Peacekeepers’ lives in danger in Mali – UN
The UN says it has pulled its peacekeepers out of a camp in northern Mali earlier than planned, because “their…
Jobless gambler gets bingo cash after agonising wait
An unemployed gambler is celebrating after the money he won at a casino months ago has finally been paid into…
Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France
An auction in France of items belonging to the first Senegalese president has been delayed, as the government in Dakar…
Rebels recapture DR Congo town in fresh fighting
Fighting has again erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between pro-government forces and rebels from the…
Pro-Palestine protesters briefly detained in Kenya
Kenyan police have released three people who were arrested for participating in a pro-Palestine meeting in the capital, Nairobi. The…
Nigerian governor escapes assassination attempt – aide
The governor of Nigeria’s central Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has survived an assassination attempt along the busy Lokoja-Abuja highway, a…
Tanzania signs contested port deal with UAE firm
Tanzania has signed a 30-year port management agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite opposition to the deal. Under…
Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee suspends former youth coach for 20 years for sexual abuse
The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Jonathan Bukabakwa, former youth coach at clubs of the…
Dedication, For A Smarter Future, H3C Tech Summit 2023 Successfully Concludes in Dubai
From October 16th to 20th, GITEX Global 2023 (www.GITEX.com) was grandly launched in Dubai. H3C debuted as an exhibitor at…
World Rugby Lists Nigeria, 5 Other amongst Emerging Nations Experiencing Strong Growth
World Rugby has listed Nigeria as one of the six emerging rugby playing nations that is experiencing strong growth in…
Government urged to support safe withdrawal of United Nations (UN) Mission from Mali
Mali must ensure that the UN Mission in the country, MINUSMA, can safely complete its drawdown by the end of…
National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW): Congress of Italy Branch
The branch of the National Union of Eritrean Women in Italy conducted its 5th Congress in Milan, Italy. The congress…
President Ramaphosa appeals for more action from the international community in reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt with an appeal to the international…
Signing Business Cooperation, Sudanese Entrepreneurs Ready to Import Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Products to the Sudanese Market
On the final day of the 2023 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) and following up on various business matchings facilitated by…
National Assembly speaker leads high-level Parliamentary delegation to the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly in Angola
The National Assembly Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is leading a high-level delegation from the South African Parliament to attend the…
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Trains Jubaland Officials on Preventing Gender-Based Violence
Twenty-six Jubaland State officials and civil society activists have concluded a five-day training of trainers’ course on the prevention of…
International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) welcomes first aid into Gaza but says much more is needed
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is very pleased that the Rafah border crossing from Egypt…