25 killed, 30 injured in paramilitary forces attack in Sudan's El Fasher2025-08-05
At least 25 people were killed and 30 others injured in an artillery attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Monday in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, a local official said on Tuesday.

Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels2025-08-05
People in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have lately been caught up in fresh fighting pitting government troops against two rebel groups, the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).

Arab League welcomes Beijing Declaration on ending Palestinian political rift2025-08-05
The Arab League (AL) on Wednesday welcomed the Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity.

Violent anti-government protests rock Kenya for third consecutive week2025-08-05
Violent protests erupted across Kenya on Tuesday, resulting in at least two deaths, as anti-government demonstrators continued their rallies for the third consecutive week.

Egypt's new gov't takes oath2025-08-05
Egypt's new gov't takes oath

Kenya, Uganda sign agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation2025-08-05
Kenya and Uganda on Thursday signed a number of agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway2025-08-05
Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway

Arab League welcomes UN resolution backing Palestine's bid for membership2025-08-05
Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit welcomed on Saturday the resolution recently adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) supporting the Palestinian bid to become a full UN member.

Egypt's president sworn in for 3rd term in new capital2025-08-05
Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi took the constitutional oath on Tuesday as president of Egypt for a third consecutive term in office, serving until 2030, the state-run Nile TV reported.

Feature: Chinese electric vehicles begin to transform transportation in Ethiopia2025-08-05
Chinese electric vehicles begin to transform transportation in Ethiopia

South Africa's economy estimated to grow 1.6 pct over next 3 years: minister2025-08-05
South Africa's economy is estimated to have grown by 0.6 percent last year and will increase to 1.6 percent over the next three years, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said here Wednesday.

37th AU summit begins in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development2025-08-05
37th AU summit begins in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development

Egyptian president meets Blinken on Gaza crisis2025-08-05
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed efforts to end the conflict in Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinians on Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency said.

Namibian president Geingob dies in hospital2025-08-05
Namibian President Hage G. Geingob passed away early Sunday while receiving cancer treatment in a hospital in the capital city of Windhoek, the presidential office announced. He was 82.