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Tunisians To Vote As President Saied’s Main Opponents In Jail
Tunisia’s election on Sunday pits President Kais Saied, who rights groups say has removed most democratic checks on his power, against a candidate who was suddenly jailed last month and another who heads a minor political party.
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Gang Raid Kills At Least 20 People In Haiti
Gang members attacked a small town in central Haiti early Thursday, killing more than 20 people, including children, according to a human rights group.
Another 50 were injured as the Grand Grif gang burned homes and cars in the…
Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case In 2024
Ghana’s health service has confirmed the country’s first case of mpox this year, without disclosing which variant had been recorded, according to a statement.
A health official told Reuters that testing was underway to determine whether…
Egypt:UAE Presidents Hold Talks In Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi welcomed his United Aran Emirates (UAE) counterpart in Cairo.
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met El-Sissi on the tarmac of Cairo airport.
The visit comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East as…
78 Die As Ferry Capsizes On DR Congo Lake
At least 78 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just a few hundred metres from its destination.
The boat was travelling from the town of Minova in South Kivu and sank as it was…
South Sudan President Sacks Long-Serving Security Chief
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s long-serving intelligence chief, replacing him with a close ally, state broadcaster SSBC reported, citing a presidential decree.
The dismissal of Akol Koor Kuc, who…
Somalia: Turkish’s Vessel To Begin Oil Search
A Turkish seismic research vessel plans to arrive off the coast of Somalia at the end of October and begin searching for oil and natural gas, after the countries agreed on energy cooperation, Turkey’s energy ministry said on Thursday.…
Outrage Over Farmer Accused Of Feeding Women To Pigs
The case of two black women who were allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and two of his workers have Groups representing farmers, who are often white, say farming communities feel under attack in a country with a high rate of…
US Secretary Meets With Moroccan Foreign Minister
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita met in Washington Tuesday amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The two leaders exchanged views on developments in North Africa and the Middle East.…
Sudan Army Vows To Fight On Despite Peace Efforts
A top Sudanese general has said the army will press on with its offensive despite international efforts to broker a ceasefire in the 17-month civil war.
“Peace talks can go on, but the army will not stop for that,” Assistant…