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July 22, 2024

Taiwan tests defences in annual drill against mock Chinese invasion

Taiwan launched a five-day annual drill on Monday to test the island nation’s ability to respond to an invasion by China.

Taiwanese military in defence drill
June 24, 2024

Saudi Arabia confirms 1,300 Hajj pilgrims killed in Mecca’s heatwave

The Saudi Hajj authorities confirmed that this includes more than 1.6 million from 22 countries and around 222,000 Saudi citizens and residents.

Hajj pilgrims
June 21, 2024

Kenya: 24-year-old shot dead in Nairobi tax protests

The human rights organisation Amnesty International reported that at least 200 people had been injured during Thursday’s protests in Nairobi alone.

Nairobi protest
May 12, 2024

Nigeria, other African countries’ tax incentives contribute to $22 billion loss: AU

Currently, Africa loses around $89 billion annually to illicit financial flows, equating to 3.7% of its gross domestic product, while tax incentives contribute to a further $220 billion loss.

April 25, 2024

Gabon’s national dialogue proposes economic development, good governance

Mr Mve stated that youth unemployment was one-factor government officials believed to be linked to mounting insecurity.

Gabon flag
January 19, 2024

UN aid official urges increased support for Niger Republic

A military coup in July 2023 and the ensuing political instability have further exacerbated their plight.

December 14, 2023

War pushing Sudan towards ‘catastrophic’ famine-like conditions: UN

Families in Sudan’s conflict zones could experience famine-like hunger by next summer, the United Nations has warned.

DISPLACED PEOPLE IN SUDAN
September 14, 2023

Flood death toll to rise to 20,000 in Libya, mayor says

The death toll from devastating floods that struck eastern Libya could reach 20,000 in Derna alone, the mayor said.

Floods in Libya
March 21, 2023

Anti-Ruto Protest: Kenyan police say student shot dead, six wounded

A university student in Kenya was killed and six police officers injured in protests against President William Ruto’s government over high living costs, police said.

Kenya Police
January 30, 2023

Congo seeks FBI’s help to protect Pope Francis during visit to Kinshasa

In addition to the FBI, the Pope would be protected by local police, the army, with support from the Vatican’s security services.

Pope Francis and FBI operatives