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Around 60,000 years ago, humans could feasibly leave the Horn of Africa for the Arabian Peninsula, as Red Sea records show sea levels were about 100 metres lower than today around 65,000 years ago.

Human rights groups and media organisations have called for stronger protections, expressing concern over rising threats against reporters, particularly women, both online and offline.

Trump’s threat of military intervention in Nigeria sharply contradicts recent comments by his senior adviser on Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos, who insisted there was no evidence of genocide against Christians.

The final approval on Sunday formalised last week’s parliamentary decision to abolish the rule that barred anyone over 75 from contesting the presidency.

The initiative seeks to raise funds for medical relief while promoting unity and solidarity with Palestinians.

The interim government said the move was prompted by “the evolving national political context” and the need to concentrate resources on the ongoing Refoundation Process.

The mandate of the political mission that was established in September 2011 to support Libya's transition after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi will continue until October 31, 2026.

The review, chaired by nominated MP Irene Mayaka, involved consultations with officials from the State Department for EAC Affairs.

In its verdict, the ICJ unanimously reaffirmed that the use of starvation as a method of warfare is prohibited under international law. The court also ordered Israel, by ten votes to one, to agree to and facilitate humanitarian relief in Gaza provided by the UN and its entities.

At the time of his death, Luthuli was the leader of the then-banned ANC and had received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 for his role in the anti-apartheid struggle.

The image, posted Tuesday on X by spokesperson Nuur Shekh following the AUC delegation's trip to Angola for an infrastructure summit in Luanda, drew swift condemnation.

The decision brings to a close a 12-year partnership that had positioned Saudi Arabia as host of the inaugural event, originally scheduled to take place in 2027 in Riyadh.

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted the resolution titled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba."

Footage from the scene showed extensive damage, and local reports said remains of the victims were still buried under the rubble.

The report, authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accuses these nations of turning a blind eye as Gaza’s two million residents endure mass casualties and a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.

Moroccan authorities say over 1,400 are in detention as rights groups warn of unfair trials and youth anger over poor public services grows.

Reports from medical sources in Gaza indicate that the overnight assault targeted homes, vehicles, tents housing displaced families, and a hospital inside the designated "yellow line" zone.

Soyinka, who previously held US permanent residency but destroyed his green card following Donald Trump's election in 2016, suggested the decision may have been linked to his recent remarks comparing Trump to Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

New IGAD report shows violent extremism deaths down 19 per cent across the Horn of Africa, but warns militant groups are regrouping with drones, crypto-financing, and cross-border strikes.

Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, was fatally shot on July 8, 2022, while delivering a campaign speech.

Lenacapavir is administered as a six-monthly injection, starting with a subcutaneous initiation dose, supported by tablets on days one and two.

The project aims to open new trade routes, enhance mobility, and accelerate economic integration across the Horn and Eastern Africa.

Aid continues to enter Gaza, with more than 300 truckloads of supplies collected from the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing between Friday and Saturday.

Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara won an election that has been marred by protests against bans imposed on his long-time rivals.

Kenya deployed a contingent of around 264 soldiers to the region from December 2000, based in Gleno, Ermera district after decades of conflict.

The reversal comes after Mali imposed a matching Sh1.3 million bond on US citizens, sparking a tense diplomatic standoff that threatened travel and visa relations between the two countries.

Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane said the two-week closure was unavoidable, citing severe fuel shortages that have made it impossible for teachers and students to reach schools as militants continue to blockade key supply routes.

Paul Biya’s eighth election win at age 92 extends one of Africa’s longest presidencies, fuelling outrage from opponents who accuse him of clinging to power through manipulation and fear.

The arrests came a day after Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji announced that security forces had foiled what he described as an "insurrectional movement."

Guterres also said that reform of the Security Council is imperative and long overdue to maintain global order and safety, including the expansion of the membership.

The constitutional amendment, adopted during a special parliamentary session, eliminates a clause that barred candidates over 75 from contesting the presidency.

The four-day public session at Istanbul University marks the culmination of a year-long effort by international jurists, scholars, and civil society figures to document Israeli crimes committed against Palestinians.

The new government announced on Friday that his citizenship was revoked because he had acquired French nationality in 2014, which contravenes Madagascar’s laws prohibiting dual nationality.

Cameroon’s electoral body is expected to announce the official results on Monday. In the meantime, opposition supporters have staged protests across several cities, warning against what they call an attempt to manipulate the outcome.

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the General Administration of Coast Security, which operates under the internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU), said the migrants were stranded after their boat broke down and were brought ashore at Al-Shaab port in Tripoli.

Shelter needs are extreme, with an estimated 90 per cent of the population displaced and at least 1.5 million people urgently requiring emergency shelter assistance.

While the Council has played a central role in peacekeeping, conflict resolution and upholding international law, its veto system has often stalled action and sparked criticism.

As Ivory Coast heads into a pivotal presidential election, five candidates are competing amid calls for reform and reconciliation in a poll set against lingering political tensions. But only one is expected to win.

Internet monitoring group NetBlocks confirmed the outage and warned that it could hinder coverage of developments across the country.

Three Kenyan ventures—Logistify AI, Farmsky Ventures, and Investa Farm—have been named among Africa’s top 20 innovators in the prestigious MEST Africa Challenge 2025.

40 bodies, including infants, were recovered, and 30 people were rescued. They were all from countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

The ruling comes as 92-year-old President Paul Biya appears set to secure an eighth term, extending his decades-long rule over the Central African nation. Partial results reported by local media already place Biya comfortably ahead, a development that has sparked anger among opposition supporters.

Despite the truce agreement stipulating that the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt would reopen for the movement of people and aid, Israel has largely kept it closed, limiting medical evacuations and deepening concerns about the ceasefire's sustainability.

Investigators allege that the aircraft deal was made possible through falsified registration documents issued under the name of Madagascar's Civil Aviation Authority (ACM), but the agency has denied any involvement, claiming the certificates were forged without its knowledge.

At the same time, UN partners monitoring population flows across Gaza have reported more than 425,000 movements from southern to northern parts of the strip since October 10.

As armed groups are increasingly targeting farming communities on the outskirts of the capital and other areas, he stressed that the scale and impact of internal displacement is “unprecedented,” amounting to over 1.4 million displaced people.

With opposition figures barred and regional instability looming, Ivory Coast’s 2025 presidential vote tests the resilience of its democracy and the sustainability of its economic growth.

Gebeyehu revealed that more than 1.5 million citizens from IGAD countries migrate to the Middle East and Gulf states annually, through the dangerous Red Sea route, with 60,000 irregular arrivals recorded in Yemen in 2024 alone.

She said access remains limited as "only two of the seven Israeli-controlled crossings into Gaza are operational."

Gen Z Mada has not specified what action it will take if Rajaonarivelo's appointment is not explained or reversed, but the group has made it clear that it will continue monitoring the new administration.