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Donor spending by the 17 largest Western nations could fall more than 25 per cent compared with 2024.

Officials reiterated that Israel’s assertion of sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and its annexation of parts of it, are in breach of international law, which has been confirmed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The PS called on all mothers in Saudi Arabia with undocumented children to reach out to the Embassy in Riyadh, the Consulate in Jeddah or the State Department in Nairobi for assistance.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed Zimbabwe's gratitude to Zambia for its stance and consistent calls against the illegal sanctions.

The group remained confined on the plane for approximately nine hours as South African authorities sought verification of their travel papers.

IEA projects that by 2030, access to clean cooking in Africa will begin to outpace population growth, a crucial milestone in the continent’s fight against energy poverty.

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf stresses that while northern Nigeria faces violence and insecurity, the situation does not meet the legal definition of genocide, and warns against misrepresenting the facts.

The move is aimed at ensuring that citizens are properly documented and recognised, allowing the government to provide timely assistance in the event of emergencies or disputes.

The US says global action is needed to expand the Kenya-led force to 5,500 troops and stabilise gang-ravaged Haiti.

From border disputes to drought crises, Africa’s rivers are more than water—they’re a source of power, stability, and national security.

In a rare statement on X on Wednesday, Herzog denounced the incident, criticising violence targeting both civilians and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the accusations, fuelled by US President Donald Trump's announcement that no American officials would attend the summit, are misinformed.

Acute food insecurity means families cannot meet their basic food needs and often resort to desperate measures, such as skipping meals or selling essential possessions.

American social entrepreneur Patricia Wilkins is among those investing in artificial intelligence (AI) education for underprivileged youth in Ghana. Her organisation, Basics International, runs the Chorkor Digital Lab, which teaches digital skills to young people.

According to prosecutors, Sylvia and her son took advantage of former President Ali Bongo's weakened health after his 2018 stroke to influence the presidency for their own benefit.

According to the EU Naval Force, by the time the naval teams boarded the dhow, the pirates had abandoned it, leaving the original crew onboard.

According to the lender, this disparity highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring that millions across the continent can prove who they are, a fundamental step toward social and economic inclusion.

Scientists warn that 75 per cent of Kilimanjaro’s native plants have vanished — not because of climate change, but because of human land use, farming, and urban growth.

Promises of high-paying jobs turned into a nightmare as hundreds of Kenyans were lured into a foreign war, with some injured, stranded, or trapped in Russia’s military.

Conflict and violence are the main drivers of hunger in 14 of the 16 hotspots, while economic shocks and extreme weather make conditions worse.

Mudavadi said about 400 Kenyans have been lured by unscrupulous recruitment agents with promises of lucrative jobs in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar, only to end up in what he called "conditions akin to modern slavery."

On November 8, Libyan authorities carried out a search and rescue operation following the capsizing of a rubber boat near Al Buri Oil Field.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings broke barriers, redefining leadership, activism, and the meaning of women’s power in Ghana.

John Munyu, chairperson of Kenya's Pharmacy and Poisons Board, said unlocking Africa's potential in health product manufacturing and trade is a continental priority.

Donald Trump is poised to again sue a major news organization — this time the BBC — following the publication of a leaked internal memo raising concerns of bias in its programming.

Gaddafi walked free after paying $900,000 (Sh116.2 million) in bail, ending what he described as "a 10-year nightmare."

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the establishment of a resident embassy in the Vatican City, a move aimed at deepening engagement with the Holy See and strengthening partnerships in education, health, and humanitarian work.

As world leaders gather in Belém, African farmers and youth push for real climate finance, soil restoration, and jobs that can turn promises into progress.

Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told reporters that the blast was a suicide attack and that police were currently investigating.

Additional reports state that she was taken back to Tonka over the weekend and shot execution-style in the town square, with some of her relatives watching helplessly from the crowd.

Funders and research institutions need to understand that the time taken to build community partnerships with living descendant communities is an essential and enriching foundation for ethical research.

The AU says more than half of Africans now live in countries spending more on debt repayments than on social services, calling for urgent G20-led reforms to fix a biased global financial system.

The payment, confirmed by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was reportedly sent directly to Equatorial Guinea, one of the world's most corrupt regimes.

The Trump controversy originated from the editing of a BBC Panorama documentary called “Trump: A Second Chance?” It went to air a week before the 2024 US presidential election, and contained replays of sections of the speech Trump had made to his supporters just before the insurrection in Washington on January 6, 2021.

Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants clashed in the village of Dogon Chiku near lake Chad on Sunday, as the two factions continue to contest over territory and influence in the region.

Following two years of deadly conflict, a “catch-up” campaign to immunise some 44,000 children under the age of three against measles, mumps and other illnesses kicked off on Sunday. They will also be screened for malnutrition.

If we use high-yielding seed cultivars, fertilisers and agrochemicals to control diseases, we can then farm a relatively smaller area and rely on ample output.

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the worsening violence threatens to overwhelm communities, disrupt essential supplies and intensify instability across the country.

African countries whose agriculture is less productive, with generally lower or poor crop yields, may not benefit as much in the short term from open trade. They will, however, benefit in the long run.

Armed drones from Turkey, China, and Iran are reshaping African conflicts, offering tactical strikes and surveillance—but vast terrain, limited infrastructure, and operator challenges mean they rarely change the outcome of war.

Former First Lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin face graft charges in Gabon but remain in London, claiming the trial is politically driven.

Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla denies terrorism and public violence charges, while her family calls the trial a politically motivated attack.

Three decades after Ken Saro-Wiwa’s execution, the Niger Delta remains scarred by oil spills and broken promises, as activists say the late environmentalist’s warning against Nigeria’s oil dependence has never been more urgent.

His funeral is set for Monday at Abu Aisha Mosque in Amman, followed by burial at Umm Al-Qutain Cemetery.

Kyiv says the recruitment is part of Russia’s efforts to strengthen its forces amid mounting casualties in the ongoing war.

Lenacapavir is administered once every six months and offers protection against HIV infection for the same duration.

Erdogan has been one of Israel's strongest critics during its military campaign in Gaza, which began in 2023.

In a statement, the AUC expressed concern over claims suggesting that the Nigerian government is targeting Christians, warning that such accusations oversimplify the complex security landscape.

The latest push came on Friday in remarks to the Energy Transition Roundtable in Belém, Brazil, held just days before the formal opening of the COP30 climate change conference.

IOM's Chief of Staff, Mohammed Abdiker, added that the agreement represents a meaningful step in strengthening the organisation's partnerships with faith-inspired organisations committed to dignity, freedom, and protection for all.