Africa
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U.S., UN Launch $700 Million Humanitarian Fund for Sudan
The U.S. and U.N. have launched a $700 million aid fund to support humanitarian relief efforts in conflict-ridden Sudan.
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Ethiopian Airlines halts Tigray flights amid conflict fears
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to Tigray as tensions rise over possible new conflict between federal and regional forces.
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TotalEnergies Restarts Mozambique LNG Project After Delay
TotalEnergies has restarted its $20 billion LNG project in Mozambique after halting work in 2021 due to security concerns.
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Ugandan Opposition Leader in Hiding After Disputed Vote
Bobi Wine remains in hiding after Uganda’s disputed election, amid heightened tensions with the military and allegations of a home raid.
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Polls Open in Uganda Amid Internet Shutdown, Tight Security
Uganda held elections Thursday amid an internet blackout, delayed voting, and concerns over transparency and security conditions.
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Uganda Opposition Faces Obstacles Ahead of Presidential Vote
Uganda’s opposition faces intensified restrictions, arrests, and violence as the country heads into a high-stakes presidential election.
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Touadéra Wins Third Term in Central African Republic Vote
President Faustin Archange Touadéra won a third term in elections boycotted by the main opposition, provisional results showed Monday.
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Gunmen Kill at Least 30, Abduct Others in Niger State Market
Gunmen killed at least 30 people, abducted others in a market attack in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, police and witnesses said.
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Heavy rain, flash floods kill 37 in Morocco’s Safi province
Flash floods killed at least 37 people after heavy rain struck Morocco’s Safi province on Sunday, with more rainfall predicted across the country.
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Building collapse in Fes kills 19, injures 16, includes children
Two residential buildings collapsed in Fes, Morocco, killing 19 people and injuring 16, including several children, according to local media reports.