Africa’s Election Winner Must Afford Fees Up to £328,000
In Djibouti and Benin, presidential candidates must afford nomination fees of up to £328,000, according to the Guardian. Critics argue this excludes many potential contenders.
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Pope’s Algeria Visit Signals Africa’s Rising Role in Church
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for the first papal visit to the country, calling for peace on the opening stop of a tour of Africa that signals the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic church, according to The Guardian.
Millions in War-Ravaged Sudan Surviving on One Meal a Day
Millions of people in war-ravaged Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens, according to a report published by a group of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Pope Prioritises World’s Fastest-Growing Catholic Region in Africa Tour
Pope Leo XIV is set to focus on Africa, the world's fastest-growing Catholic region, during an 11-day tour of the continent, according to a senior Vatican official.
200 Civilians Feared Killed in Nigerian Air Strike on Market
Civilians are feared to have died after reports that Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the north-east of the country, according to Reuters and local reports.
Nearly 400 Sentenced in Nigeria for Links to Militant Islamists
Nearly 400 people in Nigeria have been sentenced for links to militant Islamic groups, according to the BBC.
Chimpanzees in Uganda Locked in Vicious Civil War, Study Finds
Chimpanzees in Uganda have been locked in a vicious 'civil war' for eight years, according to a new study, with researchers recording 24 killings, including 17 infants, since 2018.
Popular Tanzanian Musician Matonya Charged with Rape in Kenya
Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya has been charged with rape in Kenya, according to Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
US Admits 4,499 Refugees Since October, 99.9% from South Africa
According to the Refugee Processing Center, the United States has admitted 4,499 refugees since October, with all but three from South Africa, highlighting a significant shift in refugee admissions under current policies.
Humanitarian Situation in Sudan at Catastrophic Levels, Says NGO
The humanitarian situation in Sudan has reached catastrophic levels, with over 10 million people in need of urgent assistance, according to the International Rescue Committee.
Zimbabwe Plan to Scrap Presidential Elections Sparks Political Rift
According to the BBC, Zimbabwe's proposed constitutional amendments to scrap presidential elections and extend the president's term have caused deep divisions, with opposition figures calling it a 'slow coup' and ruling party supporters defending the move as necessary for stability.
DR Congo Agrees to Take Deportees from US
The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept migrants deported from the US who are not themselves Congolese under a deal effective from this month, officials said.
Uganda Receives First US Deportation Flight Amid Third-Country Pact
A flight carrying 12 people deported from the US landed in Uganda, marking the first such arrival under a third-country agreement, according to The Guardian.
Man Dies in Storm as Saharan Dust Hits Crete
A man died near Athens as a storm swept through Greece, bringing gale-force winds and flooding, while Saharan dust shrouded the island of Crete, according to the BBC.
DR Congo Declares National Holiday After 52 Years
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared Wednesday a public holiday after the national football team qualified for their first World Cup in 52 years, according to the BBC.