- 27 May, 2026
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Somali president slams Israeli recognition of Somaliland at Doha forum
The Somali president described the situation in Gaza as “another level of inhumane engagement” in the history of the world
South Africa produces first local vaccine to combat foot-and-mouth disease
The country is facing its worst outbreak of the illness that infects cattle herds. But the first locally-produced vaccine could
Dakar universities rocked by renewed clashes between students and police
Cheikh-Anta-Diop university in Senegal’s capital has been the place of unrest since early December. Students have been protesting a lack
Iran says ‘good start’ made in talks with US over nuclear programme
Tehran said the indirect discussions in Oman have ended with a broad agreement to maintain a diplomatic path…Read More
Survivors of deadly attack on villages in Nigeria left reeling
Despite the presence of the army, residents of Woro and Nuku wonder how they will rebuild their lives amid all
A surf academy is enticing Senegalese girls back to school
For generations, Seynabou Tall’s ancestors have fished, dived and rowed off the coast of Dakar. It’s the same place where
Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand
Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park…Read
Activists announce a new aid flotilla for Gaza of over 100 boats
Campaigners described the upcoming mission as the biggest civilian-led mobilisation against Israel’s actions in the Palestinian enclave…Read More
African manufacturers warn short-term AGOA extension offers a brief respite
They say while the one-year renewal is good news, it will not encourage long-term investment by businesses…Read More
Spain floods: Storm Leonardo forces 4,000 evacuations in Andalusia
Spain woke to flooded streets in Grazalema on Thursday after Storm Leonardo dumped more than 600 litres per square metre