- 1 April, 2026
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UN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan
Violence caused by ethnic tensions and disputes over resources such as land has increased in various parts of the country
South Africa withdraw hockey teams from African Games due to poor pitch
Expressing dissatisfaction with the preparation efforts and fearing potential long-term injuries for their players, both the male and female teams
Kenyan athlete Asbel Rutto breaks record to win Rome marathon
Kenya also dominated the women’s race, with Ivyne Lagat emerging victorious over her compatriot Lydia Simiyu. Lagat crossed the finish
In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting
Lawmakers in Gambia will vote Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting, which
Israeli forces’ raid on Gaza hospital escalates humanitarian crisis
Gaza’s health ministry said a fire at the hospital entrance caused suffocation, including among women and children. Israeli media reports
New suspect charged in disappearance of South African girl
A new suspect has been charged in connection with the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smith, who vanished last month from
The EU announces $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt
The European Union has announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and
U.S. relations with former key ally in African crisis region hit new low
In a statement on state television, a spokesman for Niger’s junta said Saturday the U.S. military presence in the country
16 soldiers killed in southern Nigeria during fighting between communities
At least 16 soldiers, including four officers, were killed in southern Nigeria while responding to a distress call during fighting
WFP fears more hunger amid gang violence in Haiti
The widespread violence that took over Haiti’s capital on February 29 has brought even more fears of a humanitarian crisis