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Casualties recorded as train crashes in Egypt

Casualties recorded as train crashes in Egypt

Egypt's railway authority said two railway carriages fell into an adjacent watercourse following the accident.

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Somalia thanks Turkish agency for delivering crucial aid

Somalia thanks Turkish agency for delivering crucial aid

Somalia has thanked Türkiye's Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) for delivering aid amid a looming drought.

AU condemns Israel’s 'persona non grata' declaration against UN chief

AU condemns Israel’s 'persona non grata' declaration against UN chief

The African Union together with 104 nations reaffirmed full support and confidence in UN chief Antonio Guterres and his work.

Live Updates: Gaza death toll rises to 42,227

Live Updates: Gaza death toll rises to 42,227

Tel Aviv's year-long war on Gaza has killed at least 42,227 Palestinians. Separately, Israeli attacks across Lebanon since October 2023 have killed more than 2,255 people and uprooted another 1.2 million.

Kenya's planned nuclear plant at coastal paradise sparks fresh protests

Kenya's planned nuclear plant at coastal paradise sparks fresh protests

The construction of the nuclear plant is set to begin in 2027 and be operational by 2034, with a cost of $3.8 billion.

AFCON qualifiers: Egypt release Salah early from international duty

AFCON qualifiers: Egypt release Salah early from international duty

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan had told journalists on Friday that there were concerns over playing on Mauritania's artificial turf and injury fears.

IMF relaxes rules for Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Senegal

IMF relaxes rules for Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Senegal

IMF board approves changes to cut borrowing costs by 36% as the US-based institution faces increasing criticism over its lending conditions.

SA's ex-central bank chief and finance minister dies

SA's ex-central bank chief and finance minister dies

South Africa's former central bank chief and finance minister Tito Mboweni has died at the age of 65, the government has announced.

Air strike kills at least 23 people in Sudan market

Air strike kills at least 23 people in Sudan market

An air strike at a marketplace in Sudan's capital Khartoum killed at least 23 people on Saturday, an emergency response team said on Sunday.

Life

How rare rains have changed the face of the Sahara Desert

How rare rains have changed the face of the Sahara Desert

Matthew Eguavoen: Nigerian artist on ‘’looking deep into subjects’ souls’’

Matthew Eguavoen: Nigerian artist on ‘’looking deep into subjects’ souls’’

Serengeti Safari Marathon: Racing in the wild to preserve nature

Serengeti Safari Marathon: Racing in the wild to preserve nature

Michael Adetula: Nigerian artist on mission to preserve culture and memories

Michael Adetula: Nigerian artist on mission to preserve culture and memories

African attendees: Our great technology experiences at Türkiye's Teknofest fair

African attendees: Our great technology experiences at Türkiye's Teknofest fair