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Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza

Aug 3, 2026

Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence

Aug 3, 2026

The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

Treacherous road conditions obstruct UN aid delivery in South Sudan

Jul 19, 2026

The road condition determines whether food reaches markets, patients reach health facilities, and humanitarian aid reaches families in need.

Centuries-old hunt beckons the rain in western Senegal

Jul 19, 2026

In western Senegal, armed men on motorcycles took part in the 723rd edition of the "Miss de Diobaye” hunt, a centuries-old tradition believing to bring rain and protect the community.

Civil rights groups oppose meeting between Macky Sall and President Diomaye

Jul 19, 2026

A group condemning the repression under former President Macky Sall’s rule in Senegal has spoken out against his arrival in Dakar on Friday to meet the Senegalese Head of State, as part of his campaign to lead the UN.

Algerian prime minister visits survivors after deadly fire at orphanage

Jul 19, 2026

Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb speaks with survivors after a fire burning at an orphanage in the country's capital has killed at least 11 people, including children, according to authorities.

At least 20 killed in jihadist attacks in eastern DRC

Jul 19, 2026

At least 20 people were killed this week in three attacks by suspected jihadist fighters in eastern DR Congo, according to a report from RFI.

Algerian PM among the mourners as victims of orphanage fire laid to rest

Jul 19, 2026

Eleven people killed in a fire at an Algerian orphanage were laid to rest on Thursday at a ceremony in Bakari, on the outskirts of Algiers.

&#x2018Absolutely shocking&#x2019: DA leader Hill-Lewis tours Johannesburg&#x2019s collapsing infrastructure

Jul 19, 2026

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille toured Johannesburg&#x2019s failing infrastructure, visiting three sites which laid bare years of neglect.

Cogta warns about service delivery concerns after Treasury&#x2019s funding freeze

Jul 19, 2026

National Treasury&#x2019s decision to withhold national equitable share payments to 69 municipalities may significantly affect service delivery in these municipalities, with indigent households most vulnerable, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has warned.

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