Africa

Cholera Threatens 80,000 Children in West and Central Africa Amid Rainy Season ……………….. As the rainy season intensifies across West and Central Africa, an estimated 80,000 children face a heightened risk of cholera, UNICEF has warned. Active outbreaks in the…

New Diabetes Subtype Identified in Africa Challenges Global Assumptions ——————————— A major international study has discovered a new subtype of type 1 diabetes (T1D) prevalent among young people in Sub-Saharan Africa, which differs from the classic autoimmune form, SciTech Daily…

First Quranic Festival Held in Al Hoceima, Morocco ————————————- For the first time, the city of Al Hoceima in Morocco hosted a Quranic festival, organized in collaboration with the local Scientific Council and the Regional Department of Islamic Affairs, Morocco…

Dozens of Soldiers Killed in Northern Burkina Faso Base Attack ………………….. Around 50 soldiers were reportedly killed in an assault on a military base in northern Burkina Faso, according to a local leader and a resident, as reported by ABC…

Mass Convictions in Tunisia’s ‘Conspiracy Case 2’ Raise Concerns Over Rule of Law ——————————— Tunisia’s recent mass conviction of opposition figures in the so-called “Conspiracy Case 2” has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International, highlighting ongoing restrictions on civic space…

Over 40 killed in DR Congo attack linked to IS Terrorists ————————- More than 40 people were killed in an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an IS affiliate, in Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), BBC…

Muslims, Christians Join in Prayer for Rain and Abundance near Northern Village of Sredno Selo —————————– Muslims and Christians came together in a spirit of mutual respect and longstanding tradition to offer a joint prayer for rain, prosperity, and peace…

Africa’s Youth Surge Offers Opportunity and Challenge, 2025 Data Shows ………………… Africa remains the world’s youngest continent, with new 2025 estimates revealing that children under 18 constitute more than half the population in ten African countries. According to data compiled…

At least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church by IS-backed rebels —————————————— At least 21 people were killed on Sunday in a raid on a Catholic church in eastern Congo by IS-backed rebels, Arab News reported. The military…

US Forces Capture Islamic State Finance Chief in Northern Somalia —————————- US Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Saturday confirmed a ground operation targeting the Islamic State-Somalia (ISS) network, Long War Journal reported. Puntland Defense Forces (PDF) announced the capture of Abdiweli…