Relentless rains compound the suffering of over a million Sudanese refugees displaced by war, as shelters are damaged and health risks rise.
Economy
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TotalEnergies withdraws from South African gas block due to development challenges, impacting energy goals.
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Human Rights Watch reports extensive sexual violence in Khartoum by the RSF amid Sudan’s civil war, highlighting urgent human rights abuses.
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Ethiopia floats the birr to secure IMF support, causing a 30% drop in value.
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Nigeria and the US sign a significant MOU aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation across key sectors, fostering mutual growth.
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A Libyan court has sentenced 12 officials for their roles in the deadly dam collapse in Derna, highlighting severe mismanagement and corruption issues.
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Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, facing technical issues, is reselling U.S. and Nigerian crude cargoes. The refinery’s operational challenges impact crude prices and market stability.
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Ugandan youth protest against corruption, demanding the resignation of Parliament Speaker Anita Among.
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South Africa’s ambitious climate pledges are hindered by slow action in transitioning from coal to renewable energy, according to a recent report.
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Uganda charges 42 youths after a banned anti-corruption protest in Kampala. They face various offenses and are remanded in custody.