Libya’s central bank halts operations following the kidnapping of a senior official, highlighting security risks and potential economic fallout amid ongoing conflict.
Economy
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Burkina Faso’s junta has conscripted six magistrates into military service for opposing pro-junta actions, in a move that raises serious concerns over judicial independence and human rights in the country.
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Mobius Motors avoids liquidation by accepting a takeover bid, but the buyer’s identity remains unknown.
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Floyd Shivambu’s resignation from the EFF to join Jacob Zuma’s MK party marks a significant shift in South Africa’s political landscape, with MK gaining momentum.
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Experts outline strategies to make Africa self-reliant in food: boosting local farming, engaging youth, and embracing modern techniques.
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Two South Korean missionaries were abducted in northern Kenya by gunmen, leading to a tense search near the Ethiopian border.
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The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following a rapid outbreak in Congo and its spread to neighboring countries. WHO is mobilizing resources to contain the virus, which poses significant risks to global health.
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Sudan, urging the global community to step up aid efforts as millions face displacement, hunger, and disease.
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Kenya’s aviation workers plan a strike over the Adani airport deal, raising concerns about JKIA’s future and job security.
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Talks aimed at ending Sudan’s 16-month conflict move forward despite resistance from the Sudanese army and ongoing RSF offensives. The humanitarian crisis worsens as both sides show little commitment to peace.