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July 2024 saw unprecedented global heat, setting new records and highlighting the urgent need for climate action. Extreme heatwaves affected millions worldwide, exacerbating the climate crisis.

A tragic stampede at a Kinshasa concert by Fally Ipupa leaves 13 dead, prompting calls for improved crowd control and event safety in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Zimbabwe faces a malaria surge with rising cases and deaths. Urgent action is needed to combat the crisis and protect vulnerable populations.

AfDB offers Morocco $260 million in loans to develop Nador West Med port and enhance economic governance, supporting trade and economic stability.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has injected $148 million into the forex market to stabilize the naira and support economic sectors, distributing funds to 29 authorized dealers.

Tanzania’s new electrified railway connects Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, offering faster, eco-friendly travel and marking a milestone in the country’s infrastructure development.

Justice Mandisa Maya’s appointment as South Africa’s first female Chief Justice marks a historic step toward gender equality, bringing a fresh perspective to the judiciary.

Sudan’s Agriculture Minister denies famine amid food insecurity concerns. Government and international efforts focus on improving food access and distribution.

Ghana’s Supreme Court upholds a law criminalizing gay sex, as the country considers harsher penalties under a new bill.

The latest UN report reveals that 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, with Africa severely impacted. Immediate action is necessary to combat this crisis.