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Egypt’s Suez Canal tests a 10-km channel amid a 60% revenue drop from Red Sea vessel attacks, expanding capacity and planning future projects

Egypt’s central bank holds rates steady at 28.25% as inflation stays high but is forecasted to drop sharply by early 2025

A Mozambique prison riot killed 33 and injured 15 amid protests over contested elections, with over 1,500 inmates escaping and security fears rising

At least 21 killed in Mozambique election unrest as protests erupt over court’s confirmation of Frelimo’s victory. Arrests and tightened security follow

Sudan withdraws from global hunger-monitoring as famine spreads, raising concerns over humanitarian efforts and worsening food insecurity amid civil war

Explore solutions for fair and transparent elections in Africa, including reforms, technology, and civic education to restore trust in democracy

Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc in Mayotte, drawing criticism of Macron over delayed aid and exposing deep challenges with immigration and infrastructure

Ramaphosa enacts controversial education law, granting the government control over school language policies and admission criteria.

Four French nationals detained in Burkina Faso for a year have been released, thanks to Morocco’s mediation, ending a major diplomatic standoff

Learn how to bridge the education gap in Africa’s rural communities by addressing teacher shortages, infrastructure, and digital learning tools