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October 11, 2023
Egypt Moves to Prevent Exodus of Palestinians From Besieged Gaza

CAIRO/GAZA — Egypt is moving to avert a mass exodus from the Gaza Strip into its Sinai Peninsula, as Israeli bombardment halted crossings at the main exit point from the Palestinian enclave on Tuesday, Gaza officials and Egyptian security sources said.
October 11, 2023
Niger Junta Orders Expulsion of Top UN Official

NIAMEY — The junta that seized power in Niger has demanded that the head of the United Nations diplomatic mission there leave the country within 72 hours, according to a statement from the West African nation's foreign ministry seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
October 11, 2023
US Republicans Hopeful of New Speaker Ahead of Nominee Vote

Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives heard pitches on Tuesday from prominent party members Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, who are vying for the powerful role of speaker, under mounting pressure from a war in the Middle East and another looming government shutdown.
October 10, 2023
Weah Casts Vote in Bid for Second Term

Liberian President George Weah cast his vote on Tuesday in an election that he hopes will secure him a second term. His first term was marred by corruption allegations and continued hardship in the West African country The former soccer star came to power in 2017 on a wave of popular support after two unsuccessful attempts at the presidency. Weah, 57, faces 19 other candidates in the presidential race. The winner must secure 50% of the total vote cast, plus at least one more vote, in order to avoid a runoff.
October 10, 2023
Liberians Head to Polls as President Weah Seeks Reelection

MONROVIA — Around 2.4 million voters in Liberia are eligible to cast their ballots on Tuesday in a general election in which President George Weah is seeking a second term after a first six years marked by corruption allegations and abiding economic hardship.
October 08, 2023
Arab Oil Producers Hold Climate Meeting in Riyadh

RIYADH - OPEC heavyweights said on Sunday oil and gas should not be stigmatised in the climate debate and that the industry had a role to play in an orderly energy transition.
October 08, 2023
Startup Fights Deforestation with 'Beanless Coffee'

LONDON — A Seattle-based startup backed by some of the investors behind Beyond Meat is launching the world's first beanless coffee this week as it bids to slash the environmental impact of the popular brew.
October 07, 2023
UN Says Climate Funds Still Below Target

BERLIN/BRUSSELS — The United Nations' main fund for helping vulnerable countries cope with climate change said on Thursday it had raised $9.3 billion, falling short of a $10 billion target after wealthy nations, including the United States, failed to pay in.
October 06, 2023
Ivory Coast's President Removes Prime Minister, Dissolves Government

ABIDJAN — Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has removed the prime minister and dissolved his government, the presidency's secretary general said on Friday.
October 06, 2023
Uganda Arrests 40 Supporters of Opposition Leader Bobi Wine

KAMPALA — Ugandan security forces have arrested 40 people during an operation against supporters of opposition leader Bobi Wine, who was detained upon his arrival in the capital Thursday and placed under house arrest.
October 06, 2023
Niger Junta: French Withdrawal to Begin With 400 Soldiers in Southwest

NIAMEY — Niger's military junta said late Thursday that 400 French soldiers based in the southwestern town of Ouallam will be the first to leave the country following France's announcement that it would begin withdrawing its troops this week.
October 06, 2023
Students from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Await French Visas

PARIS - Hundreds of students, researchers and artists with upcoming professional trips to France say they are uncertain about getting their visas due to deteriorating relations between Paris and African military led governments in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
October 05, 2023
UK Plan to Deport Migrants to Rwanda Heads to Top Court

LONDON — The British government will try next week to persuade judges at the country's top court to overturn a ruling which declared unlawful its divisive plan to deport asylum seekers arriving in small boats across the Channel to Rwanda.
October 05, 2023
Dozens of Somali Forces and Militants Die in Forest Clashes

MOGADISHU - At least 30 pro-government fighters and dozens of al-Shabaab militants were killed in Somalia in some of the bloodiest fighting of a year-long offensive against the al-Qaida-linked group, an army officer and clan elder said on Thursday.
October 04, 2023
Three Scientists Win Nobel Prize for Chemistry

STOCKHOLM — Scientists Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for "the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots," which illuminate computer monitors and television screens and are used by doctors to map tumors.
October 04, 2023
FIFA Names Morocco, Spain and Portugal as Hosts for 2030 World Cup

Morocco, Spain and Portugal were named hosts of the 2030 soccer World Cup, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host the opening matches to mark the tournament's centenary, world soccer body FIFA said on Wednesday.
October 04, 2023
Anglo American's South Africa Subsidiary Plans to Cut 183 Jobs

JOHANNESBURG — Anglo American's South African iron ore unit, Kumba Iron Ore, plans to cut scores of jobs at its head office amid challenges moving sufficient volumes to ports due to rail constraints.
October 03, 2023
Ghanaians Call for Central Bank Governor to Step Down

ACCRA — Thousands of Ghanaians took to the streets of the capital Accra, on Tuesday, to demand that the central bank governor step down for alleged mismanagement of the economy.
October 03, 2023
Mali Battles Continue as UN Withdraws

TIMBUKTU/DAKAR - Islamist militants in Mali began a blockade of Timbuktu by cutting road access in August and then shut off river and air routes in an offensive that has put the city once again on the frontline of a jihadist insurgency.
October 02, 2023
Egyptian President Announces Bid for Third Term

CAIRO - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi confirmed on Monday that he will stand for a third term in office in an election in December, as opposition parties complained that people trying to register support for other candidates had faced obstacles.

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