In the scorching summer of 2023, extreme heat waves have swept the globe, shattering temperature records and posing a severe threat to human lives and the environment. The world recently experienced its hottest day ever recorded, with the average global temperature surpassing the previous record. Heat-Related Deaths on the Rise in Africa Authorities report a surge in heat-related deaths as… Read More

After a day of clashes between the police and protesters, Kenya’s President reiterated his warning to the opposition coalition which called for a 3-day anti-government protests. Ruto spoke Thursday (Jul. 20) in Isiolo, eastern Kenya. He accused the opposition of sabotaging the economy with recurrent protests. “Every part of Kenya have said we cannot sabotage our economy using violence and… Read More

King Mohammed VI invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Morocco after the Jewish state recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara, a “far-sighted” decision, according to a message of thanks published on Wednesday. “You are welcome to visit Morocco, on dates at our best mutual convenience, to be defined through diplomatic channels,” wrote the Cherifian sovereign… Read More

Police in Kenya say they have been ordered not to report deaths amid demonstrations against the rising cost of living, but an independent watchdog says at least six people were shot dead by police on Wednesday and 27 were shot dead in such protests earlier this year. A police official told The Associated Press they were told this week not… Read More

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit in South Africa in August, South Africa’s presidency said on Wednesday. The summit will instead be attended by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, alongside the leaders of Brazil, India, China and South Africa. In a statement, the South African presidency said the decision was reached “by mutual agreement” between the… Read More

Four countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) discussed democratic transitions and security in the region in Nigeria on Tuesday, the organization said. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who was elected ECOWAS President last Sunday, held talks in Abuja with officials from Niger, Guinea-Bissau and Benin. They notably discussed security in Mali after the withdrawal of the UN… Read More