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Tensions are rising in Algeria after reports of a suspected double suicide attack shook the city of Blida, just southwest of the capital, Algiers.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Nearly 70 percent of people in Sudan are now living in poverty, almost double pre-war levels, as conflict continues to devastate the country’s economy and social fabric, a senior UN official has said.Sourced from Africanews Read More

As rumours emerged of a papal visit, some of Cameroon’s Catholics voiced fears the trip would give longtime President Paul Biya a chance to polish his image six months on from deadly protests following his contested re-election.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Benin presidential election favourite Romuald Wadagni headed for victory Monday as his opponent conceded defeat even as votes were still being counted.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Pope Leo touched down in Algeria on Monday, beginning an 11 day tour of four African countries. Leo is visiting Algeria to champion Christian-Muslim co-existence.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Dozens of injured victims were taken to a hospital in Geidam, where they are receiving treatment, a hospital worker said.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Dozens of people died in airstrikes in Nigeria’s northeastern Yobe state as military aircraft hunted Boko Haram jihadists, local residents and Amnesty International said on Sunday.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Marathon negotiations between the United States and Iran in the Pakistani capital ended early Sunday without a breakthrough, with both sides failing to bridge deep differences over nuclear issues, the Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions relief, officials said.Sourced from Africanews Read More

A Turkish drilling ship docked at the port of Mogadishu on Friday ahead of Somalia’s first offshore oil drilling project, the two countries announced.Sourced from Africanews Read More

The United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria, citing risks of terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping, according to an updated State Department advisory.Sourced from Africanews Read More