Africa
CAR's top court clears Touadera to stand in December presidential election
Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to stand in next month’s presidential election.
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DRC and M23 sign framework peace deal to end fighting in eastern Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a framework peace deal aimed in the at ending fighting in eastern Congo.
Africa
Benin adopts constitutional amendment to create Senate, extend presidential term
Benin's National Assembly has adopted a constitutional amendment extending presidential and legislative terms from five years to seven. It also creates a Senate, made up of between 25 to 30 members.
Africa
COP30: UN urges protection for climate migrants
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling on global leaders to protect the rights and dignity of those living on the frontlines of the climate crisis, including migrants and displaced persons, Indigenous Peoples, and traditional and local communities
Africa
Tanzania launches inquiry into post-election killings, President Hassan tells parliament
Tanzania is launching an inquiry into last month’s post-election killings, President Samia Suluhu Hassan told parliament on Friday.
Africa
CAR's top court clears Touadera to stand in December presidential election
Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to stand in next month’s presidential election.
Africa
DRC and M23 sign framework peace deal to end fighting in eastern Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a framework peace deal aimed in the at ending fighting in eastern Congo.
Africa
Benin adopts constitutional amendment to create Senate, extend presidential term
Benin's National Assembly has adopted a constitutional amendment extending presidential and legislative terms from five years to seven. It also creates a Senate, made up of between 25 to 30 members.
Africa
COP30: UN urges protection for climate migrants
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling on global leaders to protect the rights and dignity of those living on the frontlines of the climate crisis, including migrants and displaced persons, Indigenous Peoples, and traditional and local communities
Africa
Timbuktu’s ancient manuscripts return after years away
Thirteen years ago, when al-Qaida-connected fighters swept into the city, staff and local families smuggled tens of thousands of manuscripts south to Bamako for safety
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Haitian town buries its Hurricane Melissa victims
Eighteen caskets, topped with bright yellow and orange flowers, were carried into a public plaza where a crowd gathered to say their goodbyes in Petit-Goave, southern Haiti
Africa
Timbuktu’s ancient manuscripts return after years away
Thirteen years ago, when al-Qaida-connected fighters swept into the city, staff and local families smuggled tens of thousands of manuscripts south to Bamako for safety