Rescue Charity: 11 Bodies Found as Death Toll Raises at the Libyan Coast
According to Italian media, the 11 bodies are to be transferred to an Italian coast guard ship and temporarily disembarked on the island of Lampedusa.
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Kenyans Face Increased Tax Burden Under President Ruto's Economic Plan
President Ruto argues that Kenyans are currently under-taxed, despite widespread public frustration and protests over the escalating cost of living.
5 Summer Landscaping Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Do you wonder what you should do this summer to make your landscaping look great?
Central African Republic Temporarily Requisitions Tamoil Service Stations Amid Fuel Crisis
This measure, set to last for 45 days, aims to ensure a regular fuel supply, facilitate salary payments, and maintain tax contributions, according to Minister of Energy Development and Hydraulic Resources, Arthur Bertrand Piri.
Rescuers Search for Dozens Trapped in Nigerian Gold Mine Collapse
Authorities have confirmed one fatality, with at least 30 individuals still missing. Local residents, however, estimate that up to 44 workers may be trapped.
Central Bank of Congo Mandates Use of Congolese Francs for Electronic Payments
This strategic move is designed to enhance the use of the national currency and reduce the country's heavy reliance on the US dollar, which has been weakening the franc.
Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto Banned for Six Years for Doping Violation, Loses World Records and Medals
The ban, which will keep him out of competition until May 2029, follows a Disciplinary Tribunal’s ruling that identified irregularities in Kipruto's Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
Quadrupling of Subsidized Bread Prices Deepens Struggle for Millions in Egypt
Facing an increased wheat import bill, the Egyptian government raised the price of subsidized small loaves of flatbread on June 1, marking the first such increase in decades.
South Korea and African Nations Forge Nearly 50 Deals at Landmark Summit
The 47 agreements with 23 African countries were formalized during the summit as Asia's fourth-largest economy aims to tap into Africa's rich mineral resources and burgeoning export market.
Cycling Push in Harare: A Health and Environmental Initiative
Promoted for health reasons and to foster a cleaner environment, the initiative highlights the advantages of bicycles, which do not rely on fossil fuels.
Nigeria's Trade Unions Suspend General Strike After Government Promises Wage Increase
The decision follows the government's commitment to raise the national minimum wage to at least 60,000 naira ($40, £32) a month, which is double the current wage but falls short of the unions' demand for $330.
South Africa's ANC Faces Historic Loss of Parliamentary Majority
With more than 50% of voting districts counted, the ANC leads with 42% of the vote, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) with 23%.
Papua New Guinea Villagers Appeal for Aid Following Devastating Landslide
A massive landslide composed of boulders, earth, and splintered trees destroyed Yambali, located in the remote highlands of the South Pacific nation
UNHCR Official Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel Region
Gnon-Konde was in Brussels to emphasize to EU officials the importance of focusing on the African regions where conflicts have displaced some 10.5 million people, even as international attention is drawn to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Residents of Congolese Neighborhood Battle Lead Poisoning from Nearby Factory
Despite years of exposure, men, women, and children in the area have alarmingly high levels of lead in their blood, putting their health at increasing risk.
Madagascar Votes in Parliamentary Elections Amid Ruling Party's Bid to Retain Majority
The Tanora Malagasy Vonona (TGV) party of President Andry Rajoelina is seeking to build on its success from the last election, where it secured 84 out of 151 seats.