China, Senegal pledge stronger strategic partnership during Beijing talks | Africanews
China is willing to work with Senegal to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to bring more benefits to the two peoples, said Chinese President Xi Jinping when meeting with Prime Minister of Senegal Ousmane Sonko in Beijing on Friday.
UN and Haitian officials mark one year since Kenyan police arrived to support security efforts | Africanews
This marks the fourth major foreign intervention in Haiti since the 1990s. For many Haitians, the MSS represents a fragile but vital opportunity to reclaim control of their country and restore basic security and dignity in daily life
South Sudan launches military court to enforce accountability and justice | Africanews
UNMISS is providing technical assistance to support the process, which is part of broader efforts to reform South Sudan’s security sector. A civilian-military dialogue is scheduled for July 6 to further engage communities and explain the judicial process.
Groundbreaking study maps the African gut microbiome across urban and rural communities | Africanews
While most gut microbiome research focuses on high-income countries, a groundbreaking study led by two scientists from South Africa is shifting that narrative. Professors from the University of the Witwatersrand, in collaboration with Stanford, have released one of the most comprehensive studies.
Families grapple with life in the wake of the Israel-Iran Conflict | Africanews
As the ceasefire between Iran and Israel seemed to hold, a family in downtown Tehran were busy retrieving belongings from their home, severely damaged during an Israeli strike early Tuesday.
Faith Kipyegon falls short of historic sub-four minute mile but vows to keep pushing | Africanews
The race, dubbed “Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile,” was organized by Nike as an unofficial event and won't count towards official records. Still, Kipyegon’s time was faster than her existing world record of 4:07.64, set in Monaco nearly two years ago.
Kenya's Interior minister accuses protesters of coup attempt after deadly demos | Africanews
Kenya's interior minister accused protesters of a coup attempt after deadly demonstrations were witnessed in many cities and towns across the country.
Central African Republic declares three days of national mourning following stampede | Africanews
The Central African Republic has declared 3 days of mourning after an explosion and the stampede that followed killed at least 29 schoolchildren and injured more than 250 at a high school in the capital city, Bangui.
Burundi calls on United Nations to recognize 1972 genocide against Hutus | Africanews
Burundi’s call adds to broader efforts in the region to reckon with past atrocities and seek international acknowledgment for historical injustices.
Business community must safeguard free trade, Chinese premier tells 'Summer Davos' forum | Africanews
Business leaders at Summer Davos summit in Tianjin warn of the risks a return to unilateralism would pose to the global economy.
