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Africa

China hosts Arab leaders to bolster ties with MENA states, pledges more aid for Gaza

China hosted the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum on May 30 in Beijing, in an attempt to deepen its relationship with Arab states in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. At the summit, Chinese President...

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany amidst trophy hunting row

Botswana has threatened Germany to send 20,000 elephants to the European country, amidst an escalating dispute over the import of hunting trophies.

Wildlife tragedy: Climate-induced drought claims lives of 160 Elephants in Zimbabwe

The elephants died between August and December last year, due to severe drought conditions.

UN approves sending Kenya-led foreign force to Haiti to fight violent gangs

United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to send a multinational armed force, led by Kenya, to assist in addressing the escalating issue of violent gangs in Haiti.

France will end its military presence in Niger by end of 2023, Macron says

France is withdrawing its ambassador and troops from Niger in response to the July coup that ousted Niger's democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum.

India’s rice export ban could trigger global food crisis

India, the world’s largest rice exporter, imposed a ban on rice export in July. The move could trigger a global food crisis in dozens of countries, especially in Asia and MENA region

Saudi Arabia, Iran and Egypt among 6 new members to join BRICS economic bloc

Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with four other nations, have been invited to become new members of BRICS next year.

Mass airlifts continue to rescue foreign nationals as 3-day ceasefire begins in Sudan

Countries around the world are evacuating their citizens to escape the chaos in the country as a 72-hour ceasefire was announced late Monday between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Foreign governments have airlifted hundreds of their diplomats...

More than 200 killed in Sudan as army and paramilitary force battle for power

Intense fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed at least 185 people and injured more than 1,800

Arab and Africa celebrate Morocco’s historic win at FIFA World Cup

Morocco’s surprising 1-0 victory over Portugal in the football World Cup 2022 quarter-final sparked significant celebrations in the Arab and African world.

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Qatar unveils plans for $5.5 billion tourism development project Simaisma with Disney-size theme park

Qatar has announced a groundbreaking $5.5 billion (20 billion Qatari Riyal) development project named Simaisma tourist project, featuring a colossal theme park set to surpass the iconic Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in size.