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Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Malawi's Vice President and Others In a devastating incident, Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima of Malawi, along with nine others, lost their lives in a plane crash, as confirmed by President Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday. The ill-fated military aircraft, ferrying Chilima, a prominent figure considered a frontrunner for the upcoming presidential election, vanquished from radar on Monday. "My heart aches as I share this dreadful news. We've encountered a heartbreaking tragedy. The search…

Mystery of Missing Military Plane Prompts Urgent Search in Malawi Malawi officials initiated an extensive search effort after a military aircraft, transporting the nation's vice president along with nine other individuals, vanished on Monday. Vice President Saulos Chilima boarded the flight from Lilongwe, the capital, but it lost contact roughly 45 minutes later, failing to land at Mzuzu International Airport, located about 370 kilometers (230 miles) north. Aviation officials reported that the plane "went off radar," as…

Death Knell for El-Fasher's Last Operational Hospital Amidst Ongoing Conflict in Darfur Sudanese paramilitary forces have launched an assault aimed at dominating a vital urban center in Darfur, effectively closing the last functional hospital in the area, as reported by the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF). For over a year, a fierce conflict has engulfed Sudan, pitting the regular army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by his…

The Shifting Sands of Migration: Navigating Dreams and Dilemmas in Niger At Agadez's vibrant bus terminal, a dozen men, faces veiled by turbans and shades, climbed aboard a rugged pickup truck destined for Libya. They traversed the arid desert, holding fast to their aspirations. Amidst their journey, several proclaimed, “Italy, Italy!” as they gripped wooden poles, steeling themselves against daunting challenges. “If I make enough in Libya, I’ll settle down there. If not, Europe is next on my list,” declared Abdoulaye…

Tragic Attack Claims Lives in Wad Alnoura, Sudan On Wednesday, local activists reported that a brutal assault by the Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulted in the deaths of no fewer than 100 individuals in the village of Wad Alnoura, located in Gezira State. Should these figures be confirmed, this incident marks yet another brutal chapter in the RSF's ongoing campaign of violence against small villages throughout the agrarian region. This campaign intensified after the group seized control of…

Shifting Power Dynamics in South Africa's Parliament The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's longstanding ruling party, appears poised to relinquish its majority status after securing approximately 41% of the votes, based on 85% of ballots tallied, as reported by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Should these figures hold true in the final tally this weekend, while the ANC would remain the largest party, it would need to seek partnerships in parliament to maintain its hold on power. These…

Biden Welcomes Kenya's Ruto with Major Non-NATO Ally Designation On Thursday, President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House, unveiling plans to officially designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally. This strategic move highlights Washington’s quest for influence in Africa, especially as it navigates its relationships with Moscow and Beijing. With this announcement, Kenya becomes the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to earn this title, which is already held by 18…

South Africa Seeks Urgent Measures from ICJ to Protect Palestinians in Rafah

Genocidal Accusations Against Sudan’s Paramilitary Forces in Darfur

OIC Summit: Unity, Culture, and Critical Resolutions in Banjul