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Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate

BBC News Africa  

A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

BBC News Africa  

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Sudanese Opposition rejects Burhan’s national dialogue

Africanews  

A major gathering of Sudanese political forces and civil society groups opposed to the war has ended in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

US urges tougher UN sanctions to pressure Sudan’s warring sides toward peace

Africanews  

The United States is pushing for tougher United Nations sanctions on Sudan’s warring parties, seeking to curb foreign military support and pressure the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to negotiate an end to a conflict that has killed at least 59,000 people and displaced some 13 million.

South Sudan: Two UN peacekeepers killed, seven injured

Africanews  

Armed men ambushed a patrol traveling to a remote area of South Sudan on Monday, killing two U.N. peacekeepers, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said.

Rwanda’s Kagame Calls FDLR Disarmament Efforts ‘Superficial’

Africanews  

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has dismissed recent efforts to disarm the FDLR as “superficial”, saying no initiative so far has addressed what he considers the root causes of the threat. He warned that Rwanda would remain concerned as long as the armed group remains active.

Deadly gang attack leaves Haiti’s Kenscoff community reeling

Africanews  

The latest attack comes as Haiti prepares for general elections scheduled for December 13 — the country's first in more than a decade. Voter registration is underway, but experts have warned that widespread insecurity could make holding credible elections extremely difficult.

DRC opposition urges Tshisekedi to abandon constitutional changes

Africanews  

With elections due in 2028, the opposition is seeking to build pressure against constitutional changes while also demanding an inclusive political process to address the country's security and economic crises.

Technology: crowds flock to Beijing for robot games

Africanews  

Sprinting and high jump were among the sports attempted by robots at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Some have even broken world records, including Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record.

Guinea: Landfill collapse in Conakry leaves dozens dead

Africanews  

At least 30 people have died after heavy rains caused a huge pile of waste to collapse. Authorities have promised to evacuate families still living near the site, which was already due to be closed.

Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp

BBC News Africa  

Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.

Kenya: Designer turns to traditional clothesmaking methods

Africanews  

The founder of Mukabwa studios, Hillary Mukubwa uses hand looms to create clothes and fabrics in a bid to keep Kenya's cultural heritage alive.

Mission to verify DRC-M23 ceasefire gets underway in South Kivu

Africanews  

A mission to verify a fragile ceasefire between the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed M23 armed group was deployed Monday to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as the two sides traded accusations of abuses.

Uganda Pledges 1,200 Troops as Burundi Eyes Gaza Force

Africanews  

Uganda and Burundi have held talks in Israel about contributing troops to a proposed international security force for Gaza, as efforts to build the 20,000-strong mission gather pace. Uganda has approved about 1,200 personnel, while Burundi is still considering its participation.

Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board

BBC News Africa  

Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.

Protests erupt in Tunisia after migrant boat sinks

Africanews  

The Tunisian city of Ben Guerdane erupted in protest on Saturday night one day after a boat carrying 15 migrants sank off the country's southeastern coast. Protesters blocked roads and set fire to tyres after the news of the shipwreck was announced.

From cardboard to cosplay: Kenya’s anime fans turn creativity into culture

Africanews  

Thousands of anime and manga fans gathered in Nairobi for one of Africa’s biggest cosplay conventions, transforming recycled materials, craft skills and imagination into elaborate costumes.

Guinea: Conakry residents grapple with aftermath of landfill disaster

Africanews  

Residents in Guinea's capital Conakry have been left reeling after part of a landfill fell on to neighbouring homes following heavy rains. The incident has claimed 30 lives.

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria

BBC News Africa  

Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

South Africa: Four arrested over murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete

Africanews  

Four suspects in the killing of former world champion boxer Zolani Tete were arrested, South African police said Monday.

Chad accuses Sudanese army of targeting convoy in Chadian territory

Africanews  

Military authorities in Chad have accused Sudan of launching drone strikes against a convoy inside Chadian territory.

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