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A study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group revealed that the heatwave in Africa's Sahel region in April was a result of "human-induced" climate change.

In Garowe, the Hassan Sheikh administration faces a new deadlock amid increasing divides in Somalia. After President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud invited federal state leaders to a meeting, Puntland declared it would not attend. Puntland had previously refused to acknowledge the federal government and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as valid, citing changes to the constitution. "Mogadishu's administration is not recognized by Puntland due to unconstitutional alterations. Until the proper constitution is restored and issues…

More than 25 people are killed in El Fasher, Dafur's last major city not under RSF control, prompting hundreds to flee. Kenyan doctors continue their strike for five weeks, with a court demanding an agreement within 48 hours. Testimonies from Ethiopians detail Saudi border guards killing migrants indiscriminately.

In a surprising turn of events, Iran launched a series of strikes on Israel on April 14, 2024, using various weapons like drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Thankfully, there were no casualties due to Iran's advance warning, but the implications of these strikes go beyond just the military clash. Iran's warning wasn't just a gesture of kindness to prevent damage. It was a strategic move to show Israel and its allies that Iran can breach their defenses while also showing restraint for now. This restrained yet…

On Tuesday, hundreds of hospital doctors in Nairobi protested for better pay and working conditions. The strike by KMPDU members has disrupted healthcare at 57 public hospitals for four weeks.

The United Nations' envoy for Libya announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the government's prioritization of self-interest over the country's political progress.

On Tuesday, nations agreed to provide over $610 million for the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where 21 million people require assistance and a severe food crisis is worsening.

In Senegal's latest news, a historic haul of cocaine has been revealed - the largest ever seized on land. A truck near the Mali border was found carrying over a ton of the illegal substance.

Following a humanitarian conference in Paris, the international community has committed over €2 billion to aid Sudan. Mathilde Vu, the Sudan Advocacy Manager for the Norwegian Refugee Council, discusses the deepening humanitarian crisis plaguing a nation ravaged by a year of violent conflict.

FRANCE 24 interviewed Abdalla Hamdok, who held the position of Sudan's prime minister twice following the ousting of Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Hamdok described the ongoing war in Sudan as "extremely catastrophic" and "the most serious, disastrous situation in the world today". Despite the grim situation, he expressed optimism that the war would eventually end, citing "some progress" in both regional and national efforts towards finding a political resolution.