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The UN reports that renewed violence in northern South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of dozens of civilians, with over 1,000 seeking shelter at a peacekeeping base.

A total lunar eclipse on Tuesday will create a blood-red moon, visible to many in North and South America and eastern Asia, but sadly not from Africa and Europe.

Over 100 charity kitchen workers have been killed in Sudan since the onset of civil war, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis in the region.

This week, Southern England is witnessing an unusual weather phenomenon where rain might appear red or orange due to the mixing of raindrops with desert dust from North Africa, known as 'blood rain.'

Poland is expected to experience an early taste of spring with a surge of warm air from North-West Africa and Spain, bringing temperatures up to 20 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on historic visits to Algeria and several European countries in April, marking the first time a pope has visited the North African Muslim country.

Pope Leo XIV is set to make a historic visit to Algeria in April, marking the first papal visit to the North African nation as part of a broader tour of Africa.

The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have been accused of targeting and abusing people with disabilities during their recent takeover in El Fasher.

Morocco's long-time captain Romain Saiss has announced his retirement from international football just months before the World Cup finals in North America.

Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson for the AFC/M23 rebel group, was killed in a drone attack near Rubaya in North Kivu, according to rebel sources.

Battles intensify in North Kivu, DRC, over control of the vital coltan mine in Rubaya amid U.S. military aid discussions.

A 57-year-old man from Kariobangi North, Kenya, died after being electrocuted while removing clothes from a drying line.

The ongoing negotiations regarding Western Sahara emphasize the need for compromise on self-determination, with key discussions set to take place in Washington.

Four soldiers were killed in clashes in the Borkou province of Chad during a confrontation with armed highwaymen.

Pope Leo XIV has announced his upcoming visit to Lampedusa, which has significant historical relevance for migrants crossing from North Africa, mirroring the first trip of Pope Francis.

A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria resulted in the deaths of 37 people and hospitalized 26 others.

Namibia has experienced its eighth driest January since 1981, as rainfall decreased across most of the country, with significant amounts recorded only in the north-east.

This article discusses the issue of food waste during Ramadan and provides tips for managing finances and reducing waste.

Malaria cases are rising in Botswana's North West District, with 38 confirmed cases and one fatality reported between November 2025 and January 2026.

The article discusses the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Africa's north coast, highlighting its rich cultural history and the limited presence of international tourists.

Extreme heat in North Eastern Kenya, particularly in Garissa, adversely affects local workers' ability to earn a decent living.

North Korea has established homes to commemorate its troops who died in the Ukraine conflict, as part of efforts to strengthen national unity amid closer ties with Russia.

A terrorist attack in Titao, Burkina Faso, resulted in at least twenty deaths as armed assailants targeted the military camp and set the local market on fire.

All six North African Arab clubs have successfully advanced to the quarter-finals of the African Confederation Cup, showcasing a strong regional performance.

The UN warns that relentless violence, famine, and disease are leading to a rising death toll among children in Sudan, with more than half of children in parts of North Darfur being acutely malnourished.

A subcontractor at the Turku shipyard in Finland was sentenced to six months of conditional imprisonment for exploiting workers from North Africa between 2020 and 2022.

Activists from North Darfur claim that at least 300 wounded detainees have died in Shala Prison due to neglect and mistreatment by the Rapid Support Forces.

Drone strikes in North Kordofan, Sudan have resulted in the deaths of at least 25 civilians and the destruction of an aid convoy, with the Rapid Support Forces denying involvement.

Journalist Alessandro Gonzato recounts being assaulted and robbed by a group of North African individuals while traveling home from work in Milan.

A drone attack attributed to the Rapid Support Forces targeted a World Food Programme humanitarian convoy in Sudan's North Kordofan state, resulting in one death and several injuries.

The director of Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa program reflects on the diplomatic tensions and challenges in U.S.-Iran relations, emphasizing the urgent need for negotiations.

Recent drought conditions in Kenya are extending beyond traditionally arid regions, affecting several counties that are usually less prone to such weather patterns.

Eighty-nine Christians kidnapped during an attack on three churches in northern Nigeria have been released amid a surge in mass kidnappings in the country.

Child malnutrition in regions of North Darfur and Greater Kordofan has reached alarming levels due to ongoing conflict and aid denials, threatening a famine emergency in Sudan.

Acute malnutrition among children has reached catastrophic levels in parts of North Darfur and Greater Kordofan due to conflict and aid denials, according to UN-backed analysts.

A global hunger monitoring group reports that famine is worsening in Sudan’s North Darfur state, affecting Um Baru and Kernoi, due to escalating conflict.

The Global Solidarity Fleet has announced its next voyage to Gaza will depart on March 9 from Barcelona and other Mediterranean ports, with additional land convoys planned from North Africa and Asia.

Over 50,000 people have been evacuated in northern Morocco due to severe flooding and heavy rainfall, primarily affecting Larache province.

At 17, Wivine Kavira Mukata lost her left leg due to a rebel bombing in North Kivu, and now she helps other victims of the ongoing war in Africa after training in orthopedics and prosthetics.

In Morocco, at least 50,000 people have been evacuated due to severe flooding in Ksar El Kébir and surrounding areas following heavy rainfall.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been killed in Libya 15 years after his father's execution.

Five days after a massive landslide at the Rubaya mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province, the exact death toll remains unclear, with local authorities reporting at least 200 deaths while civil society estimates it could be closer to 400.

Islamic State-aligned militants killed at least 25 people, including soldiers, in a deadly attack in Borno State, Nigeria.

A landslide in the village of Burutsi, eastern Congo, has resulted in at least 13 deaths and over 30 people missing following heavy rainfall.

On December 12, an Italian ferry named 'Fantastic' was embroiled in an international intrigue due to a French intelligence operation that delayed passenger boarding for over 10 hours while it traveled between France and North Africa.

A symbolic burial for 22 civilians killed in a drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was conducted by the M23 rebel group amidst ongoing conflict in the region.

An international team of researchers has discovered human remains in Casablanca dating back almost 800,000 years, filling a crucial gap in evolution and supporting North Africa as the origin of modern humans.

The Great Man-Made River project is set to expand with a new development phase worth £5.1 billion, addressing water scarcity in a North African country.

A new study suggests that Sahelanthropus tchadensis, an ancient primate from North Africa, may be one of our earliest ancestors, challenging previous classifications.

Saint Adrian, a Benedictine monk from Canterbury originally from North Africa, was known for his humility and influential advisory role to Pope Vitalian, having declined the position of Archbishop of Canterbury multiple times.