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South Africa has appealed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to advance its probe into the claimed genocide by Israel against the Palestinian population. This call comes after the ICC’s decision in March to investigate possible war crimes in occupied territories including the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. 

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) midterm review of its Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2022-2026 for Madagascar marks substantial strides in supporting the nation’s agricultural and infrastructure development. The review confirms success in two key areas of focus: helping agricultural transformation aimed at restoring food security promoting employment and building infrastructure to facilitate inclusive growth.

Washburn University, located in Topeka, Kansas, is stepping onto the global stage by announcing its hosting of a major conference tailored for African business development leaders. The event is intended to illustrate the evolving business landscape on the African continent, offering insights into potential investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainability opportunities.

Amazon, the global E-commerce giant, has expanded its footprint with the opening of a full-scale African headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. This strategic move aims at offering localized experiences and seamless access to the vast global Amazon marketplace for its South African customers.

Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya and newly appointed African Union’s (AU) Special Envoy for Infrastructure Development, has confirmed that his recent AU role will not interfere with his ongoing political activities in Kenya. 

In a recent surge of extreme weather conditions, the Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania is reeling from the aftermath of torrential downpours. The expanded rainfall significantly disrupted the land transportation infrastructure, causing the sweeping away of critical bridges and rendering numerous roads impassable. 

In a significant diplomatic venture aimed at shaping global economic policy, the African Union has secured participation at the prestigious G20 forum. This development is seen as pivotal in amplifying Africa’s voice in world affairs and emphasizing its importance and relevance on the international stage.

In response to the growing global financial turbulence, several African Union member countries have formed a groundbreaking alliance dubbed the African Sovereign Debt Justice Network (AfSDJN). The primary goal of this alliance is to advocate for comprehensive financial reforms on a global scale, aimed at easing the growing debt burden on African economies, which have reached unsustainable levels. 

Johannesburg, South Africa’s most populous city, stands on the precipice of a severe water crisis, reminiscent of the 2018 drought that besieged Cape Town. The increasing population and consequent urbanization, paired with the adverse effects of climate change, are putting massive pressure on the city’s already strained water supply system.

In New York City, several immigrants from West African countries are battling several challenges. These migrants, including a significant number of educated young men from Senegal and other nations, are grappling with hardship as they seek an improved life in the giant metropolis.