Sudan’s RSF Paramilitaries Agree Humanitarian Ceasefire Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a US-proposed humanitarian ceasefire, the group announced, following its capture of el-Fasher in western Darfur after an 18-month siege that caused severe starvation. The Sudanese military-led government had not yet responded, though officials previously stated they would only agree to…
Morocco Declares ‘Unity Day’ Holiday to Mark UN Support for Western Sahara Autonomy Morocco declared 31 October a national holiday, known as Unity Day, to commemorate the UN Security Council’s approval of a resolution supporting its autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara region. The holiday celebrated Morocco’s “national unity and territorial integrity,” following…
A Union flag flutters from a pole atop the Bank of England, in the City of London on August 7, 2025. Niklas Halle’n | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — The Bank of England on Thursday voted narrowly to hold interest rates steady, exercising caution ahead of the government’s Autumn Budget in November. Out of…
UN Warns of Worsening Hunger Crisis in South Sudan The United Nations warned that South Sudan faces a worsening food and nutrition crisis that could worsen if humanitarian intervention is not taken immediately. Over half of the population, or 7.56 million people, will experience crisis or worse levels of hunger during the 2026 lean season,…
SADC Mission Says Tanzania’s 2025 Poll Fell Short of Democratic Standards Observers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) said intimidation, arrests, and an internet shutdown prevented citizens from freely exercising their democratic rights during Tanzania’s 2025 general election. In its preliminary report released on 3 November, the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM), led…
Kenya Landslide Death Toll Hits 26, Search for Missing Continues The government has confirmed that at least 26 people have died following a landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet after heavy rainfall. Rescuers are still searching for 25 people who were missing following the disaster. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the bodies were taken to Kapteren Airstrip for identification,…
Riyadh Nighttime View The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 26 session of the UN Tourism General Assembly from November 7 to 11. The landmark session will focus on “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future” and also commemorate five decades of cooperation under the United Nations’ specialized agency for tourism. This press release features multimedia….
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference on Sept. 29, 2025, in Liverpool, England. Ian Forsyth | Getty Images U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has reiterated her commitment to the government’s self-imposed fiscal rules, but said it must “be honest” with the public about the challenges the country…
The one-day CEM Africa summit, hosted at the NH Hotel in Sandton, pairs hands-on customer experience workshops with the Customer Experience Africa Awards (CXA). The CEM Africa, Johannesburg Edition takes place on Thursday, 20th of November 2025 at the NH Hotel, Sandton, convening senior CX leaders for a full day of practical workshops, peer learning…
