BREAKING: At least 10 Palestinians have been shot dead and more than 60 injured near an aid centre northwest of Rafah city, according to a medical source speaking to our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/1jqk8c

The BBC has gained rare access to a mine in eastern DRC, to speak to workers there about conditions. The mine contains 15% of the world’s coltan deposits - an ore essential in manufacturing many electronics, including smartphones. The US could now be investing in these mines.

4th African Youth Negotiators Fellowship is open! Shift from activism to influence, passion to policy. Gain skills to impact global climate talks. 🕒 Deadline: July 28, 2025 🔗Apply now: bit.ly/4lgd4hL #AYNFellowship #ClimateDiplomacy #YouthNegotiators #COP30

Huge explosions were seen in Damascus as Israel bombed Syria’s defence ministry during a live Al Jazeera broadcast nearby.

This week's hot opportunities for African journalists, filmmakers, authors, photographers, and artists. 📌Apply for the Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship for rising climate and clean energy leaders from the Global South. Criteria: 👉🏾Aged 25–40 👉🏾Based in emerging and

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Hi guys I wrote an article about the political crisis in Togo. #FreeTogo #FaureMustGo africanysn.com/post/voices-fr…

For 58 years, Togo’s security forces have been used not to protect, but to repress. Today, activists face arrests, torture, and censorship for daring to demand democracy. Don’t know what’s going on? Read this article by Pazienza✨#StopGalamseyNow africanysn.com/post/voices-fr…

Genocide, starvation and media suppression is unfolding in real time. Western complicity has allowed Palestine’s devastation to continue for nearly 2 years. What does “Never Again” mean when international law is ignored? Read our latest article 👇🏾 africanysn.com/post/a-path-of…

Funding opportunities. Tag someone who should apply. Création Africa – South Africa, Lesotho & Malawi 2025 👉 For cultural entrepreneurs across South Africa, Lesotho & Malawi 👉 €15,000–30,000 grants plus mentorship, training, incubation support 👉 Supports scaling creative

Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested. Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse". bbc.in/441b6Md

Disputed Election Triggers Military Takeover in Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau is facing renewed political and security uncertainty following disputed national elections. Read our summary to find out more about the situation. #Governance #WestAfrica #PeaceAndSecurity #PIAP

Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says bbc.in/4ppNLMM

BREAKING: 🇲🇫🇳🇬🇧🇯 France and Nigeria bomb Benin as country under coup attempt French and Nigerian fighter jets are targeting targets in Benin linked to the coup plotters and trying to stop the removal of their controlled President.

Benin's government said on Sunday its armed forces had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers in the West African nation claimed on national television to have seized power. reuters.com/world/africa/s…

Hi guys! Still on this! I’m working hard to develop a digital platform called Galamsey Detector, which will help expose illegal mining, educate the public, and protect our water and environment. Every contribution counts no amount is too small. If you’d like to support this

A group of officers in Nigeria are set to face a military court after being accused of "plotting to overthrow the government" of President Bola Tinubu last year, an armed forces' statement has said. bbc.in/4kbTioj

Social media suspended in Gabon 'until further notice' bbc.in/4tHNjMn

African students (18–35) in higher education are invited to submit research on climate change impacts & solutions in Africa 📝 Selected participants will receive training to turn their papers into policy briefs for decision-makers. 🗓️ 15 May 2026 🔗 youthclimatehub.org/research-chall…

Ramadan Mubarak! From the entire team at African Youth Security Network, we wish our community a peaceful Ramadan. May this month be a time of reflection, generosity, and renewed spirit for you and your family. #Ramadan2026 #Blessings #RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak