Egypt Discovers Ancient Tombs With Rare Golden Tongue Amulets
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 18 previously unknown tombs and rare golden tongue amulets at Marina Alamein on the Mediterranean coast. The gold pieces, placed in the mouths of the dead more than 2,000 years ago, were believed to help them speak with gods in the afterlife.
WHO Warns Sudan Cholera Outbreak Could Worsen During Rainy Season
The World Health Organization says Sudan’s cholera outbreak could worsen as conflict, displacement, and the rainy season make the crisis harder to control. The outbreak has killed at least 114 people and infected more than 1,300, with Darfur and Kordofan among the hardest-hit areas.
South Africa Recalls Copycat Ozempic and Mounjaro Medicines
South African regulators have ordered a recall of compounded versions of Ozempic and Mounjaro made by iDexis, warning doctors and pharmacists against prescribing or stocking the products. The move follows a court order stopping iDexis from producing compounded semaglutide, as regulators increase oversight of copycat weight-loss medicines.
Senegal Court Blocks Constitutional Changes Amid Faye-Sonko Split
Senegal’s Constitutional Court has rejected constitutional changes approved by parliament that would have shifted the country’s balance of power. The proposed reforms, backed by Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party, included preventing a sitting president from leading a political party, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye moves forward with plans to create his own party.
Mali Army Retakes Northern Town From Rebel Fighters
Mali’s army says it has regained control of Anefis, a key northern town near Kidal, after nearly a week of fighting with al Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists. Soldiers backed by Russian Africa Corps fighters defended a military base before reinforcements helped retake the town.
Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Detained Over Coup Allegations
Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira has been placed in pre-trial detention by a military court over accusations linked to alleged coup attempts and financial crimes. Pereira’s lawyers and party say the charges are politically motivated ahead of presidential elections scheduled for December.
Mauritania Pardons Anti-Slavery Lawmakers Jailed Over Posts
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has pardoned opposition lawmakers Mariem Cheikh and Ghamou Achour after they were sentenced to four years in prison over social media posts accusing him of racial discrimination. The case has renewed debate about race, free speech, and the legacy of slavery in Mauritania.
Africa Secures $900 Million for Clean Cooking Access
African countries have secured $900 million in new funding to expand clean cooking technologies, bringing total commitments to more than $3.1 billion since last year’s Africa Clean Cooking Summit. The funding aims to reduce reliance on charcoal and firewood, which the International Energy Agency links to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths each year.
