The Israeli army released on Tuesday (May 14) drone footage showing armed men standing next to U.N. marked vehicles at a United Nations compound in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, and called on the U.N. to investigate.

The U.N. World Food Program is warning has warned the 'window of opportunity' to prevent famine in Sudan's war-torn regions 'is closing fast' as the rainy season approaches.

(WFP/AP)

NAIROBI — Kenyan lawyers have moved to block the country's planned deployment of police to Haiti, a court filing showed, days before officers are expected to arrive in the Caribbean nation to tackle spiraling gang violence. dlvr.it/T71g8V

The United States on Thursday urged Chad to be more inclusive to political rivals after junta leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was declared the winner of the May 6 elections, ending a three-year transition under military governance. dlvr.it/T71QXq

DAKAR, SENEGAL — Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Thursday questioned the military presence of former colonial ruler France, which has several bases in the West African nation, saying it impinged on Dakar's sovereignty. dlvr.it/T71QWy

ACCRA — Ghana's parliament, which has been adjourned since March following a row between the speaker and the president over an anti-LGBT bill, will reconvene on Friday to discuss the approval of ministerial appointees and other 'urgent matters.' dlvr.it/T71FTZ

MBALE, UGANDA—In a hilly part of eastern Uganda that’s a sickle cell hot spot, the main referral hospital looks after hundreds of patients arriving from nearby villages to collect medication. dlvr.it/T717gZ

DAKAR—Senegal's navy has intercepted more than 550 migrants since the start of May in four separate operations, as West African nations face mass departures for Europe. dlvr.it/T7061p

NAIROBI — Ethiopia lodged a complaint Thursday over statements by the U.S. ambassador after he said the release of political prisoners could help the country engage in a productive dialogue and that detaining critics won't resolve the country's issues. dlvr.it/T703jy

NAIROBI— The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups on Thursday signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long… dlvr.it/T703jj

PENTAGON—The U.S. military says a temporary pier is now anchored to the shore of Gaza, the final step in completing a sea route to distribute aid to 2 million Palestinians affected by the Israel-Hamas war. dlvr.it/T702Fs

LONDON — Russian forces are expanding their attacks on Ukrainian border settlements close to the northeastern city of Kharkiv, opening up a new front in the war, as Kyiv struggles to hold off a renewed Russian offensive. dlvr.it/T702Fm

Israel’s defense minister Yoav Gallant said additional Israeli troops would “enter Rafah” as military operations escalate in southern Gaza, in remarks issued by his office Thursday. dlvr.it/T702FC

Chad’s constitutional court on Thursday declared Mahamat Idriss Deby winner of the May 6 presidential election, after dismissing challenges by two opposing candidates, on the grounds that the allegations of fraud lacked sufficient proof. dlvr.it/T6zntN

An Israeli attack helicopter was seen firing a rocket while flying over an area in northern Gaza boarding Jabalia on Wednesday, while Gaza fighting worsened.

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Chad's constitutional council was expected on Thursday to declare outcome of the May 6 presidential election and name transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby as the winner. This despite calls for annulment of the polls due… dlvr.it/T6zYTy

The United States has two main political parties – Democrat and Republican. A third-party candidate is a term used for someone who runs as a candidate for a party that forms outside of the two main political parties.

ABUJA— Nigeria's military has asked northern neighbor Niger to arrest a kidnapping gang leader it says is among the most wanted in the country, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday. dlvr.it/T6z3Xv

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage, hailing it as a major step towards a more just society two weeks before an election that is expected to be fiercely competitive.

(Reuters)

NOUAKCHOTT—Eight men have submitted their candidacies for Mauritania's June 29 presidential election, including incumbent Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and his jailed predecessor Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who was previously ruled out of the race, according to an… dlvr.it/T6yzJh