Africa
Dozens drown in central African ferry disaster
The vessel carrying 278 passengers sank in the Democratic Republic of the Congo At least 78 people have been confirmed...
Read moreDeath toll in DR Congo boat accident rises to 78
KIGALI, Rwanda The death toll from a boat accident in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 78,...
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Over 1,000 killed, 740,000 displaced by floods affecting 5M in West, Central Africa: UN
ABUJA More than 1,000 people have died and at least 740,000 displaced as floods wreak havoc across West and Central...
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Drought, post-war economic situation forcing 60% of students out of schools in Tigray region of Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia The post-war economic situation and severe drought have forced 60% of students in Ethiopia's Tigray region to...
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FBI asks EFCC to arrest Nigerians Shodiya Babatunde, Yinka Ahmed for using fake websites to steal $13 million from American healthcare providers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to help track down and apprehend two...
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Hunger: AfDB targets 120 million tonnes additional food by 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has set a target to produce an additional 120 million tonnes of food...
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Africa CDC inaugurates West Africa committee to strengthen public health
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the West Africa Regional Technical Advisory Committee (ReTAC)....
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Group of 5 states back Somalia’s sovereignty, urge dialogue to reduce regional tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia A group of five nations including the US, Britain, and Türkiye stressed their support for Somalia’s sovereignty and...
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Kenyan athlete Achol suspended after positive doping test
NAIROBI, Kenya Kenyan athlete Emmaculate Anyango Achol, who set the second-fastest 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) time in history earlier this year, has...
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Russia to begin exploration for lithium, oil, gas deposits in Mali next month
BAMAKO, Mali Russia will begin geological exploration for lithium, oil and gas deposits in Mali next month, a top official...
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