Africa
Ethiopia to plant 6.5 billion seedlings to curb desertification
The Ethiopian government has announced plans to plant 6.5 billion seedlings during the upcoming Ethiopian rainy season, as part of...
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South Sudan, World Bank boost cash transfers to refugees in South Sudan
JUBA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan and the World Bank on Thursday extended cash transfer and income-generating livelihood opportunities...
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Women battle when trying to take climate change cases to court – South Africa and Nigeria study shows why
The Conversation07 Mar 2024, 18:50 GMT+10 Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria...
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Nigeria single-minded since 1960; won’t back West against Russia: Tuggar
Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar says Nigeria will prioritise its national interests and not succumb to external pressure regarding cooperation with...
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U.S. should provide proof I collect bribes, engage in gold, diamond smuggling: President Mnangagwa
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed as “defamatory” and “malicious” allegations of corruption, gold and diamond smuggling, and human rights...
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In South Africa, ex-president’s new party threatens decades of ANC dominance
Poll suggests newly formed MK Party backed by ex-President Jacob Zuma could cut ANC votes by half in Kwazulu-Natal, South...
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5 killed as plane crashes in eastern Burkina Faso
Aircraft with 7 people on board crashed during take-off, says transport minister KIGALI, Rwanda At least five people, including a...
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Senegal to hold presidential election on March 24
Dispute over poll date had created political chaos after President Macky Sall postponed elections originally scheduled for Feb. 25 KIGALI,...
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‘World’s largest hunger crisis’ looms in embattled Sudan: WFP
The conflict between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has triggered the world’s largest displacement crisis and now threatens to...
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2 killed in mid-air plane collision over Kenyan capital Nairobi
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirms aircraft accident involving a training Cessna 172 and a Dash 8 aircraft NAIROBI, Kenya Two...
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