Africa
Libya says 38 relief planes arrive after deadly floods
At least 6,000 people killed, thousands missing after weekend floods in eastern Libya, according to official numbers TRIPOLI, Libya Some...
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30 al-Shabaab terrorists killed, villages liberated in army operation in central Somalia
'The National Army and the brave local people have liberated the areas of Sargo and Qodqod in Galgaduud region,' says...
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Somalia launches digital national identification cards to citizens
Biometric identity card system to provide opportunities for citizens while also creating conducive environment for national cohesion, says Premier Barre...
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Morocco rejects French foreign minister’s comments that Macron will visit
Emmanuel Macron does not have visit plan to visit, nor is it on his agenda, says official RABAT, Morocco Morocco...
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Death toll from floods in Libya’s Derna jumps to 11,300: UN
Over 10,000 people still missing after deadly flooding caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel, UN humanitarian office says. TRIPOLI, Libya At...
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WHO sends 29 tons of aid to flood-stricken Libya
At least 6,000 people killed after this weekend’s flooding caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel ANKARA The World Health Organization (WHO)...
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Search, rescue operations continue for 9th day in quake-hit Morocco
Some 3,000 people killed when magnitude 7 earthquake struck Morocco on Sept 8. RABAT, Morocco Search and rescue teams in...
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Algeria struggles to contain wildfires
No injuries reported in dozens of wildfires in Algeria ALGIERS, Algeria Algeria continued to battle dozens of forest fires in...
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G-20 membership: What is in it for Africa?
Entry into influential bloc ‘means a lot’ but still unclear whether Africa gets ‘actual seat’ at the table, say analysts...
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Libyans ‘cannot face alone’ crisis caused by floods: UN envoy
‘Libyan people have set great example of unity, compassion, resilience in face of this devastating tragedy,’ says UN envoy to...
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