Africa
EXPLAINER – Cameroon’s presidential election: All you need to know
Main contenders include President Paul Biya’s former allies Issa Tchiroma Bakary, Bello Bouba Maigari Candidate with most votes wins, as...
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Protesters in Madagascar call on president to resign
LUSAKA, Zambia At least 1,000 anti-government protesters marched in Madagascar's capital Thursday, demanding that President Andry Rajoelina resign. The demonstration...
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UN refugee agency urges action to address deepening displacement crisis in Africa’s Sahel region
GENEVA The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Friday called for urgent international support to tackle the worsening displacement crisis in...
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Food inflation to plunge 141 million Nigerians into poverty by 2026: World Bank
The World Bank has projected that “inflationary pressure, particularly food prices,” will plunge about 141 million Nigerians into poverty by...
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DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi asks his Rwandan counterpart to make peace
'It is not too late to make it right. I'm using this forum to extend my hand to you, Mr....
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‘Transformed my life’: Tanzania’s farmers adapt to new climate reality with agroforestry
‘Agroforestry has transformed my life. We eat avocados every day, and for the first time, I can pay school fees...
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Somalia ‘firmly’ rejects allegations of ‘secret’ deportation deal with Sweden
NAIROBI Somalia “firmly” rejected on Wednesday that it had a “secret deal” with Sweden including a conditional development aid arrangement...
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12 killed, 17 injured in RSF shelling of hospital in Sudan’s Darfur: Medics
KHARTOUM At least 12 civilians were killed and 17 others injured when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shelled a...
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ICC convicts Sudanese former militia leader ‘Ali Kushayb’ of war crimes, crimes against humanity
ISTANBUL The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday found Sudanese former militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, known as...
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