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Central African Republic: 50 kill in boat capsize
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Around 50 people on their way to a village funeral died after their riverboat capsized in the Central African Republic's capital Bangui on Friday, an official said. "We were alerted 40 minutes after the incident and rescuers were able to…
Egyptian, Turkish Foreign ministers urge de-escalation in Middle East
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Egyptian foreign minister hosts by his Turkish counterpart. Sameh Shoukry's visit to Istanbul was part of the preparations for Egpt's president upcoming visit to Turkey. The war in Gaza and the escalation between Israel and Iran were…
Kenyan Climate activists protest against fossil fuel industry
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Dozens of climate activists took to the streets of Kisumu Kenya to protest against fossil fuel industries in their region. The protesters called for changes to stop global warming affecting the water near them and the ecosystems of those…
Togo Lawmakers Approve Contested Political Reform
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Togo’s parliament has given final approval to a new constitution extending the President’s term, after critics denounced the move as a coup. The West African country will move from a presidential to a parliamentary system.…
Sudan : War Power By Weapons From Foreign Actors
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The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary Anne DiCarlo briefed the Security Council on the situation in Sudan on Friday (Apr. 19). The war in Sudan has sparked “a crisis of…
Kenya Mourns: Nigerian Defence Chief Expresses Condolences Over Tragic Crash
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The Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has commiserated with the government and people of the Republic of Kenya over the unfortunate death of the Kenya Chief of the Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla. The CDS,…
Kenya Investigates Crash That Killed Military Chief
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Kenya's government has sent a team to investigate the helicopter crash that killed military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. Gen Ogolla was among 12 occupants of the…
ECOWAS To Expend $9m On IDPs And Refugees
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By Adoba Echono The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it has released $9 million for humanitarian activities within the region in 2024. The ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social…
2024: Cape Town becomes Best African Airport
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Cape Town International Airport has been recognized as the top airport in Africa, according to a recent survey by Skytrax, a leading consumer ratings organization. This accolade reflects the airport's dedication to providing excellent…
Zimbabwe: Independence day amnesty frees prisoners
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Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted clemency to more than 4,000 prisoners, including some who were on death row, in an independence day amnesty. Zimbabwe marked 44 years of independence from white minority rule, which ended in…