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Haiti: WFP fears more hunger amid gang violence
The widespread violence that took over Haiti’s capital on 29th February, has brought even more fears of a humanitarian crisis in the country.
In one of the shelters for displaced families in capital Port-au-Prince, hundreds fight to get…
DRC reinstates death penalty after more than 2 decades
Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks in the country, according to a justice ministry statement released.
The statement, dated earlier…
South Sudan shuts all schools over extreme heat wave
South Sudan's government is closing down all schools starting Monday as the country prepares for a wave of extreme heat expected to last two weeks.
The health and education ministries advised parents to keep all children indoors as…
China, Angola upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Angolan President Joao Lourenco in Beijing.
Xi extended warm welcome to Lourenco, calling him as an old friend of the Chinese people.
"China-Angola relations have withstood the test of the…
Congolese President seeks to foster global peace
President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo said his country is willing to contribute its efforts towards world peace in light of the prevailing violence and unrest in certain parts of the world, emphasizing the significance…
European Union Announces $8 Billion Aid Package For Egypt
The European Union on Sunday announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.
The deal Is…
Niger’s Junta Revokes Military Agreement With US
The US used its base in Niger to monitor regional jihadist activity.
This latest announcement by the junta, in power since last July, comes as it moves closer to Russia and after French troops were kicked out in December.
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Nigerian Mourns Death Of Ghana High Commissioner To Nigeria
By Adoba Echono
Nigerian Government has sent its condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Ghana over the demise of H.E. Rashid Bawa, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria.
This was contained in a…
Senegal : Top Opposition Leader Vows To Help Win Election
Top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko vowed Friday to help his team win Senegal's March 24 presidential election even though he is barred from the ballot, jumping into the campaign in his first public address since being freed from prison a…
Idris Dreams Big With Eco-City Plan For Island
Hollywood actor Idris Elba has a "big dream" for Sierra Leone, the West African nation where his father was born - to regenerate a beautiful island off its coast and turn it into an eco-friendly "smart city".
"Originally we went there…