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Africa

May 6, 2024

Over 200 people killed in Kenya floods, thousands displaced

“It’s a serious situation and we should not take it lightly,” Kenyan government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said at a briefing on the crisis on Sunday.

flood (credit: premium times)
May 6, 2024

Tinubu warned against providing military bases in Nigeria for U.S., French troops kicked out of Niger Republic

We believe that such a decision would pose significant risks to our national sovereignty, security.

U.S. military base in Niger Republic (Credit: Arab News)
May 5, 2024

Nigeria’s special envoy sues for peace as Chad set to hold presidential election

He implored Chadians to remain calm after voting and patiently await the announcement of the election results by Chad’s National Election Management Agency (ANGE).

Babagana Kingibe
May 3, 2024

UN relief chief condemns killing of two Red Cross drivers in Sudan

“Lamamra called on the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese authorities to refrain from fighting in El Fasher (capital of North Darfur State).”

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
May 3, 2024

Over seven million Zimbabweans in need of food aid after El Nino-induced droughts: Official

In April, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster, saying the country requires over $2 billion to respond to the drought.

May 3, 2024

Russian troops enter base housing U.S. military in Niger: Official

The development raises questions about the fate of U.S. installations in the country following a withdrawal.

May 2, 2024

Eritrea calls U.S. human rights report ‘slanderous ritual’

The report only accentuates the prevailing, misguided, and unwarranted U.S. policy against Eritrea.

BIDEN; Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki
May 2, 2024

Kenya evacuates tourists stuck in flooded wildlife sanctuary

Mr Ntutu said the visitors and workers had been evacuated safely.

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