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Africa

September 19, 2023

Ghana has gone essentially bankrupt: New York Times

“The government is essentially bankrupt,” stated the report. “It was the 17th time Ghana has been compelled to turn to the fund since it gained independence in 1957.”

President Nana Akufo-Addo and Ghana Market
September 19, 2023

Democracy without food on table is breeding ground that will consume all of us: Tinubu

“You cannot have a stable democracy in the presence of a poverty of knowledge and a starvation of people,” the Nigerian president warned.

President Bola Tinubu
September 19, 2023

UNGA: Tinubu, Ramaphosa meet on Nigeria-South Africa economic, regional cooperation

“We have all the human and natural resources required between our nations. We can collaborate in a mutually beneficial way that enriches our populations,” said Mr Tinubu.

Tinubu, Ramaphosa meets on Nigeria-South Africa economic
September 18, 2023

Libya Floods: Five Greek aid workers killed in car crash

The five Greek people were three emergency workers and two translators, according to Marinakis.

Car crash in Libya
September 18, 2023

South Africa: Residents advised to have two-minute bath, limit flushing toilet amid water shortage

Water suppliers in Johannesburg, South Africa, have advised residents to have only a two-minute bath due to water shortage.

PEOPLE QUEUING FOR WATER IN JOHANNESBURG
September 18, 2023

EU provides additional €5.2 million to Libya

The European Union will provide an additional €5.2 million ($5.55 million U.S.) in humanitarian aid to Libya.

FLOODED LIBYA
September 18, 2023

IRC warns of public health crisis in Libya’s flood areas

IRC said Derna had recorded at least 55 children who have become sick due to contaminated water.

Flood in libya and International Rescue Committee
September 18, 2023

Flood: UN warns two more Libyan dams likely to break loose

The dams in question are the Jaza Dam – between the partly destroyed city of Darna and Benghazi – and the Qattara Dam near Benghazi.

LIBYA'S DAMAGED DAM
September 18, 2023

Flooding: Libya disputes UN’s death toll

“I don’t know where they got this from,” he said, adding, “When I got in touch with them, they mentioned it was from the Red Crescent, but when I talked to the Red Crescent, they

Floods in Libya
September 18, 2023

11,300 people now dead in Libya’s floods, says Red Crescent

Death toll in Libya’s flooding disaster has climbed to 11,300, with many others missing.

Flood in Libya (Credit: Al jazeera)