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August 21, 2023
Burkinafaso policemen Credit : Guardian
August 20, 2023

We don’t want war but will defend our country when necessary: Niger Coup Leader

A coup took place in Niger on July 26 and Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard, led by Mr Tchiani.

Abdourahamane Tiani
August 19, 2023

1.2 million children suffer acute malnutrition in Ethiopia: UN

“We are also providing medical supplies for the response to malaria, which, as of July 30, has impacted over 1.7 million people and claimed 200 lives,” he said.

Malnourished children. [CREDIT: The Cable]
August 19, 2023
ECOWAS defence chiefs
August 19, 2023

Children in DR Congo facing worst cholera outbreak in six years: UNICEF

Across the country, at least 31,342 suspected or confirmed cholera cases and 230 deaths in the first seven months of 2023.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Children
August 19, 2023

Jonathan departs Abuja Saturday to lead AU, COMESA election mission to Zimbabwe

It will be the fourth time Mr Jonathan will lead an AU election observation mission since 2016.

Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
August 18, 2023

Coup: UN chief calls for restoration of constitutional order in Niger

Mr Türk, in a statement, urged the generals to restore constitutional order immediately.

Niger coupists
August 18, 2023

1,400 starved to death after Ethiopian personnel stole WFP food: Official

A subsequent inquiry conducted by Tigrayan authorities revealed the involvement of nearly 500 individuals in the pilferage.

August 18, 2023

Uganda’s President Museveni says World Bank is ‘shallow, imperialist’ actor

Mr Museveni described the World Bank officials as “shallow and insufferable imperialist actors who do not know where to stop.”

Uganda president Yoweri Museveni
August 18, 2023

Catholic priests, staff used church computers to view porn: Report

According to the newspaper report, most of the suspicious activity in computer history concerned pornographic sites.

Cologne Cathedral (Credit: artincontext)