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Africa

July 25, 2023

435 Sudanese children killed, 2,000 wounded in 100 days: UNICEF

UNICEF on Monday reported that no fewer than 435 children had been killed and more than 2,000 others injured in 100 days of fighting in Sudan.

SUDANESE FLEEING
July 25, 2023

Police arrest Ghana ex-minister Cecilia Dapaah over stolen $1 million cash in her home

President Nana Akufo-Addo has thrown his weight behind the embattled ex-minister, reiterating trust in her integrity.

Cecilia Dapaah, stash of Dollars, and Ghana Police
July 24, 2023

Suicide bomber kills 13 soldiers, injures 20 in Somalia military academy

“The soldiers were being counted in the queue when the suicide bomber blew himself up,” Mr Farah said.

Image showing bombing aftermath used to illustrate the story
July 24, 2023

UNICEF says 435 children killed, 2,035 injured since start of Sudan conflict

In total, the UN children’s agency has received reports of 2,500 child rights violations so far, but the number is actually likely to be much higher.

Sudan conflict
July 24, 2023

Sudan: Nine killed in civilian plane crash as conflict reaches 100th day

The crash occurred on the 100th day since fighting broke out between the army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group in Sudan.

Sudan plane crash
July 24, 2023

South Africa in top five countries with best infrastructure in Africa: President Ramaphosa

South Africa ranks in the top five countries in Africa with the best public infrastructure.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
July 24, 2023

Sixteen people perish, 40 injured in Cameroon’s building collapse

No fewer than 16 people died, and about 40 others were wounded after a four-storey building collapsed on a smaller one on Sunday.

Collapsed building
July 23, 2023

U.S. plans trade missions in South Africa, Ghana; unsure of Nigeria

Regarding the Nigeria mission, the U.S. government announced that it would have an optional two-day stop in Nigeria following a weekend vacation after its trip from Ghana.

International Trade Administration (ITA) (Credit : ITA
July 21, 2023

Insecurity: Tinubu urges Africa to confront `new generation of threats’

He pledged to deploy the entire machinery of state power to ensure the security of Nigeria, its people and property in a just and democratic society.

President Bola Tinubu
July 21, 2023

UN celebrates Mandela’s human rights legacy

The United Nations on Thursday celebrated the life and legacy of the first black president of post-apartheid South Africa, Nelson Mandela, who died in 2013.

Nelson Mandela (Credit : Britannica)