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Africa

July 8, 2023

Tinubu visits Nigerian troops in Guinea Bissau

“We are proud of you. Proud of your loyalty. Nigeria depends on you. There will be peace and progress in our country,” Mr Tinubu said.

President Bola Tinubu
July 7, 2023

Tinubu lauds Senegal President Macky Sall over third term decision

Mr Sall on Monday said he would not offer himself as a candidate for his country’s February 25, 2024, presidential election.

President Bola Tinubu
July 7, 2023

Fuel Tax Hike: Kenyan police fire teargas to stop protesters

Footage by KTN News showed motorists scrambling to turn around on a teargas-drenched street in the port city of Mombasa as protesters fled on foot.

POLICE TEAR-GASSING PROTESTING KENYANS
July 7, 2023

Climate Crisis: WHO says 60 million people will face food problems in Africa

“El Niño, which has now been announced by the World Meteorological Organisation, together with global warming, is already driving record temperatures.”

FOOD CRISIS (Photo credit : Hum angle)
July 7, 2023

World Bank approves $1 billion to improve security in Lake Chad region

The World Bank has provided $1 billion to strengthen resilience and improve the livelihood of the people in the countries affected by the insurgency in Lake Chad.

Lake Chad
July 7, 2023

Kenya banks on millet production to boost food security

Kenya is to hasten the transformation of millet value chains as part of ongoing efforts to boost food and nutrition security in the drylands.

MILLET PRODUCTION (photo credit : Agri Farming)
July 6, 2023

Funding crisis hampering troops’ fight against ISWAP terrorists: MNJTF

“We are experiencing inadequate funding and operational equipment to conduct effective and safe operations.”

Multinational Joint Task Force and Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP)
July 6, 2023

UN: Nigeria excluded from 12 African countries to receive malaria vaccine

Malaria killed nearly half a million children under five yearly, accounting for approximately 96 per cent of global malaria deaths in 2021.

PATIENTS UNDER MOSQUITO NETS IN HOSPITAL
July 6, 2023

5.4 million people stranded without in West Africa over funding crisis: WFP

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says a funding crisis has left no fewer than 5.4 million people stranded without aid in West Africa.

CHILDREN IN IDP CAMP USED TO ILLUSTRATE THE STORY
July 6, 2023

Russia-Africa summit to improve security, economic ties: Convener

The forum will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, at the Expo Forum Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 27 to 28.

PUTIN WITH AFRICAN LEADERS