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Africa

May 9, 2023

Number of displaced persons in Sudan surged amid fighting: Report

Hundreds of thousands of people in Sudan have fled their homes as fighting continues between rival forces.

SUDAN'S IDP
May 9, 2023

AFLPM: Aisha Buhari, other first ladies donate to Turkey’s earthquake victims

“The items donated include rice books, nutritional packs for malnourished children and other essential commodities, as well as supplying 10,000 blankets to victims of earthquake.”

AISHA BUHARI WITH OTHER AFRICAN FIRST LADIES
May 8, 2023

Sudan’s museums at risk of theft, looting amid violent clashes: Experts

The Sudan National Museum, located on Nile Street in the heart of Khartoum, is witnessing violent battles in its vicinity.

Sudan National Museum
May 8, 2023

14 migrants found dead off Tunisia’s coast

Tunisia is now considered the most important transit country for migrants to Italy, surpassing war-torn Libya.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.
May 8, 2023

ECOWAS Parliament lauds Peter Obi, Atiku for challenging Tinubu’s victory in court

He congratulated Mr Tinubu, just as he commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the conduct of the general election.

ECOWAS Parliament
May 8, 2023

Death toll rises to 400 in DR Congo’s “worst ever” flood

At least 176 people were reported dead on Friday as humanitarian workers dug through the remains of the flattened villages to recover mud-caked bodies from the debris.

Dead bodies from DR Congo flood
May 7, 2023

President Ruto sends special envoy to Tinubu, seeks Kenya-Nigeria collaboration

The Kenyan leader offered to work with Tinubu to consolidate the longstanding relationship between his country and Nigeria.

Kenya President Williams Ruto and President-elect Bola Tinubu ahead
May 6, 2023

Sudan Crisis: Paramilitary RSF to attend Jeddah talks with armed forces

But both sides have made it clear they would only discuss a humanitarian truce, not negotiate an end to the war.

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF Mohamad Hamdan Dagalo
May 6, 2023

ECA tasks African countries on AfCFTA implementation

“Thanks to AfCFTA, the continent is no longer a helpless bystander as developed countries pursue their strategic interests at Africa’s expense.

African Continental Free Trade AreaAfrican Continental Free Trade Area
May 5, 2023

72 bodies recovered from DR Congo flood

Humanitarian workers recovering bodies from the debris counted at least 72 bodies, many of whom were women and children.

Flooded community used to illustrated this story