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Africa

April 27, 2023

AfDB increases commitment to climate finance

“In 2020, AfDB allocated 34 per cent of its approvals to the fight against climate change, lower than in 2019, to redirect its investments in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
April 26, 2023

UN pledges support for unfortunate Sudanese

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres said, “Let me be clear: the United Nations is not leaving Sudan. Our commitment is to the Sudanese people.”

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
April 26, 2023

Nigeria, others among most vulnerable to climate risks: AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB) reiterates that Nigeria and other African countries are among the world’s most vulnerable to climate risks.

Flood
April 25, 2023

Libya: 57 dead bodies recovered from boat mishap on Mediterranean sea 

The victims were migrants from Pakistan, Syria, Tunisia, and Egypt.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.
April 25, 2023

South African businesses leaving Nigeria gradually: Envoy

He noted that one of the reasons for this development could be because of visas, which was a topical issue in his day-to-day discussions.

Bobby Moroe
April 25, 2023

Sudan fighters seized dangerous virus lab as violence escalates, WHO says

“There is a huge biological risk associated with the occupation of the central public health lab,” Mr Abid added.

Sudan crisis
April 25, 2023

Sudan: Warring military factions agree to three-day ceasefire

The warring military factions in Sudan have agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting midnight Monday.

Sudan fights
April 24, 2023

178 members of Good News International Church missing in Kenya: Red Cross

“When it came to that kind of teaching, I noticed some political games being played in the church and decided not to attend.”

Bodies found during Kenya religious cult investigation
April 24, 2023

60 killed in Burkina Faso as men in military uniform attack village

“The wounded have been evacuated and are currently being taken care of within our health facilities,” he added.

Burkina Faso soldiers
April 24, 2023

Buhari to attend maritime security meeting in Ghana

The president will depart Abuja on Tuesday for the event in Ghana, which will be his sixth foreign trip in 2023.

President Muhammadu Buhari