Month: April 2023
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Mali
Germany To Continue Providing Aid To Mali Despite Withdrawal Of Forces
Germany will continue to provide development aid to Mali despite withdrawing its forces from the jihadist-hit country, reported The Africa…
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Chad
UN Agencies Warn Urgent Funding Needed To Feed Refugees Next Month In Chad
The United Nations (UN) on Friday warned that without immediate international funding, it will not be able to feed 600,000…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
M23 Rebel Group Refuses To Disarm, Calls For Direct Political Dialogue With Government
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, which is currently active in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has refused…
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Sudan
Sudanese Military Warns Against Deployment Of Rapid Support Forces Across Country
The Sudanese military on Thursday warned against the mobilization and redeployment of forces by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in…
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Ghana
Ghana Becomes First Country To Approve Oxford University’s Malaria Vaccine
Ghana has become the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine developed by a team from the University of…
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Kenya
Kenya’s Opposition Party Plans To Hold Meeting, Rally Ahead Of Talks With Government
Kenya’s main opposition party on Tuesday announced plans to hold a public rally as it prepares for talks with the…
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Somalia
UN Chief Antonio Guterres Appeals For Massive International Support For Somalia
The United Nations (UN) chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday appealed for massive international support for the drought-hit Somalia as it…
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Chad
German Foreign Ministry Expels Chad’s Ambassador Mariam Ali Moussa
The German Foreign Ministry on Tuesday ordered Chad’s ambassador in Berlin, Mariam Ali Moussa, to leave the country within 48…
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Sudan
Sudanese Ruling Military Junta, Civilian Leaders Miss Deadline To Form Civilian Government
Sudanese ruling military junta and civilian groups have missed the deadline set on Tuesday, April 11, to form a civilian-led…
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Ethiopia
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Vows To Dissolve & Reintegrate Regional Forces
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Sunday vowed to dissolve and reintegrate regional forces established by some states, reported The…
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Sudan
UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Voices Alarm On Tensions In Sudan
The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Saturday sounded an alarm at the tense situation…
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South Africa
South African Minister: UAE Court Rejects Extradition Of Gupta Brothers
South African Justice Minister Ronald Lamola on Friday said the government’s request to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta has been…
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Sudan
Sudanese Army Chief Al-Burhan Says He Remains Committed To New Transition Plan
Sudanese army chief on Thursday said he remained committed to a plan for a new transition towards elections, despite disagreements…
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Tunisia
Tunisian President Kais Saied Rejects Terms Of $1.9 Billion IMF Bailout Package
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Thursday rejected the terms of a stalled $1.9 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package,…
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Somalia
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Makes For Aid Appeal For Millions Facing Famine Risk
The United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, on Wednesday made an appeal for sustained support…
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Sudan
Sudanese Authorities Once Again Postpone Signing Of Political Agreement
Sudanese authorities have once again postponed the signing of an agreement to name a civilian government, as negotiation talks failed…
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South Africa
South African Government Revokes National State Of Disaster Over Power Crisis
The South African government on Wednesday revoked a national “state of disaster” that was declared in February to manage the…
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Kenya
Kenyan Opposition Leader Odinga Threatens More Protests Over Kenya Talks Row
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday demanded that parties outside parliament should also be involved in talks on electoral…
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Libya
UNSMIL Warns Explosive Ordnance Left By Armed Conflict Poses Major Risk To Libyans
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesday warned that explosive ordnances left by armed conflicts pose a…
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Tunisia
Tunisian President Saied Appears In New Video, Dismisses Speculations Over His Health
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday made an appearance in a video posted on his official Facebook page, dismissing all…
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South Sudan
UN Human Rights Experts Denounce Human Rights Abuses In South Sudan
United Nations (UN) human rights experts on Monday accused senior South Sudanese government officials and military officers of committing serious…
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Kenya
Kenyan Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Suspends Monday’s Protest
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga on Sunday announced that he has suspended the protests planned on Monday to allow for…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
South Sudanese Troops Join Regional Force In Eastern DR Congo To Fight Rebels
South Sudanese troops on Sunday reached the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to join a regional military force fighting the…
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Equatorial Guinea
US Health Agency Warns Travellers To Watch Out For Deadly Marburg Virus Symptoms
The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday urged travelers traveling to Guinea and Tanzania…
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Sudan
Sudanese Military, Pro-Democracy Forces Postpone Signing Of Political Deal
Sudanese military leaders and pro-democracy forces have decided to delay the signing of a final political agreement due to a…
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