Caroline Finnegan
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Burkina Faso
Foreign Ministers From Burkian Faso, Guinea, And Mali Calls For Reentry To Regional Blocs
Foreign Ministers from three West African countries on Thursday called for their reinstatement into two key regional blocs following a…
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South Africa
South African President Declares A National State Of Disaster Over Power Shortages
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday declared a national state of disaster over crippling power shortages in the country,…
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Nigeria
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Constitutes Presidential Transition Council
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the setting up of a council that will facilitate the transition to a…
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Malawi
WHO: Malawi Facing Deadliest Cholera Outbreak Ever, Calls For Urgent Intervention
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said Malawi is experiencing the deadliest cholera outbreak in its history, with over…
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Algeria
Algerian Government Recalls Ambassador To France For Immediate Consultation
The Algerian government on Wednesday announced its decision to recall its ambassador to France for immediate consultation, reported The BBC.…
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Nigeria
Nigeria’s Supreme Court Suspends Friday Deadline To Ban Use Of Old Naira Notes
Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended the central bank’s Friday deadline to ban the use of the old naira notes,…
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Uganda
Ugandan Government Decides Not To Renew Mandate Of UN Rights Office
The Ugandan government on Wednesday said it has decided not to renew the mandate of the United Nations human rights…
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Somalia
UN Appeals For Independent, Impartial Investigation Into Somaliland Clashes
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday appealed for the launch of an independent inquiry into violent clashes in Somaliland, reported…
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Mali
Mali’s Foreign Minister Says No Need To Justify Russia As Partner As Lavrov Visits
Mali’s Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop on Tuesday said the government does not need to justify working with Russia, despite concerns…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
DRC Government Blames M23 Rebel Group For Attack On MONUSCO Helicopter
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) government on Monday blamed M23 rebels for an attack on a helicopter that killed…
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Mali
UN Peacekeeping Mission Still Committed To Mali Despite Human Rights Chief Expulsion
The United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in Mali on Monday said it remained committed to its mandate despite the Mali…
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Mali
Mali’s Military Junta Expels UN Mission’s Human Rights Chief Over Destabilising Actions
Mali’s military junta on Sunday declared the head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission’s human rights division persona non grata…
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Ethiopia
Ethiopian Government Sends Funds To Restart Banking Services In Conflict-Hit Tigray
The Ethiopian government will reportedly send more than $90 million to the Tigrayan capital to help restart banking services in…
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South Sudan
Pope Francis Makes A Final Plea For Peace As He Wraps Up South Sudan Tour
Pope Francis on Sunday made a final plea for peace in South Sudan as he wrapped up his tour to…
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Tunisia
Tunisia’s UGTT Chief Accuses President Saied Of Targeting Unions To Distract From Failures
Tunisia’s powerful UGTT trade union on Friday accused President Kais Saied of targeting it to distract attention from record low…
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Libya
US Piles On Pressure On Allies To Expel Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries From Libya, Sudan
The United States (US) continues to pile on the pressure on Middle East ally countries to expel the Russia-based military…
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Ethiopia
Ethiopian PM Meets Tigrayan Leaders First Time Since Signing Of Peace Deal
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday met with Tigrayan leaders for the first time since the two factions agreed…
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Nigeria
UN Genocide Expert Warns Against Worsening Security Situation In Nigeria
The United Nations (UN) Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on Thursday voiced concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation,…
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Ethiopia
UN Organization Says 3.5 Million Children Don’t Have Access To School Across Ethiopia
The United Nations (UN) children welfare agency on Thursday said over 3.5 million children do not have access to school…
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Sudan
Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen Says Sudan Peace Deal To Be Signed In Washington
Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Thursday said Israel and Sudan have agreed to press on with efforts to normalize…
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Malawi
Malawi’s President Chakwera Reduces Cabinet Size In First Major Reshuffle Of 2023
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera reduced the size of his cabinet on Tuesday in his first Cabinet reshuffle of 2023, reported…
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Mali
UN Calls For Independent Probe Into Possible War Crimes By Wagner Group In Mali
United Nations (UN) experts on Tuesday called for an independent investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity committed…
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Tunisia
Tunisian President Kais Saied Extends State Of Emergency Until End Of 2023
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday announced an extension of the state of emergency imposed across the country until the…
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Libya
UN Human Rights Mission: Silence From Libyan Authorities No More Acceptable
The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on Monday urged the authorities in Libya to share more information on mass…
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s Military Says 28 Soldiers, Civilians Killed In Two Rebel Attacks During Weekend
Burkina Faso’s military on Monday said at least 28 people, including soldiers and civilians, have been killed in two attacks…
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