Africa
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Dozens of travelers abducted by gunmen in southern Nigeria
Nigerian police on Sunday said they have launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked buses conveying some travelers in the…
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17 killed by al-Shabab militants in central Somalia
At least 17 people were killed after al-Shabab militants attacked a convoy of vehicles in the Hiran region of central…
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African Expert Urges For Innovative Measures To Contain Noncommunicable Diseases
The rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Africa is a wakeup call for governments, funders and industry to design bold…
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UN Agency Says Over 100 Asylum Seekers Evacuated From Libya To Rwanda
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Thursday that it evacuated more than 100 asylum seekers from…
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African Union Says Peace, Security Situation Improving In Continent
Africa’s peace and security situation is improving due to collective efforts to reduce national and transnational conflicts, an African Union…
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UN To Support Ghana To Deepen Women’s Role In Peacekeeping
The United Nations (UN) will support Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to increase the intake of women and deepen women’s role…
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WHO Says Traditional Medicine Key To Easing Africa’s Disease Burden
African countries should harness traditional medicine that has proved effective in the management and cure of ailments afflicting the continent’s…
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UN Security Council Calls For Enhanced Efforts To Improve Capacity Building In Africa
The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for more coordinated approach among all relevant partners, in particular through enhanced efforts…
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Sudan Warns Of Nile’s Rising Water Level Amid Heavy Flooding
The Nile River’s water level is rising alarmingly in its sections in Sudan, local authorities warned on Wednesday, prompting new…
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Tanzania’s Street Football Clubs Championship Unleashes Young Talents
Castro Chola, a 20-year-old footballer, minced no words on a cool Monday evening when he said his aim is to…
