Africa
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Nigeria strengthens preventive measures following Ebola outbreak in Uganda
Nigeria has strengthened preventive measures at entry points following an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda, said health authorities…
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Cameroon, Germany discuss restitution of artifacts
Cameroonian Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute on Monday discussed with visiting German Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Simen Katja Keul…
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287 killed in recent tribal conflict in Sudan’s Blue Nile State
A total of 287 people were killed and 239 injured in the recent tribal conflict in Sudan’s southeastern Blue Nile…
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Namibia women make living by turning plastic waste into crafts
As Namibia struggles with waste management, single mothers from Namibia’s capital Windhoek are being trained by the non-profit-making organization, Mammadu…
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Bicycle taxi businesses creating income opportunities for young Zambians
A visit to the Petauke district, located in the eastern part of Zambia, is incomplete without one experiencing the excitement…
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Nigeria central bank to launch re-designed local banknotes mid-December
Nigeria’s central bank said Wednesday that it plans to launch redesigned local banknotes by Dec. 15, a move aimed at…
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Africa faces multiple crises, African Union warns
Africa is confronted with multiple crises related to terrorism, internal conflicts, climate and health, the African Union (AU) Chairperson and…
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African officials, experts discuss ways to tackle migration on continent
Climate change is one of the main causes of migration and forced displacement in Africa, officials said Tuesday as the…
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Non-communicable diseases cause 46 pct of deaths in Botswana
Botswana has embarked on an aggressive campaign in order to educate its citizens and residents about non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and…
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UNHCR calls for international support for cholera outbreak response among refugees in Cameroon
Three people have died of cholera and 39 cases have been identified in Cameroon’s Minawao refugee camp which hosts thousands…
