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Africa

UN partial suspension of South Sudan aid hits children

The United Nations’ (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended part of its food aid in South Sudan due to a funding shortage, heightening the risk of starvation for 1.7 million people. The move to suspend aid will affect almost...

100 killed in Burkina Faso attack

Armed men killed at least 100 civilians in a rural district of northern Burkina Faso over the weekend, a local and a security source said on Monday. The attackers struck on Saturday night in Seytenga commune, part of Seno province,...

Congo rebels seize eastern border town

M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have seized the eastern town of Bunagana on the border with Uganda, local activists said on Monday, in a setback for Congolese forces who had said a day earlier they had...

APC presidential primary: Who is Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu?

Bola Tinubu, 70, widely credited with reshaping Nigeria's commercial hub Lagos, will lead the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) into next February's presidential election but he faces a reinvigorated opposition, allegations of corruption, and health issues as he eyes...

APC presidential primary: Bola Tinubu to contest Nigeria election

Former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu will lead Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) into next year's general elections after a landslide victory in the party primary. Mr. Tinubu, 70, secured more than half of the votes at the party's convention. He...

Belgian royals in DR Congo: King Philippe laments racism of colonial past

Belgium's King Philippe has decried the racism meted out in the Democratic Republic of Congo under the colonial rule of his ancestors. "This regime was one of unequal relations, unjustifiable in itself, marked by paternalism, discrimination and racism," he said. King...

Kenya elections: Odinga to make 5th attempt at presidency Aug 9

While Raila Odinga comes from a famous family in Kenya, the political crown has eluded him throughout his decades-long career – just as it eluded his father, who served as vice-president after independence from the UK. Aged 77, Mr...

Nigeria: Zipline and Kaduna State begin drone deliveries to health facilities

Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, today completed the first drone deliveries in Nigeria’s Kaduna State. These initial flights mark the final stage of integration with the local health systems and validation with the regulatory authorities. Zipline and the Kaduna...

African Union chief warns Putin over Ukraine war impact

Senegal's president and head of the African Union, Macky Sall, has told Vladimir Putin he should consider the impact of food shortages caused by the invasion of Ukraine. The two men have been meeting in the southern Russian city of...

Osinachi Nwachuwku: Husband denies killing Nigeria gospel star

The husband of a top Nigerian gospel singer who died in April in Abuja has pleaded not guilty to all charges relating to her death and alleged abuse in their marriage. Osinachi Nwachukwu's death sparked outrage after her family alleged...
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