Nigeria’s economic crisis hits Ramadan preparations
With food inflation at 35 percent, many worshippers struggle to provide for their families.
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March 2024
MSF evacuates staff after hospital ransacked
A deadly attack on a hospital in DR Congo by armed men has worsened the humanitarian crisis.
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Deadly clash in Nigeria as separatist violence flares
Six people were killed, including four police officers, in an attack by armed separatists at a checkpoint in Ebonyi state, southeastern Nigeria.
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French drug gang leader busted in Casablanca
Marseille’s drug woes continue as French authorities announce the arrest of Felix Bingui, believed to be the leader of the notorious Yoda gang.
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Senegal presidential election campaigns begin
Amidst political turbulence, Senegal’s 19 presidential candidates launch campaigns, navigating challenges posed by violent protests and a delayed vote.
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Ukraine should have courage for white flag negotiations — Pope
Pope Francis calls on Ukraine to negotiate with the “courage of the white flag” in an effort to end the war with Russia.
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Rwanda’s Kagame wins party’s endorsement for reelection
President Kagame receives overwhelming support from Rwanda’s ruling party, positioning him for a historic reelection bid in July and an extension of his decades-long leadership.
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Militants abduct 15 students in Nigerian school attack
It follows a recent mass abduction in Kaduna state as security forces are struggling to contain the rise of school kidnappings.
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Sudan’s RSF welcomes UN call for Ramadan ceasefire
Since the outbreak of war in Sudan on April 15, 2023 the United Nations estimates that nearly 25 million people—half of Sudan’s population—require aid
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The vital role of elders in African communities
The reverence for elders in African societies reflects a deep-seated appreciation for wisdom
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