Beninese migrants return home as Tunisia tightens grip
Tunisia intercepts a growing number of migrants in 2024, with over 21,000 stopped so far.
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May 2024
Rapid urbanization fuels economic growth in African metropolises
The wave of urbanization is poised to unlock new opportunities and drive economic growth
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UN worries about Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia
Over 1,000 Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia left their camp due to insecurity and are protesting on the roadside.
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Guinea junta curbs media, strike looms
The press union in Guinea slams the military junta’s media ban as “repressive.” Hundreds of journalists have lost their jobs, and a general strike looms.
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Northern Nigeria: Royal dispute leads to ban on protests
Fearing violence, Kano state governor outlaws protests amid a dispute over the emirate throne.
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Egyptian PM announces increase in subsidized bread price
Effective from June, the price of subsidized bread will rise from 5 piastres to 20 piastres
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Global unemployment to dip slightly in 2024, ILO reports
The UN’s labor agency predicts a small decrease in global unemployment for 2024, but warns of significant disparities.
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Sudanese army accused of bombing hospitals, civilians in North Darfur
Rescue operations are currently in progress to assist those affected
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Sweeping power outages push Togo’s traders to the brink of ruin
Nigeria, facing its own load shedding issues, has limited electricity supplies to Togo, Niger, and Benin since May 1 for six months
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Developed countries deliver long-promised $100B climate aid
Wealthy nations finally met the $100 billion climate aid target in 2022, but the UN pushes for a new, more ambitious goal.
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