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Sudan: UN chief denounces blockade of humanitarian corridors by belligerents
Speaking at a news briefing during the United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Guterres said the UN stood in “solidarity” with flood-hit Kenya and promised to continue to help with relief efforts
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Niger: Court session on lifting of Bazoum’s presidential immunity postponed
According to Niger Bar Association, the postponement of the case till June 7 will allow “an adversarial debate at the trial” so that “the right to defense can be fully ensured”,
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Africa: New study suggests climate change could mean declining malaria risk
Researchers predict that the hot and dry conditions brought about by climate change will lead to an overall decrease in areas suitable for malaria transmission from 2025 onwards.
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Sudan’s descent into chaos sets stage for al-Qaida to make a return to historic stronghold
“Sudan’s moment has come; chaos is our chance to sow the seeds of jihad,” warned Abu Hudhaifa al-Sudani, a high-ranking al-Qaida leader, in an October 2022 manifesto.
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South African president labels party’s burning flag campaign Ad as treason
The Democratic Alliance has come up with controversial ads in past elections but critics say burning the flag — for many a symbol of their liberation from apartheid goes too far…
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Eastern Congo hit by unprecedented floods, affecting almost 500 000 – WFP
Overflowing rivers and lakes destroyed crops, blocked roads, and displaced villagers, with climate change cited as a cause.
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Civil society actors want greater role in global governance
Bringing together representatives of civil society, governments, senior United Nations officials, the United Nations Civil Society Conference got underway in Nairobi on Thursday. The conference is the first to be held in the Global South, and serves as a precursor to the Summit of the Future
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Morocco celebrates Festibaz donkey festival
On the sidelines of the festival, the Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature organized a campaign to give treatment to donkeys.
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44 workers still missing days after South Africa building collapse
“Despite the introduction of large machinery, rescue techniques will still be applied meticulously and sensitively by the highly skilled and experienced disaster management team,”
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Haiti: Voodoo attracting more believers as gang violence surge
“Today vodou is different (from what it used to be). It is a clean and pure Vodou which is philosophy, spirituality, and magic. Vodou is in education, economy social life and politics and much more.”
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WHO’s 194 member countries struggle to draft a pandemic treaty
A final round of talks involving governments, advocacy groups and others to finalise a “pandemic treaty” is scheduled to end Friday (May 10). The accord’s aim: guidelines for how WHO member countries might stop future pandemics and better share scarce resources.
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Nigeria’s Senate proposes death penalty for drug trafficking
This replaces life imprisonment, previously the harshest penalty. Nigeria, with over 200 million people, has shifted from a transit point to a major producer, consumer, and distributor of illegal drugs.
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Four Tiktokers arrested after filming prank video outside Police Station
“The viral video of a daylight robbery at the Kilifi Administration Police canteen in Kilifi was not real but a prank by a group of youths creating content for their TikTok account,”
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Prince Harry, Meghan in Nigeria for Invictus games, Soldier meetings
Harry and Meghan will be meeting with wounded soldiers and their families in what Nigerian officials have said is a show of support to improve the soldiers’ morale and well-being.
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Chad: Supporters of Mahamat Deby take to the streets in celebration of electoral win
“So everyone’s happy. We’ve heard about the (high) turnout, which shows that people are really aware and that they were mature enough to achieve it. I guess the majority (of voters) have fulfilled their (civic) duty.” Adoum Mohamed, Ndjamena resident
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Kenya: In Nairobi, residents face forced evictions
The Kenyan government reports that over 200 people have lost their lives and more than 200,000 have been displaced since March due to flash floods caused by the ongoing heavy rains.
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Chad’s military ruler declared winner of presidential election as opposition disputes result
The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra.
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Kenya hosts South Sudan peace talks joined by African leaders
The talks are between the government and rebel opposition groups that were not part of the 2018 agreement that ended the five-year civil war that left 400,000 people dead
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Putin criticizes Western nations on 79th victory day anniversary
Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Nazi Germany’s defeat in World War II by praising its forces fighting in Ukraine and blaming the West for fueling conflicts around the world.
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Diplomatic tensions threaten Niger-Benin pipeline project
Beninese president Patrice Talon said his country exports large quantities of staples to Niger but given the border is closed on the Nigerien side, informal vendors profit when Beninese “suffer price increases.” He has tied the opening of the Sémè port to the normalization of trade relations.
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TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content
“AI enables incredible creative opportunities, but can confuse or mislead viewers if they don’t know content was AI-generated,”…
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Algeria’s leader demands justice over French colonial-era wrongdoing
France and Algeria marked May 8, 1945, with commemorations of victory and remembrance.
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Plane skids off runway in Senegal, injuring 10 people
“Our plane just caught fire,” wrote Malian musician Cheick Siriman Sissoko in a post on Facebook that showed passengers jumping down the emergency slides at night as flames engulfed one side of the aircraft.
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Tunisian Anti-Discrimination Activist arrested amid money laundering probe
This arrest underscores the worsening conditions faced by migrants and their advocates in Tunisia.
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Palestinians in Rafah face humanitarian emergency
For families in Rafah, the uncertainty is palpable. Displaced multiple times by the ongoing conflict, they are unsure where to seek refuge.
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HRW accuses an extremist group and ethnic militias of atrocities in Mali
The report stated that over 350 homes were set on fire during the attacks, which caused thousands to flee their homes.
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Kenya: Anger and frustration as floods continue to wreak havoc
“We are stranded. I have a garage, since the rain started, it is now three weeks. My vehicles are here. They are stuck, I have nothing to eat.” Charles Otieno, Garage Owner
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Kenya’s doctors sign agreement to end strike after almost 2 months
Kenya’s Health Minister Susan Nakhumicha said the doctors had proved to be better negotiators than the government side, adding that they had put up “quite a fight.”
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South Africa launches investigations into building collapse
Authorities in South Africa have announced multiple investigations into the cause of the building collapse, including by police, the provincial government and the national department of labor.
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Supreme court delibrates on Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The initial day of proceedings was marked by tension, characterized by impassioned arguments between legal representatives and the Chief Justice.
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Nigeriens getting vaccinated against Meningitis as epidemic death toll climbs
..the vast vaccination campaign launched in Niamey, the country’s capital, by the WHO hopes to reverse the contagion curve.
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Meningitis: Urgent vaccination campaign launched in Niger
By mid-April, the country recorded 2012 cases with 123 deaths according to World health organization. Last year, when 1,389 cases were recorded, with 72 deaths in the first 16 weeks of the year.
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Critically endangered mountain bongos released into the wild in Kenya
Mountain bongos were once common in Kenya, especially in the Mt. Kenya forest but there are now so few that they’re classified as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
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Kenya declares public holiday to mourn flood victims
Kenya, along with other parts of East Africa, has been overwhelmed by floods. More than 235,000 people are displaced and living in dozens of camps.
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AstraZeneca withdraws its Covid-19 vaccine from sale
The vaccine, initially approved in January 2021, faced safety concerns over rare blood clots, prompting various countries to halt its use temporarily.
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Global weather crisis: From Brazil to Houston and Asia, extreme weather grips the Globe
Some climate scientists say it’s difficult for them to remember that so much of the planet experienced such extreme weather at the same time.
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Gaza crisis deepens amid Rafah takeover
With the situation on the ground rapidly deteriorating, the international community faces mounting pressure to intervene and prevent further suffering in Gaza.
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Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska
The U.S. attorney’s office charged him with assaulting them with a dangerous weapon in a maritime area. Court records online don’t show if he has a lawyer yet.