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Fuel tanker blast kills at least 60 in northern Nigeria
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Fuel tanker blast kills at least 60 in northern Nigeria

Officials say most of the victims were local residents who had rushed to scoop up the spilled petrol after the truck overturned.
Morocco issues new 'significant' heat wave warnings
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Morocco issues new 'significant' heat wave warnings

High temperatures are typical in Morocco’s summer season, but authorities are concerned this could exacerbate an already severe water crisis.
Kenyan gold miners killed near border with Ethiopia
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Kenyan gold miners killed near border with Ethiopia

The miners died when an informal gold mine collapsed in northern Kenya.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Kenya police on high alert as opposition leader Odinga calls for more protests

Kenya police on high alert as opposition leader Odinga calls for more protests

The protests come as many Kenyans face difficulties due to rising cost of living
Can US woo back Africa with Kamala Harris visit?

Can US woo back Africa with Kamala Harris visit?

Harris’ visit comes eight years after Barack Obama, the first US Black president, made his trip to the region in office.
Amnesty: Leadership failure, double standards, cause widespread suffering in Africa

Amnesty: Leadership failure, double standards, cause widespread suffering in Africa

The rights group says Africa is suffering amidst global energy and food crisis caused by Russian-Ukrainian conflict, while the response to human rights abuses in the continent remains muted.
Released 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina arrives in Qatar

Released 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina arrives in Qatar

The detention of Paul Rusesabagina has strained relations between Rwanda and the US