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South Sudan: Measles, yellow fever outbreaks collide
Africa

South Sudan: Measles, yellow fever outbreaks collide

A serious measles crisis is unfolding in South Sudan's Western Equatoria state, just as health authorities struggle to overcome an outbreak of yellow fever.
South African police probe deaths of children in fire incident
Africa

South African police probe deaths of children in fire incident

Five children were found dead in the ruins of their home following a fire incident in an informal settlement in Pretoria.
Cameroon: The rising trend of  fantasy coffins
Life

Cameroon: The rising trend of  fantasy coffins

The colourful coffins are made in different forms and shapes depending on the will of the deceased, their occupation or the choice of their loved ones.
More deaths, suffering as Sudan's conflict enters third week
Africa

More deaths, suffering as Sudan's conflict enters third week

Clashes between armies of rival generals have affected 12 of 18 states, Sudan's Health Ministry says, while former premier Hamdok warns wars in Syria, Yemen, Libya "will be a small play" if fighting spirals in his country.
Kenya starvation cult: Families lose hope as makeshift morgue set up
Africa

Kenya starvation cult: Families lose hope as makeshift morgue set up

More bodies are being exhumed by the authorities with the death toll climbing to nearly 100 on Wednesday. Those who died were allegedly told by their pastor to starve in order to see Jesus leading to mass deaths.
Dozens killed in stampede during charity distribution in Yemen
Africa

Dozens killed in stampede during charity distribution in Yemen

Latest tragedy to strike the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country came days ahead of Eid al Fitr as hundreds of people gathered in capital Sanaa to receive cash handouts.
Kenya pastor surrenders to police after 4 church  members starve to death
Africa

Kenya pastor surrenders to police after 4 church  members starve to death

The cleric Paul Makenzi was had been charged last month in separate case over deaths of two children whose parents were members of his church.
Death toll from Cyclone Freddy passes 1000 in Malawi
Africa

Death toll from Cyclone Freddy passes 1000 in Malawi

The disaster hit southern African countries of Malawi and Mozambique in March triggering widespread floods and leaving a trail of destruction.
UN reports deadliest months for migrants since 2017 this year
World

UN reports deadliest months for migrants since 2017 this year

The United Nations migration agency, IOM, says the 441 known deaths in the first three months of 2023 were likely an undercount of the true number.
Truck crushes 10 pedestrians to death in Kenya
Africa

Truck crushes 10 pedestrians to death in Kenya

Officials say an operation to free people trapped under the truck was underway, and there were fears the deal toll might rise.
DRC landslide kills 20, more missing
Africa

DRC landslide kills 20, more missing

The authorities and residents have been working to find those trapped in the mud following Sunday's disaster.
Burundi gold mine collapse kills 15 - Official
Africa

Burundi gold mine collapse kills 15 - Official

The authorities blame the accident on heavy rains and floods. They say it happened at an ''illegal'' mining site in Cibitoke province
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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
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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