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Kenya's response to floods leaves poor families 'brutalised'
Africa

Kenya's response to floods leaves poor families 'brutalised'

The government has defended itself against opposition accusations it was ill-prepared for the impact of the floods despite early warnings.
In pictures: Kenyans plant trees to mourn flood victims
Life

In pictures: Kenyans plant trees to mourn flood victims

Officials, including cabinet minister and senior civil servants, led the campaign across the country by planting tree saplings.
Drought: Zimbabwe maize harvest to drop by 72pc
Business

Drought: Zimbabwe maize harvest to drop by 72pc

Zimbabwe's maize production for the 2023/24 season has dropped by about 72%, estimates by government indicated on Wednesday.
Kenya declares holiday to mourn flood victims
Africa

Kenya declares holiday to mourn flood victims

President William Ruto linked the floods to climate change and asked Kenyans to observe the holiday to plant trees.
Cyclone: Kenya and Tanzania halt beach activities, marine transport
Africa

Cyclone: Kenya and Tanzania halt beach activities, marine transport

The authorities forecast heavy rainfall along the coast from Sunday, intensifying over the following two days.
Cyclone Hidaya batters Kenya, Tanzania with strong winds and rain
Africa

Cyclone Hidaya batters Kenya, Tanzania with strong winds and rain

Heavy rainfall along the Indian Ocean coastal strip is expected from Sunday, intensifying over the following two days.
Kenya floods: President delays reopening of schools indefinitely
Africa

Kenya floods: President delays reopening of schools indefinitely

Students will wait for the announcement of new reopening dates as some schools remain flooded and others have been damaged.
Floods kill at least 29 people in Burundi
Africa

Floods kill at least 29 people in Burundi

Floods have killed at least 29 people in Burundi amid heavy rainfall in the East Africa region.
UN: More than 230,000 people affected by Burundi floods
Africa

UN: More than 230,000 people affected by Burundi floods

The UN warns that the levels of water in Lake Tanganyika, the second largest in Africa, were continuing to rise amid fears of more floods.
Kenya floods: Search for missing dozens as cabinet meets
Africa

Kenya floods: Search for missing dozens as cabinet meets

In all, at least 169 people have died across Kenya from heavy rains and flooding since last month, according to government data.
Kenya sorry for delay to repair leaking roof at main airport amid rains
Africa

Kenya sorry for delay to repair leaking roof at main airport amid rains

The transport minister has come under sharp criticism over the state of the airport, East Africa's busiest.
Hippos stranded in muddy pond in drought-hit Botswana
Africa

Hippos stranded in muddy pond in drought-hit Botswana

Hippos have thick but sensitive skin, meaning they need to bathe regularly to avoid sunburn and usually live in humid areas.
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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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