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Somalia Receives Food Aid as ‘Catastrophic’ Drought Worsens

The Somali government received 40 containers of food aid from the United Arab Emirates Saturday, amid concern over famine in the Horn of the African country. The drought has displaced.

Liberia Reforms Discriminatory Gender Nationality Law

The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, praised Liberia for removing gender discrimination from its nationality law, granting women the same right as men to pass their nationality to their children. With.

At Least 41 Dead in Fire at Cairo Coptic Church

Egypt’s health ministry says that 41 people were killed when a fire broke out in a Coptic church in the densely populated Cairo suburb of Imbaba. Witnesses say the fire.

U.N.-chartered ship in Ukraine ready for journey to Africa

The United Nations-chartered ship Brave Commander will depart Ukraine for Africa in the coming days after it finishes loading more than 23,000 metric tonnes of wheat in the Ukrainian port.

Blinken in Rwanda for talks on tensions with DR Congo

US top diplomat, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, arrived in Rwanda late Wednesday on a two-day visit to calm tensions between Rwanda and its neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo over.

Mali Receives Military Aircraft from Russia

Mali’s military government has received several fighter jets and helicopters from Russia, which has become a close and controversial ally in its fight against Islamist militants. The aircraft was handed.

President Weah Recalls Legislators for Special Session on Critical National Issues

The President of the Republic, H. E. Dr George Manneh Weah, is calling to work members of the 54th National Legislature for a special legislative session. A Proclamation issued Tuesday,.

South Africa negotiates deal with EU to clear citrus blockage at ports

South Africa has negotiated a settlement with the European Union to clear hundreds of shipping containers of citrus fruit stuck in EU ports, the South African government said on Thursday.

CAF launches new Super League to boost local clubs

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a new lucrative $100 million Super League aimed at injecting financial muscle into the cash-strapped clubs on the continent. Twenty-four clubs, yet.