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Cold Weather Curbs Armyworm Outbreak in South Africa-Grain SA

Cold weather, rains and resilient genetically-modified crops (GMO) have limited the damage caused by an armyworm outbreak in South Africa, the head of Grain SA Jannie de Villiers said on.

U.N. Air Operation Disperses Central African Republic Militia

A U.N. operation with an attack helicopter dispersed heavily armed militiamen in the remote Central African Republic town of Bambari town on Sunday, the peacekeeping mission said in a statement..

Pentagon Seeks to Expand Fight against Extremists in Somalia

The Pentagon wants to expand the military’s ability to battle al-Qaida-linked militants in Somalia, potentially putting U.S. forces closer to the fight against a stubborn extremist group that has plotted.

Pope Says Wants to Make Trip to South Sudan with Anglican Leader

Pope Francis said on Sunday he wants to make a trip to South Sudan together with the head of the Anglican Church to bring attention to the suffering of people.

Famine-Hit South Sudanese Eat Weeds and Water Lilies to Survive

Like thousands of other South Sudanese families caught up in famine, Sara Dit and her 10 children are hiding from marauding gunmen in the swamps and islands of the river.

Gambia’s New President Pledges Fresh Start, Economic Reform

Gambia’s President Adama Barrow vowed on Saturday to revive the country’s faltering economy with sweeping reforms as he sought to draw a line under the erratic 22-year rule of his.

Magnitude 5.7 Quake Strikes Lake Tanganyika Area: USGS

  An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the southern area of Lake Tanganyika early on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the quake, initially reported as a.

Risk of Nigeria Devaluing Naira Rising, But It Won’t Float Freely

Nigeria’s authorities may soon devalue the naira but won’t fully relinquish control over it, instead taking steps to narrow the gap between the official and black market rates to boost.

Full Text: President Mahama’s Keynote Address at the 2016 African Leadership Magazine Person of the Year Awards

Thank you and good evening. It is an honour to be in the company of such distinguished fellow Africans gathered here tonight- Africans who have committed their lives to changing.