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Malawi Changes Law to End Child Marriage

Malawi has made a historic amendment to its constitution to fully outlaw child marriage following a year-long campaign by youth groups and organisations including Plan International. The amendment to fully.

East Africa Food Prices Reach Record Levels Due to Drought – U. N.

Drought in East Africa has sent prices of staples such as maize and sorghum soaring, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Tuesday, warning that a sharp increase.

UK’s Johnson Says Gambia to Re-join Commonwealth ‘As Soon As Possible’

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that Gambia, which is seeking to emerge from more than two decades of authoritarian rule, would be readmitted “as fast as possible”.

Nigeria Declares Pollution in Southern City an Emergency, Closes Plant

Nigeria declared an air pollution emergency in a major southern city on Tuesday and closed an asphalt plant there after residents complained about the fumes from its furnaces, in a.

South Africa’s Unemployment Falls To 26.5 Pct in Q4 2016

South Africa’s unemployment rate in the fourth quarter of last year retreated from its highest in 13 years as key sectors hired more workers, a further sign of recovery in.

UN: More Than 1.5 million Are Refugees from South Sudan

More than 1.5 million South Sudanese have become refugees and their humanitarian needs are overwhelming aid efforts during the country’s civil war, according to the United Nations. South Sudan’s civil.

Sudan: Al-Basher Lauds Sudanese Woman General Union

President of the Republic, Field Marshal, Omer Al-Basher has lauded the outstanding role being played by the Sudanese Woman General Union to support the country’s political, economic and social issues..

Gambia Announces Plans to Stay in International Criminal Court

Gambia’s new government has told the United Nations it will remain in the International Criminal Court (ICC), state media reported on Monday, reversing the previous administration’s plan to withdraw from.

Trump Makes First Calls to African Leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump made his first phone calls to African heads of state Monday, speaking with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and South African President Jacob Zuma. Nigeria and South.