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Global Donors Pledge Over $2.1 Billion in Aid to Sudan Amid Humanitarian Crisis
The aid is earmarked for critical needs such as food, water, and medicine, President Macron explained, though he did not specify a timeline for the distribution of the funds.
Charges Dropped Against Women Arrested for Allegedly Booing Zimbabwe's First Lady
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba stated that the decision was made on the instructions of the First Lady herself.
Nigeria Faces Record Inflation Rate: The Highest in Nearly Three Decades
The NBS has identified food as the primary driver of this inflation spike, attributed to soaring costs of staples such as bread, grains, dairy, eggs, meat, and vegetable oil.
Health Crisis Deepens as Doctor Strike Empties Public Hospitals in Kenya
This strike, now entering its second month, is part of a nationwide protest by doctors demanding better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors, essential for their qualification.
Zimbabwe Faces Currency Crisis: 75% of Zimbabweans Forced to Use the US Dollar as New ZIG Launch Stalls
The informal sector, which constitutes about 75% of employment in Zimbabwe, has ceased accepting the Zimdollar, also known as the RTGS dollar, due to fears of its depreciating value.
South African Acapella Group, The Joy, Celebrated for Performance with Doja Cat at Coachella
Their Sunday night performance featured a striking mashup of Doja Cat’s single "Shutcho," sung in Zulu with a "gorgeous" five-part harmony, as described by Billboard.
Rampant Sale of Stolen Medicines in Liberia's Pharmacies, USAid Reports
According to Wright, these "acts of fraud" are preventing essential medicines, meant to be free for the public, from reaching Liberians who are in need.
Prestigious Cannes Competition; Egyptian Film Earns a Pickup
Directed by the Egyptian duo Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir, the documentary was filmed over a span of four years, capturing the personal and collective journey of these young women.
Flood Crisis Worsen in Entebbe After Heavy Rains; Travellers Warned to Proceed with Caution
Following heavy rains on Monday morning, which persisted for approximately four hours, the situation has intensified with significant flooding and disruptions to traffic, exacerbating the ongoing challenges in the region.
Fatal Floods Claim 60 Lives in Tanzania
The coastal regions of the East African nation have borne the brunt of this natural disaster, with extensive damage inflicted on thousands of agricultural lands.
Chad's Interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby Launches Presidential Campaign
Speaking at his first campaign rally in the capital, N'Djamena, Déby, who is also a military officer, affirmed his commitment to the people.
EU Envoys' Meeting with Namibian Opposition Sparks Huge Uproar
The meeting, which took place last Tuesday at the residence of the German ambassador Thorsten Hutter in Windhoek, has drawn sharp criticism from the Namibian government and members of the ruling Swapo party.
Protests Erupt in Hundreds in Demanding US Military Exit in Niger
In March, Niger Junta suspended its military cooperation with the US after military government leaders severed ties with France last year.
Surges in Monkey Pox in DR Congo Forces Experts into a `Crisis Management` Meeting
"For the first time, we have confirmed cases of sexual transmission of MPOX in the DRC. Given its severity and widespread impact across almost every province, we are facing a public health emergency," stated Muyembe.
Experts weigh in as Togo Gears Up for Legislative Elections
According to Amegakpo, this election presents a pivotal opportunity for the opposition.