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Sudan conflict 'threatens to consume entire country', says UN aid chief
Date: 2023-08-25 17:31:11 GMT - Switzerland - Africa - SN:58 - ID:10315855
GENEVA, Aug 25 (MENA) - "The war in Sudan is fuelling a humanitarian emergency of epic proportions," said Martin Griffiths, under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator. "This viral conflict -- and the hunger, ....
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Kenya to host Africa Climate Summit on September 4-6
Date: 2023-08-25 11:49:25 GMT - Kenya - Africa - SN:29 - ID:10315181
NAIROBI, Aug 25 (MENA) – The Kenyan capital Nairobi will host the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), slated for September 4-6, which was called by Kenyan President William Ruto. The summit is organized by the Kenyan government in cooperation with the ....
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US, Italy discuss current situation in Niger
Date: 2023-08-25 09:15:24 GMT - USA - Africa - SN:20 - ID:10315103
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (MENA) - US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has met at the White House with Italian Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister Francesco Talo. Following on the July 27 meeting between President Biden and PM Meloni, ....
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Lavrov: Russia consistently stood for strengthening the position of Africa in a multipolar world order
Date: 2023-08-21 10:12:14 GMT - Russia - Africa - SN:30 - ID:10309007
MOSCOW, Aug 21 (MENA) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia has consistently stood for strengthening the position of the African continent in a multipolar world order. Interviewed by South Africa's "Ubuntu" magazine of ....
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First AfCFTA youth symposium set to take place in Zambia
Date: 2023-08-21 09:24:19 GMT - Zambia - Africa - SN:26 - ID:10308959
LUSAKA, Zambia, Aug 21 (MENA) - Young people across Africa will descend upon Lusaka, Zambia to participate in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Youth Symposium, under the auspices of the Republic of Zambia. The three-day symposium ....
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ECOWAS delegation arrives in Niger for last-ditch diplomatic push
Date: 2023-08-20 15:53:59 GMT - Niger - Africa - SN:51 - ID:10308264
NIAMEY, Aug 20 (MENA) - ECOWAS commissioner for peace and security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, said 11 of its 15 member states agreed to commit troops to a military deployment, saying they were “ready to go” whenever the order was given. A delegation ....
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South Africa to host BRICS Trade Fair ahead of 15th summit
Date: 2023-08-18 17:06:02 GMT - South Africa - Africa - SN:49 - ID:10305736
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 18 (MENA) - South Africa will host the BRICS Trade Fair at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand from August 19-23. The fair will be officially opened by South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim ....
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Somali army kills 20 Al-Shabaab terrorist militants
Date: 2023-08-18 11:05:36 GMT - Somalia - Africa - SN:32 - ID:10305029
MOGADISHU, Aug 18 (MENA) – Over 20 al-Shabaab militants were killed in a planned operation carried out by the Somali national forces and international partners in the area of Ali Fuuto in southern Somalia, Somali National News Agency reported on ....
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Junta in Niger recalls ambassador after Ivorian president 'backs armed force'
Date: 2023-08-15 09:17:07 GMT - Niger - Africa - SN:17 - ID:10300218
NIAMEY, Aug 15 (MENA) - Colonel Amadou Abdramane, the spokesman for Niger's junta, said the ambassador had returned to Niamey for consultations. The move follows comments last week by the Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara in which he said he ....
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Nigerian military helicopter crashes
Date: 2023-08-14 21:19:23 GMT - Nigeria - Africa - SN:64 - ID:10300080
ABUJA, Aug 14 (MENA) - The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the crash of its aircraft while en route to Niger State on Monday, according to Sahara Reporters. Confirming the incident in a statement, the NAF Director of Public Relations and ....
