Russia reportedly pulling forces out of bases in Syria’s north-east
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Russia reportedly pulling forces out of bases in Syria’s north-east

There has been no official statement from Moscow about the withdrawal from Qamishli…Read More

South Sudanese government insists it is not at war despite heavy fighting
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South Sudanese government insists it is not at war despite heavy fighting

This latest clashes between factions loyal to President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, Riek Machar, erupted in late December

Prolonged drought in Kenya leaves millions vulnerable
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Prolonged drought in Kenya leaves millions vulnerable

The National Drought Management Authority has put about nine counties on alert, as two million people face worsening food insecurity…Read

In surprise new policy, migrants living in Spain without permission can apply for legal residency
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In surprise new policy, migrants living in Spain without permission can apply for legal residency

Immigrants living and working in Spain without authorisation will soon be able to apply for legal residency and permission to

Teachers strike in Gabon continues to paralyse education system
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Teachers strike in Gabon continues to paralyse education system

Angered by a 10 year freeze on wages, thousands of teachers have been staying away from class for over a

Israel agrees to ‘limited reopening’ of Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza
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Israel agrees to ‘limited reopening’ of Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza

Israel pledged to reopen the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip once the search for the last hostage’s

Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko dismisses AFCON tensions with Morocco
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Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko dismisses AFCON tensions with Morocco

During a visit to Rabat on Monday, Sonko described post-AFCON tensions between Senegalese and Moroccan football fans as “excesses” only

Sudan’s vital gold industry hit by ongoing conflict, collapsing trade ties
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Sudan’s vital gold industry hit by ongoing conflict, collapsing trade ties

Sudan’s gold industry, a key source of foreign currency, is reeling under ongoing conflict, infrastructure damage, and collapsing trade ties…Read

In Ivory Coast, cocoa farmers have nobody to sell their produce to
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In Ivory Coast, cocoa farmers have nobody to sell their produce to

The West African country is home to thousands of smallholder cocoa farmers, who are the backbone of the world’s largest

Sudan: Volunteers plant trees to make Khartoum greener amid reconstruction
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Sudan: Volunteers plant trees to make Khartoum greener amid reconstruction

Volunteers of the “Green Khartoum” initiative are hoping to plant 1,000 trees in the Sudanese capital, where reconstruction is underway…Read