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Apr 14

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Extreme drought plunges millions in southern Africa into hunger crisis

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Satvi Sunkara

A devastating drought induced by El Nino has scorched crops and left millions hungry in southern Africa. As aid groups face budget cuts and broaden their operations to other conflicts, the region’s crisis is expected to worsen. Ali Rogin speaks…

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Apr 09

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Rwanda marks 30 years of reconciliation after genocide, but major challenges remain

By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster

Rwanda is holding observances to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the genocide in that East African nation that took one million lives. Rwanda has won praise for rebuilding efforts, but democratic backsliding and conflict just outside its borders have raised…

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Mar 25

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons after nearly three years of trying to tackle mounting crises in Ukraine, Gaza and Africa. U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq made the announcement Monday.

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Feb 04

Hage Geingob, Namibian president and anti-apartheid activist, dies at 82

By Farai Mutsaka, Sonja Smith, Associated Press

Namibia's president and founding prime minister Hage Geingob died Sunday at age 82 while receiving treatment for cancer, and the southern African nation quickly swore in his deputy to complete the term in office.

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Jan 22

Blinken begins Africa tour in Cape Verde, touting the U.S. as a key security and economic partner

By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press

Blinken has begun a tour of four African countries, meeting with the leaders of Cape Verde and Ivory Coast and touting America as the continent's key economic and security ally at times of regional and international crises. Blinken is visiting…

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Jan 19

African leaders criticize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and call for an immediate cease-fire

By Risdel Kasasira, Associated Press

The African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat described the war in Gaza as immoral and unacceptable. “We demand an immediate end to this unjust war against Palestinians and implementation of the two-state solution,” he said.

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Jan 18

Blinken’s latest diplomatic trip will take him to Africa as crises continue to vex U.S. foreign policy

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department says Blinken will go to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Angola starting Sunday for talks focused on regional security, conflict prevention, democracy promotion and trade.

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Nov 06

South Africa recalls ambassador to Israel and accuses country of genocide in Gaza

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

The government also threatened action Monday against the Israeli ambassador to South Africa over his recent remarks on the African country's stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

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Oct 31

India-led alliance set to fund solar projects in Africa in a boost to the renewable energy transition

By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press

An alliance of nations that push for more solar power worldwide are set to announce nearly $35 million for projects such as mini grids and rooftop installations, mainly in Africa, according to the group's director general.

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Oct 12

IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict, climate change

By Taiwo Adebayo, Associated Press

Most of the population in conflict-affected countries like Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and northern Nigeria depends on climate-vulnerable agriculture.

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