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Hundreds dead as Congo River basin inundated by floods

Hundreds dead as Congo River basin inundated by floods

The Congo River has risen to its highest level in more than 60 years, causing flooding throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Congo Republic that has killed more than 300 people, and affected 300,000 households over the past…
Al-Shabab terrorists kill 1 person, capture 5 others from UN helicopter after its emergency landing

Al-Shabab terrorists kill 1 person, capture 5 others from UN helicopter after its emergency landing

Fighters of the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group attacked a United Nations helicopter that made an emergency landing Wednesday in territory controlled by the Sunni extremists in Somalia, killing one passenger and abducting five others, officials said. According to officials, the helicopter…
Shia Muslims in Africa hold celebrations to honor blessed birth of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra

Shia Muslims in Africa hold celebrations to honor blessed birth of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra

Several African cities witnessed large processions and major celebrations in commemoration of the birth of Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her) Major events and celebrations were held in a number of African countries to commemorate the blessed birth of Sayyeda…
Nigeria, Kenya see worst currency values in over 20 years

Nigeria, Kenya see worst currency values in over 20 years

Even tough Nigeria and Kenya recorded significant growth across numerous industries, they both suffered severe currency devaluation, said an article published today by Business Insider Africa. According to the data, Nigeria’s Naira plunges 55% against the US dollar in 2023,…
Armed militants kill 6 in disputed region bordering Sudan, South Sudan

Armed militants kill 6 in disputed region bordering Sudan, South Sudan

Six people including a senior local administrator were killed in an ambush by armed men in the Abyei region claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan, Reuters reported today. The oil-rich region experiences frequent bouts of violence, where rival factions…
South Africa: Flash floods kill 21 people in coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa: Flash floods kill 21 people in coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal

Flash floods killed at least twenty-one people in the small town of Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal province, South African officials said Saturday. The floods hit the town on Christmas Day, destroying about 1,400 homes, with the death toll expected to rise…
Starvation, death stalk overwhelming majority of Ethiopia’s Tigray population: Regional president

Starvation, death stalk overwhelming majority of Ethiopia’s Tigray population: Regional president

Ethiopia’s northern region is suffering from dire humanitarian conditions as the risk of starvation and death hovers above the population, the presidency of an interim regional administration said Friday. The legacies of the destructive war in Tigray and drought-induced famine…
Somalia: Military operations kill at least 80 al-Shabaab terrorists

Somalia: Military operations kill at least 80 al-Shabaab terrorists

At least 80 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed in military operations by the Somali National Army in the province of Mudug, Anadolu Agency reported Tuesday. The Somali-based al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorists were killed in the last 24 hours in the operation in a…
Morocco introduces direct welfare payment for 1 million disadvantaged families

Morocco introduces direct welfare payment for 1 million disadvantaged families

Morocco announced on Monday that almost a million disadvantaged families would receive direct monthly assistance for the first time as of Thursday, a system unheard of in the kingdom for many years. In all, nearly a million families are expected…
Turkish Red Crescent’s eye surgery project to provide clear sight to hundreds in Somalia

Turkish Red Crescent’s eye surgery project to provide clear sight to hundreds in Somalia

The Turkish Red Crescent has started a cataract surgery project for over 500 people in Somalia who otherwise could not afford the expenses of the operation. According to Turkish Medical authorities, the initiative, spanning the cities of Mogadishu, Galkayo, and…
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