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Cholera kills 17 in South Africa and 9 in neighboring Zimbabwe

May 24, 2023

Cholera kills 17 in South Africa and 9 in neighboring Zimbabwe

A cholera outbreak has killed at least 17 people in South Africa and nine in neighboring Zimbabwe. 12 nations on the continent reported outbreaks in the past year.

Prosecutors in Guyana mull charges for teen suspect in deadly blaze at girls' dorm

May 24, 2023

Prosecutors in Guyana mull charges for teen suspect in deadly blaze at girls' dorm

Police in Guyana are talking with prosecutors, debating what charges to bring against the teenage suspect in a blaze that destroyed a girls' dormitory at a school.

Sudan conflict displaces over 1.3M, including some 320K to neighboring countries

May 24, 2023

Sudan conflict displaces over 1.3M, including some 320K to neighboring countries

The U.N. migration agency said Wednesday that the fighting that started April 15 between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force has displaced over 1.3 million people.

Trial for Senegal's main opposition leader ends, verdict expected next week

May 24, 2023

Trial for Senegal's main opposition leader ends, verdict expected next week

A court in Senegal announced Wednesday that a trial of the country's main opposition leader has ended and a verdict is expected next week. Ousmane Sonko faces up to ten years in prison.

United States announces nearly $524 million in additional aid for Horn of Africa to combat drought

May 24, 2023

United States announces nearly $524 million in additional aid for Horn of Africa to combat drought

The Horn of Africa is set to receive nearly $524 million in additional aid from the United States. The new aid package was announced at a United Nations conference on May 24, 2023.

More than 30 women in Cameroon abducted by separatist fighters

May 23, 2023

More than 30 women in Cameroon abducted by separatist fighters

Cameroon's government says more than 30 women, who were protesting taxes imposed on them by the fighters ,have been abducted by separatist rebels in the nation's Northwest region.

Ghanaian officials believe $3B IMF loan will ‘reset’ economy, ease hardship

May 19, 2023

Ghanaian officials believe $3B IMF loan will ‘reset’ economy, ease hardship

Officials in Ghana said Thursday the $3 billion bailout program will help reset the economy and aid millions of citizens while the country is experiencing a severe economic crisis.

Nigerian doctors begin 5-day strike demanding better working conditions

May 19, 2023

Nigerian doctors begin 5-day strike demanding better working conditions

Many patients in Nigeria have been left without health care as doctors in government hospitals began a five-day strike demanding better conditions for their profession.

Zimbabwe releases over 4,000 prisoners under amnesty to reduce overcrowding

May 19, 2023

Zimbabwe releases over 4,000 prisoners under amnesty to reduce overcrowding

Zimbabwe released over 4,000 prisoners under a presidential amnesty in order to ease overcrowding in jails. Former inmates have complained about harsh conditions in jails.

Urgent funding is needed to avert catastrophic hunger in northeast Nigeria

May 19, 2023

Urgent funding is needed to avert catastrophic hunger in northeast Nigeria

The United Nations office in Nigeria says at least $396 million is needed to prevent widespread malnutrition and hunger caused by the security crisis in northeastern Nigeria.