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New malaria vaccine approved for young children in Ghana

April 13, 2023

New malaria vaccine approved for young children in Ghana

A new malaria vaccine was approved in Ghana for young children. Ghana is the first country to approve the much-needed vaccine. It is under review at the World Health Organization.

Sudan's military warns of potential clashes with powerful paramilitary forces

April 13, 2023

Sudan's military warns of potential clashes with powerful paramilitary forces

Tensions between Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force rose after the paramilitary deployed troops into different cities across the country.

Over 4,000 families displaced by Burundi floods

April 12, 2023

Over 4,000 families displaced by Burundi floods

Thousands of families were displaced from the Burundian village of Gatumba as floods from a river along the Congolese border wreaked havoc on the area.

2023 has been deadly for migrants crossing Mediterranean Sea, according to UN report

April 12, 2023

2023 has been deadly for migrants crossing Mediterranean Sea, according to UN report

A United Nations migrations agency report said that the first three months of 2023 have been extremely deadly for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea in smugglers boats.

Syria, Tunisia restore diplomatic ties after decade with appointment of new ambassador in Damascus

April 12, 2023

Syria, Tunisia restore diplomatic ties after decade with appointment of new ambassador in Damascus

Multiple Arab states have reestablished diplomatic ties with Syria after a new ambassador was appointed to Damascus. Syria is now reopening its embassy to Tunisia.

US State Department proposes $542M sale of mobility artillery rocket systems to Morocco

April 11, 2023

US State Department proposes $542M sale of mobility artillery rocket systems to Morocco

The United States and the government of Morocco are poised to enter a deal worth $542 million that includes the sale of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS.

5 soldiers dead in northern Niger ambush

April 11, 2023

5 soldiers dead in northern Niger ambush

Five Nigerien soldiers were killed in a Sunday ambush on a military convoy performing escort duties. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Conflict-plagued Sudan region reports 14 killed in 3 days

April 11, 2023

Conflict-plagued Sudan region reports 14 killed in 3 days

At least 14 people have been reported dead in Sudan's troubled Darfur region this week amid a surge in violence involving an attack by Arab gunmen on a trader in Fur Baranga.

Portland, Maine, reopens basketball arena to migrants

April 10, 2023

Portland, Maine, reopens basketball arena to migrants

Portland, Maine's Exposition Building is being temporarily repurposed to house migrants, predominantly from Africa, amid concurrent surges in border crossings and housing demand.

Aid group says 2 workers killed in Ethiopia

April 10, 2023

Aid group says 2 workers killed in Ethiopia

Two of Catholic Relief Services' aid workers were killed in Ethiopia's Amhara region while returning to the nation's capital, Addis Ababa, the group said Monday.