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Ethiopian lawmakers remove Tigray Peoples Liberation Front from terror list

March 22, 2023

Ethiopian lawmakers remove Tigray Peoples Liberation Front from terror list

Ethiopian lawmakers removed the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front from the country's terror list. Four months ago a peace agreement ended conflict that killed thousands of people.

World Bank approves $7B loan to support Egypt's push to empower private sector, combat climate change impacts

March 22, 2023

World Bank approves $7B loan to support Egypt's push to empower private sector, combat climate change impacts

The World Bank's board of executive directors approved a seven billion dollar loan to support Egypt's efforts to combat the climate change impacts and empower the private sector.

Tanzanian officials confirm 5 dead from Marburg disease

March 22, 2023

Tanzanian officials confirm 5 dead from Marburg disease

Tanzanian officials confirmed five are dead from the Ebola-like Marburg disease. Kagera and their government have managed to control the spread of the disease to other regions.

UN World Water Report 2023 highlights African children's lack of access to clean water

March 22, 2023

UN World Water Report 2023 highlights African children's lack of access to clean water

The U.N. World Water Development Report 2023 was issued this week. The report estimated 190 million children in 10 African countries are at risk from inadequate access to clean water.

Uganda overwhelmingly passes bill that enacts 10-year prison penalty for same-sex relations

March 22, 2023

Uganda overwhelmingly passes bill that enacts 10-year prison penalty for same-sex relations

Ugandan lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill that enacts a 10-year prison sentence for certain same-sex relations and creates new crimes for attempted sexual behavior.

Kenyan anti-government protests lead to 1 dead, 31 officers injured, over 200 protestors arrested

March 21, 2023

Kenyan anti-government protests lead to 1 dead, 31 officers injured, over 200 protestors arrested

One person died during the anti-government protests in Kenya led by Raila Odinga. Over 200 protestors were arrested and 31 officers were injured during the protests.

Crocodile crashes picnic, steals cooler full of alcohol: video

March 21, 2023

Crocodile crashes picnic, steals cooler full of alcohol: video

A video captured in South Africa shows a crocodile get away with a cooler full of beers as a group of picnickers watches in disbelief. The video was shared on social media.

African countries consider swapping debt to invest in climate action at meeting in Ethiopia

March 21, 2023

African countries consider swapping debt to invest in climate action at meeting in Ethiopia

Finance ministers of different African countries met in Ethiopia's capital to discuss the continents debt. The ministers are considering swapping debt to invest in climate action.

2 kidnapped International Red Cross staff members freed in Mali

March 20, 2023

2 kidnapped International Red Cross staff members freed in Mali

Two International Red Cross workers that were kidnapped earlier this month have been released unharmed Monday in Mali. The workers were taken in an area riddled by violence.

3 Kenyan legislators, several demonstrators arrested as anti-government protests continue

March 20, 2023

3 Kenyan legislators, several demonstrators arrested as anti-government protests continue

Arrests were made during an anti-government protest at Kenya’s capital of Nairobi. Kenya’s opposition is demanding President William Ruto to resign.