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Somali FM resigns, plans to run for presidency of Puntland state
Date: 2023-12-18 15:56:11 GMT - Somalia - Africa - SN:52 - ID:10495459
MOGADISHU, Dec 18 (MENA) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abshir Omar Jama, has resigned as Minister of Foreign Affairs Monday, according to Somali National News Agency (SONNA). " I have chosen to step down ....
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US urges Sudan's RSF to cease advance in Gezira State
Date: 2023-12-17 12:58:55 GMT - USA - Africa - SN:48 - ID:10494430
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (MENA) - The US has urged the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan to cease their advance in Gezira State immediately and to refrain from attacking Wad Medani. "Troubling reports indicate that elite RSF units have traveled to ....
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EU concerned about situation in Guinea-Bissau
Date: 2023-12-16 16:26:02 GMT - Belgium - Africa - SN:61 - ID:10493512
BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (MENA) - The EU is closely following the situation in Guinea-Bissau, and is concerned by the events that have occurred since the night of 30 November, according to a press release by the European bloc. "In this difficult ....
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Floods in Kenya kill at least 170
Date: 2023-12-15 17:28:39 GMT - Kenya - Africa - SN:52 - ID:10492414
NAIROBI, Dec 15 (MENA) - Floods in Kenya have killed at least 170 and displaced more than 600,000 since the onset of heavy rains in November, local media reported. Tens of thousands of residents in the country's north have lost livestock, ....
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British diplomat at Security Council meeting urges South Sudan to hold free, fair elections
Date: 2023-12-15 12:33:58 GMT - United Kingdom - Africa - SN:31 - ID:10492044
LONDON, Dec 15 (MENA) - UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN James Kariuki said the United Kingdom welcomes the passing of the Elections Act in South Sudan, and the reconstitution of the Electoral and Political Parties Commissions. Such ....
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Mo Salah on best formation list for Africa in 2023
Date: 2023-12-11 21:56:40 GMT - Morocco - Africa - SN:95 - ID:10486675
MARRAKESH, Dec 11 (MENA) - Egyptian star and Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah was listed on the best formation for the Africa in 2023. The ideal formation was announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during a ceremony held in the ....
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Canada, Somalia discuss ways to boost mutual cooperation
Date: 2023-12-11 11:10:11 GMT - Somalia - Africa - SN:40 - ID:10485419
MOGADISHU/ DOHA, Dec 11 (MENA) - Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Omar Jama discussed with Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen ways to boost mutual cooperation between the two sides. It came on the sidelines of ....
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Majority of Africa's population unable to afford healthy diet: UN
Date: 2023-12-08 16:03:37 GMT - United Nations - Africa - SN:34 - ID:10480628
NEW YORK, Dec 8 (MENA) - The majority of Africa's population — about 78% or more than one billion people — remain unable to afford a healthy diet, compared with 42% at the global level, and the number is rising," said a report from the Food and ....
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Mauritania, Saint Lucia Kingdom sign declaration to establish diplomatic ties
Date: 2023-12-06 20:21:38 GMT - Mauritania - Africa - SN:70 - ID:10477976
NOUAKCHOTT, Dec 6 (MENA) - The permanent envoys of Mauritania and Saint Lucia Kingdom to the UN have signed a declaration to establish diplomatic relations, the Mauritanian Foreign Ministry said in a statement Wednesday. The agreement comes as ....
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Italy announces €5 mn contribution to Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
Date: 2023-12-05 15:11:14 GMT - Cote d'Ivoire - Africa - SN:45 - ID:10475702
ABIDJAN, Dec 5 (MENA) - Italy has made a new commitment of €5 million to Africa's sustainable energy future through the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) Special Fund. The Italian Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy Security, ....
