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Heavy rains and floods paralyze Nairobi, death toll rises in Kenya

Since mid-March, 35 people have died in floods that have affected over 100,000 individuals, according to the UN, citing figures from the Red Cross in its latest update.

Resignation of Israeli Intel Chief amidst failures

Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Aharon Haliva announced his resignation on Monday, April 22, citing intelligence failures that led to the Hamas massacre in Israel.

Tunisian Jews scale back annual pilgrimage to ancient synagogue because of security concerns

Jewish Tunisians who organize an annual pilgrimage to one of the world's oldest synagogues are planning a scaled-down event next month, citing concerns about security less than a year after a deadly shooting there shook their community.

Earth Day Org calls for 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040

People around the world are marking World Earth Day, a reminder of the importance of protecting the environment, this year under the theme "Planet vs Plastics".

Gaza doctors deliver baby girl from mother killed in Israeli airstrike

Little Sabreen's father and sister were also killed in the attack on the southern city of Rafah which is now home to 1.5 million Palestinians displaced by the Israeli offensive.

Can Kenya’s new visa-free policy hurt tourism instead of boosting it?

In January this year, Kenya went visa-free for travelers across the world. This past December, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the decision to scrap visas for all tourists at the beginning of 2024.

Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping

A runner from Ethiopia who reached the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics, and narrowly missed the world championship podium last year, has been banned for five years after testing positive for two banned substances.

Hundreds of thousands displaced by flooding in Burundi

Government appeals to the international community for help coping with the aftermath of flooding following months of heavy rains.

South Africa: Another loss for ANC to stop Jacob Zuma’s MK party

The Durban high court on Monday ruled in favour of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party in the latest of a string of court battles between Zuma and his former political party, the ruling African National Congress (ANC).

First deportation flights will leave UK for Rwanda in 10-12 weeks, Prime Minister Sunak pledges

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged Monday that the country's first deportation flights to Rwanda could leave in 10-12 weeks as he promised to end the Parliamentary deadlock over a key policy promise before an election expected later this year.