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Burkina Faso: NGO says Karma ‘massacre’ death toll is at least 136

"..... in other villages such as Lemnogo, Kerga, Ramdolah, there are at least a dozen dead. So today we are around 150 dead or identified killed in this area, while knowing that there are some villages that we have not yet been able to... get the info...

Over 20 000 cross from Sudan to Chad since fighting erupted- WFP

“We are loading our trucks now for the 10,000, 20,000 as per UNHCR and the government’s figures, that may have crossed already the border from Sudan to Chad. It’s extremely important. We have already prior to that crisis 400,000 Sudanese refugees on th...

Comoran mayors protest operation “Wuambushu” in Mayotte to repatriate migrants

The archipelago Comoros is refusing to accept people deported from Mayotte, saying it cannot cope with the influx.

Rwanda: School feeding programme with WFP making impact

"Rwanda is very commendable in how it has committed the government’s budget in the last few years, from 40 million francs in 2021 to now over 73 billion francs in this school year. That has also meant that school meals now cover 3.8 – 4 million school ...

Senegal: Nine army veterans who fought for France return

"Dear veterans, in welcoming you today, we are celebrating a repaired injustice because you can finally live at home with your families and continue to receive your full pensions. This is only justice." Macky Sall, Senegalese President

Sudan hospitals short of medicine and staff as fighting intensifies

In normal circumstances there are many teams, now the shift is longer, as only two doctors or one doctor covers one or two departments, sometimes three. Volunteers are helping as much as possible because Al-Now hospital in the only hospital still funct...

Helping young people find purpose through career guidance and sports (Inspire Africa)

On this episode, we bring you some stories in sports and education.

Algiers, Bamako recommit to 2015 Malian peace deal

Mali and its neighbour Algeria on Thursday (Apr. 27) said they wished to revive a 2015 peace deal between Bamako and rebels from northern Malian that is more fragile than ever and raises fears of renewed violence.

Kenya opposition leader rallies supporters in Nairobi ahead resumption of protests

Veteran Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga, led a cavalcade of cars through the streets of Nairobi on Friday, shortly after his return from a trip to Dubai.

Young Black Brazilian painter making waves on the art scene

The 22-year-old self-taught painter, Johny Alexandre Gomes, known as Jota, is making waves on the art scene with his works highly sought after by collectors both at home and abroad.