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Climate change displaces 43 million children in 6 years, UNICEF says
A new UNICEF report released Friday highlights the impacts of climate change on children, saying that 20,000 children were displaced every day between 2016 and 2021.
Nigeria’s president challenged over alleged diploma forgery
President Bola Tinubu forged a diploma from an American university that he presented to Nigeria's election commission before the February vote and should be removed from office, first runner-up Atiku Abubakar and his lawyer alleged in a briefing with reporters.
Nigeriens welcome a liquefied petroleum gas export ban amid a shortage
A statement by the government read that export of liquefied petroleum gas will only be possible in case of" a surplus", granting "a special authorization" is issued.
Pics of the day: October 5, 2023
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents head to ICC
Family members of jailed lawyers and politicians in Tunisia want the International Criminal Court to investigate claims of political persecution and human rights violations as an increasing number of President Kais Saied’s opponents are arrested and several in prison stage hunger strikes.
UN security council and AU peace and security meeting opens in Addis Ababa
Since Thursday in Addis Ababa, the peace and security bodies of the African Union and the UN have been discussing financing of peacekeeping operations carried out under the aegis of the pan-African organization on the continent.
DRC: Business leaders and politicians call for agricultural development
With its vast territory, agricultural production potential capable of feeding a quarter of the world's population, climatic diversity, freshwater reserves, hydroelectric potential and a regional market of 260 million consumers, the Democratic Republic of Congo enjoys major advantages.
Russia boycotts the 2024 Olympics in Paris (Russian Olympic Committee)
Speaking at a press conference Thursday, Pozdnyakov told reporters the Russian Olympic Committee did not receive an invitation to the Olympics, and therefore he can't see a single Russian Olympian at the Games yet
Navigating supply chains amid recent coups in Africa [Business Africa]
In a world where intricate supply chains power the global economy, political instability can spell far-reaching consequences.
Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis appears in court
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a self-described gangster who police and prosecutors say masterminded the shooting death of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996 made his first appearance Wednesday before a Nevada judge.