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Burkina Faso: nearly 40 dead in 2 jihadist attacks
About 40 people, including army auxiliaries, were killed last weekend in western Burkina Faso, during two attacks by suspected jihadists, security and local sources told AFP on Tuesday.
Ancient medicines and apothecary artefacts on display at Vatican museum
Used by nuns at a historic Rome pharmacy, these artefacts are now being showcased in two rooms: the “Spezieria di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere” (Apothecary shop of St. Cecilia in Trastevere) and the “Sala Delle Ceramiche” (Ceramics Hall).
Many countries facing food security issues are also big tobacco growing economies – WHO warns
Since 2005, there has been a nearly 20% increase in tobacco farming land across Africa, according to World Health Organization. World No Tobacco Day takes place on May 31st, 2023. The theme this year is: "Grow Food, Not Tobacco."
DRC accuses Rwanda and M23 of planning attack on Goma
The Congolese army spokesman, General Sylvain Ekenge, affirms that movements of the Rwandan army and the M23 rebellion are underway in the province of North Kivu with a view, according to him, "to attack the city of Goma".
Adulterated alcohol kills seven people in Morocco
Seven people have died after consuming adulterated alcohol in Meknes, central Morocco, Moroccan news agency MAP reported on Tuesday, adding that police have arrested two suspects.
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov visits Burundi
In February, Burundi abstained from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution calling on Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukraine
13 lives lost from toxic porridge consumption in Namibia
The majority of the deceased were children who were reportedly in dire need of nourishment.
C.Africa president calls referendum on new constitution
Touadera's opponents have already accused him of seeking to extend his rule despite constitutional limits
Nigeria: Panicked motorists rush to stock up on fuel as subsidy ends
Tinubu announced the removal of the subsidy moments after his inauguration as president on Monday, signaling his administration’s plan to finally end an initiative that officials said cost the Nigerian government an estimated 18.39 billion naira ($39.8 million) daily in 2022
Injured Sudanese escape into Chad
The fighting between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force has displaced more than 1.3 million people, the U.N. migration agency said last week