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8 killed in Cyclone Freddy’s path through Madagascar
The Malagasy government said more than 40,000 people have been affected and more than 14,000 displaced since the cyclone returned to hit the island after following an unusual path.
Ghana’s Army owns up to brutality, issues apology
Soldiers unleashed mayhem on some residents of Ashaiman on Tuesday with helicopters flying over the area because a young military officer, Trooper Imoro Sherrif, was allegedly stabbed in the town on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Kenya to expand use of world’s first malaria vaccine
Almost 400,000 Kenyan children have received the new malaria vaccine as the Ministry of Health announced Monday (Mar. 6) it will expand its use in the country.
Benin’s leader meets with French counterpart in Paris
Beninese president Patrice Talon was welcomed Tuesday (Mar. 7) by his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. According to the Elysee palace, both leaders met for working lunch.
Egypt: At least four dead, 20 hurt in a train accident
Four people were killed and several others injured Tuesday (Mar. 7) in a train accident north of Cairo, Egyptian authorities announced after the country's latest rail tragedy.
‘Creed III’ breaks box office records
Playing in 4,007 locations in North America, “Creed III” earned an estimated $58 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Going into the weekend, analysts expected the film to open in the $30 million range
Fire guts brewery in Central African Republic
A government spokesperson said the fire at French brewer Castel was an act of arson and that an investigation had been launched
Entrepreneurs in Nairobi find a way to tackle electronic waste
Kenya struggles with 51,000 metric tonnes of electronic waste each year and only 17 percent of it is recycled
Libyan army conducts drill in western town of Tarhuna
The drill is believed to be part of its usual training aimed at ensuring security and preparing for combat.
Global leaders discuss staggeringly wide digital divide between nations
“Digital connectivity is no longer an option for LDCs but a lifeline. It can play a critical role in creating new opportunities. It can help us LDCs unlock our respective potentials to maintain sustainable development". Zambia Technology and Science minister Felix Mutati