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Why schoolchildren are often abducted in Nigeria and who the usual kidnappers are/in /by
Nigeria suffered its second mass school abduction this week with authorities confirming an attack on a Catholic school in the conflict-battered northern region of the country on Friday.
How the G20 summit could benefit ordinary Africans/in /by
As world leaders gather for the G20 summit, the focus often stays on big pledges, long speeches and complicated communiqués.
People displaced from el-Fasher continue to arrive in Tawila, describe horrors of escape/in /by
Sudanese people who escaped violence in North Darfur capital el-Fasher have recalled the horrors they experienced fleeing the city.
Snowfall revives the Atlas Mountains, bringing hope to residents and farmers/in /by
The Atlas Mountains have transformed into a breathtaking winter landscape after recent heavy snowfall blanketed the peaks in a layer of fresh, pure white.
UN condemns kidnapping of Guinea singer Elie Kamano’s relatives/in /by
The United Nations has expressed grave concern over reports of the kidnapping of several relatives of Guinean artist and opposition figure, Elie Kamano.
UN joins Guinean artist and opposition figure in appealing for release of his kidnapped relatives/in /by
The United Nations has expressed grave concern over reports of the kidnapping of several relatives of Guinean artist and opposition figure, Elie Kamano.
UNICEF: More than 400 million children globally live in poverty/in /by
According to UNICEF, more than 400 million children globally live in poverty, missing out on at least two daily needs such as nutrition and sanitation.
How Japan’s food tech innovations target global food security challenges/in /by
From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers.
Afro-Brazilians in Rio celebrate their history and culture on Black Consciousness Day/in /by
There was dancing and celebration in the streets of Rio de Janeiro on Thursday as people came out to celebrate Black Consciousness Day. It’s a national holiday recognizing Afro-Brazilian history, resistance and contributions to the country.
Nigeria reels after fresh school kidnappings as armed men abduct children and staff/in /by
While no group has yet claimed responsibility, Nigeria has long battled kidnapping networks ranging from Boko Haram — responsible for the infamous Chibok schoolgirl abduction in 2014 — to heavily armed criminal gangs known locally as bandits.