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Western France floods deepen after 35 days of rain
After 35 days of rain, France battles major floods, evacuations and power cuts while forecasters say rivers will keep rising despite drier weather ahead.
Ivory Coast considers cocoa price cut after Ghana
Ivory Coast could emulate Ghana by cutting the price paid to farmers for their cocoa beans, Reuters reported Thursday citing government sources
Former Prince Andrew arrested by British police after revelations in Epstein files
He has been detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his dealings with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Over a million children vaccinated against polio in southern Malawi
The four-day campaign comes following the detection of a new polio case in late January.
Conservationists help save the eyesight of a rhino in Zimbabwe
They used his favourite foods to coax him into the tight space and then took steps to desensitise him to humans, allowing rangers to administer eyedrops.
At least 15 children killed in Sudan drone strike: UN
A drone strike on a displacement camp in Sudan killed at least 15 children earlier this week, the United Nations reported late on Wednesday.
School in Kenya transforms learning for students with dyslexia
In the classroom everything is taught step by step with a multitude of props to help youngsters understand, whether the subject involves numbers or letters. Dyslexia affects around 10% of learners and represents a stumbling block to literacy
War devastates Sudan’s ancient acacia forest, threatening ecosystem
Nearly three years of conflict have reduced Sudan's historic Al-Sunut acacia forest south of Khartoum to barren fields of stumps, destroying a vital green shield against Nile floods and a haven for migratory birds from Europe.
Nigeria’s president signs amended Electoral Act into law despite push back
Critics are unhappy about the removal of a clause mandating the 'real-time' electronic transmission of election results.
Africa forges a trade future beyond AGOA [Business Africa]
With the global trade landscape rapidly shifting, AGOA's fitness for purpose has been questioned. While its imminent end is a blow for African exporters, it is a chance for governments to build a trade strategy that leverages the AfCFTA, embraces e-commerce, and reduces geopolitical risk