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Africa off track on maternal mortality targets, UN warns on world health day 2025/in /by
Across the African region, an estimated 178,000 women die each year due to complications in pregnancy or childbirth.
Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria over Malian drone downing/in /by
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger accuse Algeria of shooting down the Malian armed forces drone about a week ago.
UN intensifies patrols at displacement camps amid rising violence in South Sudan/in /by
As many warn of another civil war in South Sudan, the UN intensifies patrols at displacement camps.
Zimbabwe president to suspend tariffs on imports from the United States/in /by
The announcement comes days after US President Donald Trump imposed an 18 per cent duty on Zimbabwean exports to his country.
Historic synagogue recognised as Moroccan state heritage site/in /by
The Kahal Synagogue in Asilah, built in 1824, was restored recently by the local Jewish community.
North Korea holds first Pyongyang marathon since the Covid-19 pandemic/in /by
Some 200 foreigners joined in the marathon which runs a loop through the capital.
France and Algeria resume diplomatic talks aimed at mending rift/in /by
Discussions follow months of fighting that have hurt Paris’ economic interests in its former colony and stalled vital security cooperation.
US to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders/in /by
The decision comes at a time when many in Africa fear that the country could return to the civil war.
DR Congo and M23 rebels to hold direct talks after months of fighting/in /by
The talks in Doha come as the African Union nominates Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as its new mediator.
Tens of thousands take part in anti-Trump demonstrations in United States/in /by
Organisers of the "Hands Off" rallies estimate that more than 250,000 people took part in demonstrations in all 50 US states, including the National Mall in the capital.