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Pro-palestinian demonstrators protest in Rio de Janeiro as G20 summit unfolds
Protesters took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro, where the G20 summit is taking place, calling for an end to the war in Gaza and for the Brazilian government to sever ties with Israel.
Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential poll
Garowe Online reports the Electoral Commission as saying Abdirahman Cirro won 64 per cent of the vote.
Ramaphosa calls for peaceful resolution to illegal miner standoff
He said described the situation as precarious but urged the police to respect the miners’ rights and not put their lives at risk.
Climate crisis takes centre stage at G20 summit in Brazil
On Tuesday, G20 leaders are expected to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy.
Tanzania building collapse: Rescue efforts continue as govt vows stern action
Rescue efforts at the site of a building collapse that killed at least 16 people in Tanzania’s commercial capital entered a third day on Monday.
Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Sudan
Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Monday calling for an immediate cease-fire in the war between Sudan's military and paramilitary forces and delivery of humanitarian aid to millions in desperate need.
Liberia seeks to address agricultural data needs and bridge the gaps
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing technical assistance to Liberia to address country’s data needs and bridging the data gaps – especially in locations where collecting statistical data is not easy, due to adverse weather events.
World leaders gather in Brazil for G20 summit amid global tensions
The summit comes at a challenging time, with ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the recent U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump
Detainees released in Burundi as part of effort to reduce overcrowding in prisons
Burundi has started to release certain prisoners as part of an attempt to reduce overcrowding in the country's 11 prisons. The nation's president said he viewed the move as an opportunity for those released to contribute to the country.
Hundreds dead, thousands infected in Sudan’s months-long cholera outbreak
A recent statistic from the Sudanese Ministry of Health on Nov. 15 revealed that the number of cholera cases has risen to 24,604, including 699 deaths, while the disease has spread to 11 of Sudan's 18 states.