Tag: East Africa
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Sudan opposes regional bloc’s attempts for mediation
The government of Sudan has stopped taking part in peace talks led by a group called Igad from East Africa. It had been trying...
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East African troops withdraw from Democratic Republic of Congo over criticism
Soldiers from East African countries went to Congo to fight against M23 rebels one year ago. The Congolese government does not think they have...
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Somalia bombing: Country hit ahead of East Africa leaders’ meeting
While regional leaders are gathered in the city to discuss their coordinated offensive against the al-Shabab militant group, mortar shells have exploded in Mogadishu,...
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Minister: Kenya’s drought killed 205 elephants in 10 months
East Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years, and Kenyan wildlife is suffering as well.Drought killed 205 elephants and numerous other wildlife...
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Reports: Ten million East African children hit by malnutrition
A new report says more than 10 million children across East Africa are suffering from malnutrition, and more than 300,000 people are at risk...
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Ten million East African children hit by malnutrition – report
A new report says more than 10 million children across East Africa are suffering from malnutrition, and more than 300,000 people are at risk...
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East Africa hunger causing death ‘every 48 seconds’
Humanitarian organisations have warned that across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, one person is dying every 48 seconds from acute hunger linked to conflict, the...
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Borrowing goes through the roof as East Africa amasses $73b in external debt
Countries in the region have seen increased borrowing over the past decade, amassing $73.8 billion in external debt.The International Debt Statistics 2021 report by...
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UN warns of hunger and malnutrition in East Africa
The World Food Programme (WFP) has said serious hunger and malnutrition looms for millions of refugees across eastern Africa who depend on assistance from...
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Hunger ‘could double’ in East Africa because of virus
The United Nations food agency has warned that the number of people who risk going hungry in East Africa could double in the next...