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Halted Ukraine grain deal, funding shortages rattle UN food aid programs

A halted landmark grain deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to flow to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia is rattling the operations of the United Nations food agency, its deputy executive director said

The Independent UK

Niger's premier issues call from France for international help to roll back his country's coup

Niger’s prime minister, who has been stuck outside the country since last week’s coup, is appealing to the international community’s help in rolling back the military takeover, saying it was crucial for the defense of democracy in West Africa

The Independent UK

Kenya considers leading a force in Haiti: What you need to know

Support for foreign intervention in crisis-racked Haiti has grown, but civil society groups warn of past abuses.

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Afghan pilot wife’s tearful plea to Rishi to save her family

’At times I even think death at the hands of the Taliban would be better than going through this mental torture’

The Independent UK

As climate change leads to more and wetter storms, cholera cases are on the rise

As the planet warms thanks to climate change, tropical storms are becoming more frequent, more powerful, and wetter

The Independent UK

Frederick Douglass ‘amongst the people he loved’ as statue unveiled in Belfast

A statue of the former slave, turned writer and statesman, is now on display in Lombard Street in the city centre.

The Independent UK

Low turnout as CAR votes on third term for President Touadera

Low turnout has been reported as the Central African Republic voted in a referendum on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to seek a third term.

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Millets the only way to avoid food shortages: Khadar Valli

Khadar Valli is in Thiruvananthapuram to participate in a two-day State-level millet campaign organised by the Millet Mission Kerala. He emphasises on the need to shift towards millets as the yields of rice and wheat have dropped due to rising temperatures

The Hindu

Cameroon's anglophone conflict has lasted for six years: what citizens say about how to end it

The armed conflict in Cameroon between separatist groups and the military is in its sixth year. Armed groups are fighting for secession of the English-speaking north-west and south-west regions and establishment of the Republic of Ambazonia. The government rejected a Canadian peace initiative in January 2023.

The Conversation

France suspends development, budget aid to Niger following military coup

France has suspended all development aid and budgetary support to Niger following a military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum, the French foreign ministry said Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity

The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run the West African country

The Independent UK

Women of Gaza: How education is seen as a lifeline for many

Women in the Gaza Strip continue to face exclusion but one university scholarship scheme is providing a lifeline. Paddy Dowling reports

The Independent UK

Niger coup: US offers ‘unflagging’ support to ousted leader as sanctions threatened

UN, US and France all call for a return to order after Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani declares himself the new head of state

The Guardian - AU

UN says it's forced to cut food aid to millions globally because of a funding crisis

The United Nations says it has been forced to cut food, cash payments and assistance to millions of people in many countries because of “a crippling funding crisis” that has seen its donations plummet by about half as acute hunger is hitting record levels

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Niger adds to growing list of countries in the Sahel run by the military

Mutinuous soldiers in Niger have overthrown the nation's democratically elected government, adding it to a growing list of countries in West Africa's Sahel region where military regimes rule

The Independent UK

Niger coup: Abdourahamane Tchiani declares himself ruler – but France warns of sanctions

Emmanuel Macron says France won’t recognise leaders of ‘dangerous’ coup

Al Jazeera

US orders non-emergency personnel to leave violence-hit Haiti

Kidnapping and violent crimes are widespread, State Department says in latest travel advisory for Caribbean nation.

The Independent UK

Sudan conflict brings new atrocities to Darfur as militias kill, rape, burn homes in rampages

Sudan's Darfur region became synonymous with genocide and war crimes two decades ago

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The Independent UK

Niger president vows democracy ‘will prevail’ after army backs coup

Supporters of the coup ransack and set fire to headquarters of ruling party in the capital Niamey

The Conversation

South Africa is failing to live up to its constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report

The end of apartheid in 1994 and advent of constitutional democracy resulted in major societal changes in South Africa. The aim was to forge a “united and democratic” society. The new nation was to be based on justice and human rights.

The Guardian - UK

Niger soldiers announce coup and president’s removal on national TV

Military group declares ‘end to the regime’, citing ‘deteriorating security situation and bad governance’

Al Jazeera

‘Coup attempt’ in Niger: Here’s what we know so far

A quick look at the attempted coup against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held inside his palace.

Al Jazeera

With no end to the fighting, Sudanese find refuge at camps in Chad

The Sudanese state has turned on itself, leaving humanitarian workers to help civilians trying to survive.

France 24

More than 1,800 terror attacks recorded in West Africa thus far in 2023, ECOWAS says

West Africa recorded over 1,800 terrorist attacks in the first six months of the year resulting in nearly 4,600 deaths with dire humanitarian consequences, and a top regional official said Tuesday that’s just "a snippet of the horrendous impact of insecurity."

The Independent UK

IMF global economic outlook sees slight growth, but inflation still a drag

The International Monetary Fund is projecting that global economic growth will see a slight improvement compared to its previous projections but cautions that many challenges still cloud the horizon

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