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Putin will discuss world food crisis with head of African Union - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss the growing world food crisis with the chairman of the African Union on Friday and give him an "exhaustive" explanation of what is really happening with Ukrainian grain, the Kremlin said.

Reuters

Tunisia's Saied sacks 57 judges accused of corruption

In tonight's edition: Tunisian President Kais Saied sacks 57 judges accused of corruption. He has also passed a new law strengthening his grip on the judiciary. Also, at least 10 African countries have major displacement crises. The Norwegian Refugee Council, an NGO, is sounding the alarm in its annual report.…

France 24

Ukrainians Hold Out as Russia Storms Eastern City on War’s 100th Day

Russian forces advanced deep into the ruined eastern factory city of Sievierodonetsk, but Ukrainian troops were still holding out on Friday as Russia's assault on its neighbour entered its 100th day. Ukraine's defense minister said his troops were already training in Europe to operate new, advanced missile systems pledged this…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Children among 800 people hiding below Sievierodonetsk factory

About 80% of eastern Ukrainian city in Russian hands as allies promise more missiles

The Guardian - UK

AU chair Macky Sall heads to Russia for talks with Putin over food security

The head of the African Union, Senegalese President Macky Sall, is scheduled to speak with President Vladimir Putin in the south-western Russian city of Sochi in a bid to offset Africa's impending food crisis due to the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Africa warns of food crisis due to Russian blockade of Ukraine’s ports

African Union chair calls on EU leaders to do all they can to release grain stocks amid ‘perfect storm’ for global supply chain

The Guardian - UK

War in Ukraine adds to food price hikes, hunger in Africa

Families across Africa are paying about 45% more for wheat flour as Russia's war in Ukraine blocks exports from the Black Sea

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African Union chair calls for dialogue over rising Congo-Rwanda tensions

Senegal President Macky Sall, who chairs the Africa Union organisation, on Sunday called for dialogue between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda as tensions escalate between the two countries over a resurgence of the M23 rebel group.

Reuters

Senegal’s president calls for three days of mourning after 11 babies die in fire

The fire was blamed on an electrical short circuit

The Independent UK

11 babies die in a fire at a Senegalese hospital

The deadly fire comes a year after four other newborns died in a hospital fire in Senegal, a nation known for having some of the best hospitals in the region.

WEKU

Senegal health minister sacked after babies die in hospital fire

Senegal President Macky Sall on Thursday sacked his health minister, Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr, a government decree showed, after 11 babies were killed by a fire in a hospital neonatal ward.

Reuters

President: 11 babies killed in fire at Senegalese hospital

Senegal's president says 11 newborns have died in a fire that broke out in the neonatal unit of a hospital

The Independent UK

Senegal hospital fire: 11 newborn babies die in Tivaouane

Blaze in neonatal unit of Mame Abdou Aziz Sy Dabakh hospital triggered by short circuit, health minister says.

Al Jazeera

S Africa’s Ramaphosa: Russia sanctions hurting ‘bystander’ states

Africa, still facing lingering pandemic economic blues, has been hit hard by rising costs linked to invasion of Ukraine.

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African Union chief announces impending visit to Moscow, Kyiv

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has met with a divided response among African countries.

France 24

Ukraine says investigating some 13,000 alleged Russian war crimes

Ukraine is probing about 13,000 cases of alleged Russian war crimes, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said Monday. Some 20 countries including Italy, Greece and Denmark announced new security assistance packages for Kyiv during a virtual meeting with allies, according to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. Read our live blog to…

Reuters

Senegal president says he will visit Moscow and Kyiv in coming weeks

Senegalese President Macky Sall said he would visit Moscow and Kyiv in the coming weeks in his capacity as chairman of the African Union, which he said wanted to see de-escalation in Ukraine and peace through dialogue between the two sides.

Radio France Internationale

Ethics chiefs urge PSG's Gueye to explain absence from anti-homophobia campaign

French football watchdogs have called on Päris Saint-Germain midfieder Idrissa Gueye to say why he was missing from his side's Ligue 1 match at Montpellier during which the players were required to wear a rainbow jersey in support of the LGBTQI+ movement.

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Saudi Arabia, Senegal Stress Need to Bolster Joint Work

Saudi Arabia and Senegal stressed their determination to bolster cooperation in all political issues in an effort to come up with joint stances that safeguard their security and stability. The Kingdom and Senegal issued a statement on Tuesday capping Senegalese President Macky Sall's visit to Saudi Arabia last month. The…

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Guterres in Senegal: ‘Triple Crisis’ in Africa Aggravated by War in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is aggravating a “triple food, energy and financial crisis,” across Africa, according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Radio France Internationale

UN chief Guterres urges West African juntas to return to civilian rule

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged the military juntas in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali to hand power back to civilian rule as soon as possible. He also reminded the world to deliver on "climate emergency" promises.

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UN Chief Urges Swift Return to Civilian Rule in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Sunday for the military juntas in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali to hand power back to civilians as soon as possible and reminded the world to deliver on "climate emergency" promises. Speaking after meeting Senegalese President Macky Sall in Dakar, he said they had agreed…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Senegal's President in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks with President of Senegal Macky Sall in Jeddah on Friday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to develop them. They also tackled bilateral cooperation and issues of…

The Conversation

Comment le Sénégal a décolonisé sa diplomatie – à commencer par Kennedy et Senghor

Dans sa lutte pour se libérer de la France, le peuple sénégalais a parfaitement compris qu’obtenir son indépendance ne suffirait pas. La véritable victoire serait d’obtenir une indépendance durable.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy requests address with Africa Union

Kyiv could be seeking to court African countries, which have mostly stayed neutral or muted in condemnation of Russia.

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