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Fell asleep a princess, awoke a queen: Elizabeth in Kenya
Princess Elizabeth was deep in the Kenyan forest on the adventure of a lifetime, spotting wildlife from high up in the treetops, when her father died and she became queen. - 'Most wonderful experience' - In fact, the Duke of Edinburgh broke the news to Elizabeth after they had left Treetops but the story stuck and the hotel became the fabled locale where a princess became a queen.
All the queen's kingdoms: where did Elizabeth II reign?
Queen Elizabeth II's reign encompassed to a large degree Britain's declining global influence, from an empire that once bestrode the world to a middle-ranking economy. Where she remained queen, the role was largely ceremonial, and her duties were carried out by one of her governor generals -- a viceroy who effectively acts as head of state.
Malaria: New vaccine has potential to be world-changing – Oxford Scientists
Researchers at Oxford University say a new malaria vaccine has the potential to be world-changing. According to them, the jab can give up to 80% protection.
Nigeria Islamic court orders arrest of local celebrities
An Islamic court in northern Nigeria has ordered police to arrest and investigate 10 local celebrities for "immoral conduct" on social media that could influence youth, a judicial official told AFP Thursday. "The Upper Sharia court gave an order to the police commissioner to arrest the 10 suspects and carry out an investigation on the roles they played in displaying immoral conduct," Ibrahim said.
UN says aid halted to Ethiopia's Tigray after renewed clashes
Renewed clashes in northern Ethiopia have forced desperately needed aid deliveries to a halt in Tigray, the United Nations said, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis triggered by the nearly two-year war between pro-government forces and Tigrayan rebels.
Egypt vows to champion climate finance for Africa at COP27
When Egypt hosts a global climate summit in November, it will seek to represent Africa which shares little of the blame for global warming but suffers many of its worst impacts, its environment minister says.
Mauritanian ex-president released from custody pending trial
Mauritania's disgraced ex-president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been released from custody pending a trial on corruption charges, a judicial official said Thursday. He stepped down in 2019 after two terms, succeeded by a former general and long-time aide, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, in the first transition of power between elected leaders in Mauritania's history.
Tunisia food-makers starved for supplies amid crisis
Cash-strapped Tunisia is facing a dearth of imported foodstuffs from dairy products to coffee, forcing informal rationing at supermarkets and threatening some food and beverage companies. The upshot is that many supermarkets have started informally rationing foods, such as by limiting purchases of flour and coffee to one pack per customer.
CAF Confederation Cup: Five things to know
African debutants Future FC of Egypt and Royal AM of South Africa will be among 48 clubs challenging CAF Confederation Cup title-holders Renaissance Berkane of Morocco this season. Confederation Cup slots go to the clubs finishing third and fourth, but the CAF deadline for entries fell midway through the season so Future qualified as they were fourth at that stage.
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