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C.Africa floods kill 13, leave over 1,000 homeless
At least 13 people died and more than 1,000 were left homeless after heavy rainfall triggered floods in the Central African Republic last week, the Red Cross told AFP on Monday. In 2019, at least 28,000 people were left homeless by mass flooding after exceptionally heavy and continuous rainfall caused the Ubangi river and its tributaries to burst their banks. fan/lad/dyg/imm/pvh
Pro-government militia in C.Africa behind possible war crimes: UN
The UN on Monday accused government forces in the Central African Republic of training militias and working with private military companies behind possible war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report concluded that the acts perpetrated in Boyo may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Protesters storm UN base in eastern DR Congo city
Protesters stormed a United Nations base in the eastern Congolese city of Goma on Monday, looting valuables and demanding the departure of peacekeepers from the region. Protesters also stormed a UN logistical base on the outskirts of the city, where a student was shot in the leg.
Seaweed onslaught disrupts S.Leone fishing and tourism
A mass of brown seaweed has for weeks choked the coastline of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, damaging fishing gear and disrupting tourism in a country otherwise known for its white-sand beaches.
Mozambique arrests father planning to sell albino children
A father who wanted to sell his three albino children for use in witchcraft rituals was arrested in Mozambique before being able to close the deal, police said on Monday. Their uncle was arrested alongside their father.
Saied supporters welcome vote on Tunisia constitution
Its detractors say Tunisia's draft constitution will give President Kais Saied unchecked powers, but for voter Baya, that's a welcome break from the country's old political elite. He has since tightened his grip on power and pushed to replace the North African country's 2014 constitution with a document that would lock in his virtually unchecked powers.
Somalia PM given 10 more days to form government
Somalia's parliament agreed on Monday to give Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre more time to form a government, a month after his appointment in the troubled Horn of Africa nation. "In order to form a... balanced government, it is necessary that I spend sufficient time in consultations with various politicians of the country and civil society," Barre said in a statement released on Monday.
Very tall lady in 'perfect' African wear busts dance moves; peeps react to video
A pretty lady in a stunning dress designed with African fabric has turned heads with her exciting traditional dance moves. Many netizens reacted to her video.
Senegalese pirogue race a day of friendly feuds -- and fun
Koutaye Niang has been racing in the Saint-Louis regatta for 20 years, but this year's competition, held Saturday in Senegal's historic second city, was the "best day" of his life.
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