• DR Congo in ‘world’s largest food crisis’

    DR Congo in ‘world’s largest food crisis’1

    Nearly 22 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing acute food insecurity, in a dramatic rise from last year, a UN agency has warned. “The number of people facing acute food insecurity at crisis or worse levels has dramatically increased – from 15.6 million in 2019 to 21.8 million,” the UN’s Food

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  • Biden to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days

    Biden to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days1

    US President-elect Joe Biden has said he will ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days in office to curtail the spread of coronavirus. He told CNN he believed there would be a “significant reduction” in Covid-19 cases if every American wore a face covering. Mr Biden also said he would order masks

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  • Nine killed, 180,000 affected in Somalia as tropical storm dissipates

    Nine killed, 180,000 affected in Somalia as tropical storm dissipates0

    At least nine people were killed and 180,000 others affected in Somalia by tropical cyclone Gati which has since dissipated with dry and hot conditions expected in the affected areas in the coming day, the UN said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said an estimated 7,500 livestock (camels, sheep, goats)

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  • Somalia recalls ambassador to Kenya over political interference

    Somalia recalls ambassador to Kenya over political interference0

    The Somali government recalled its ambassador to Kenya Mohamud Ahmed Nur Tarsan, citing political and economic meddling in an apparent diplomatic spat between the two neighboring countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has also ordered the Kenyan ambassador to Somalia Lucas Tumbo to return to Nairobi for consultations. Mohamed Ali Nur, permanent secretary

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  • Diego Maradona: Argentina legend dies aged 60

    Diego Maradona: Argentina legend dies aged 601

    The former Argentina attacking midfielder and manager suffered a heart attack at his Buenos Aires home. He had successful surgery on a brain blood clot earlier in November and was to be treated for alcohol dependency. Maradona was captain when Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, scoring the famous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England

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  • 5 Succumbs to death as Uganda registers 484 new cases of COVID-19

    5 Succumbs to death as Uganda registers 484 new cases of COVID-190

    The ministry of health Uganda has reported 484 new cases of COVID-19 from tests done on 24 November 2020. The cumulative confirmed cases are now 18,890. 5 COVID-19 deaths registered. The total COVID-19 deaths are now 191. Upto-date Uganda has a total of 8,832 recoveries Results of COVID-19 tests done on 24 November 2020 confirm 484

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