Rwanda receives $164.6M in financing from IMF
Fund advises country to maintain strong reform momentum to help bolster economic resilience to future climate shocks
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DRC launches significant offensive against M23 rebels
Intense fighting was reported between the Congolese army and M23 rebels in eastern DRC.
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Egypt again rejects Israel’s plans to push Gaza residents to Sinai
Egypt firmly rejects Israel’s plans to relocate Gaza residents to Sinai, Egypt’s Al-Qahera news channel reported, quoting a high-level source.
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Burundian Amani receives International Kindness Award
Burundian Amani wins International Kindness Award for her work with the hearing impaired
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Turkish coast guard rescues 44 irregular migrants
The teams rescued 25 irregular migrants, including 13 children, from a rubber boat pushed into Turkish territorial waters by Greek elements.
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Nigeria identifies 12 instances of Lassa fever within one week
The disease, transmitted through contact with rat excrement, can be transmitted from person to person and leads to fatal hemorrhagic fever.
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Nigeria’s central bank has raised interest rates again
The Central Bank of Nigeria hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa’s largest economy looks to recover from a historic currency crisis.
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Greece, Egypt foreign ministers meet in Athens
Greece and Egypt enjoy warm ties, and Shoukry was in the Greek capital to discuss a series of issues, including migration.
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South Africa’s power utility will postpone the closure of coal plants.
South Africa’s Eskom will extend the operation of certain coal-fired power plants, including Camden, Krootflei, and Hendrina, until 2030
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Here’s what to know about the foiled coup in DR Congo
Security forces thwarted a coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday.
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