Senegal votes in presidential election after months of uncertainty
17 candidates on ballot; some 7.3M citizens eligible to vote
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300 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren have been released
A sigh of relief after nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren freed in Nigeria
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Senegal opposition has warned against any electoral fraud
After months of procrastination and uncertainty, the Senegalese are finally going to vote in the country’s presidential election.
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UN: Over 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water
As many as 2.2 billion people still live without access to safe drinking water and 3.5 billion lack access to decent sanitation, according to a new United Nations report
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Egyptian, Emirati presidents discuss situation in Gaza
President Sisi meets with visiting counterpart Al Nahyan in Cairo, according to Egyptian Presidency
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Egypt increases fuel prices following depreciation of currency
The Egyptian government raised fuel prices in a move that is bound to exacerbate inflationary pressures on an already struggling population.
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DR Congo’s conflict-driven hunger crisis
DR Congo’s conflict-driven hunger crisis worsens as violence in east surges.
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Sudan war: After escaping the war, refugees face hunger and diseases
The 11-month long war in Sudan continues to push thousands of men, women and children out of their homes
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Somali pirates resurface, raising concerns for global shipping
The situation has led to higher shipping costs, with additional war risk premiums and increased prices for private armed guards.
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Kenyan doctors’ nationwide strike enters second week
Strike has left thousands throughout Kenya stranded, in urgent need of critical health care
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