Jubilant Ivory Coast fans take to streets to celebrate Africa Cup of Nations win
Some waved Morocco flags to thank the Atlas Lions for keeping the Ivory Coast in the competitionSourced from Africanews
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Nigeria mourns as authorities investigate helicopter crash that killed a major bank CEO
Nigerian leaders Sunday mourned the death of the CEO of one of the country’s largest banks after he and five others were killed Friday in a helicopter crash in Southern California’s Mojave Desert.Sourced from Africanews
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Africa Cup soccer spectacle ends after a month of thrills and upsets
Many are calling it the best-ever Africa Cup of Nations. The 34th edition of the biennial soccer tournament served up more goals, plenty of late drama, and surprising twists and turns as underdogs had their day.Sourced from Africanews
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First Person: ‘My eggs are too expensive to eat’ (and that’s a good thing)
Small-scale chicken farmers in the south of Madagascar are hatching a plan to boost their incomes and improve the stock of local poultry breeds, thanks to support from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). UN Africa News
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Sudan war leaves 700,000 children facing life-threatening malnutrition
A staggering 700,000 children in Sudan face the worst and most life-threatening form of hunger after 300 days of war, UN humanitarians warned on Friday. Source UN News
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Haiti: Human rights deteriorating as gang violence spreads
The already dire human rights situation in Haiti has deteriorated even further amid unrelenting and expanding gang violence, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Friday. Source UN News
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Mongolian dzud: Extreme weather puts 90% of country at ‘high risk’
The ongoing “white and iron” dzud in Mongolia has reached a “critical” level, with over 90 per cent of the country facing high levels of risk from the unique weather phenomenon, UN agencies have reported. Source UN News
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US calls for investigation into alleged civilian killings in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
The U.S. is calling for an investigation into an alleged massacre of civilians in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where a local rights group says more than 80 people were killed last week following clashes between soldiers and armed groups. Sourced from Africanews
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Malawi lifts visa restrictions for 79 countries
The decision aims to enable easier access for visitors, including those from the UK, China, Russia, Germany, Australia, Canada, and others with a broad objective of improving tourism in the country.Sourced from Africanews
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Africa Cup third-place playoff match is unnecessary for proud South Africa coach Hugo Broos
“If you ask my advice, this game should not be played,” Sourced from Africanews
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