Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths
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Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs.
Link to Article: Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs The article states that the World Bank has downgraded its 2026 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa, lowering expectations from 4.4% to 4.1%. This is due to the fallout from the Iran war, which began in late February and has disrupted global markets. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices,… Read more »
Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects.
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9y95kxyko The article states that Nigeria has begun prosecuting more than 500 suspects accused of involvement in terrorist activities, marking one of the largest terrorism trials in the country’s history. The mass trial opened at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where 227 suspects were arraigned before 10 judges under heavy security. The charges include aiding and… Read more »
Death toll in ‘surprise’ attack in South Sudan rises to 178, local official says
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mgkvy4wr8o This article discusses a deadly attack in Abiemnom county, Ruweng Administrative Area, South Sudan, where unidentified armed men killed at least 178 people during an assault. According to local information minister James Monyluak Mijok, the attackers were dozens of armed youths allegedly coming from neighboring Unity state and possibly linked to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army… Read more »
Massive’ numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d69z3p9g2o The article discusses an attack on the remote village of Ngoshe in Borno State, Nigeria, where Islamist militants killed a large number of civilians during the evening as residents were breaking their Ramadan fast. Nigerian senator Mohammed Ali Ndume stated that the exact death toll is still unknown due to the village’s remote location and reliance… Read more »
Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon
Link to Article: Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon Israel has been striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in response to the Iranian-backed Shia group launching rockets and drones at the Israeli city of Haifa. The launches have occurred to avenge the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ghana has called on the… Read more »