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Sudan: 76% of Sudanese Refugee Children in Chad Out of School - UNHCR

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[Dabanga] Adré, Eastern Chad -- More than three-quarters of Sudanese refugee families in Chad say the their children have dropped out of school since fleeing the conflict. A new survey by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has found that 76 per cent of Sudanese refugee households surveyed in Chad reported that their children were no longer attending school because of the crisis. About 41 per cent of the families surveyed have children of school age, highlighting the scale of the disruption to education.

Sudan: Homes Burn Across Darfur As More 'Dry Season' Fires Flare

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[Dabanga] Darfur -- A series of fires has caused significant damage in several parts of Darfur, destroying dozens of homes and property in recent days, local emergency groups and residents said.

Central African Republic: French FM Says Bilateral Relations With Central African Republic Back On Track

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[RFI] Relations between France and the Central African Republic (CAR) have been restored, the French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said as he wrapped up a two-day visit to Bangui on Friday.

Africa: What Are the Consequences of War in the Middle East for African Countries?

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[RFI] As oil prices soared to more than $100 a barrel this week, what will the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East be for African countries? Which sectors are most at risk? RFI spoke to Guinea-Bissau economist Carlos Lopes, former executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and now a lecturer at the University of Cape Town.

East Africa: Under the Same Sky, Climate Change Brings Drought to Somalia and Floods to Kenya

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[RFI] For east African neighbours Kenya and Somalia, the effects of climate change are worlds apart, with one country suffering drought and the other deadly flooding.

'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia

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Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

Observers note low turnout in Congo-Brazzaville presidential polls

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The elections on Sunday are widely expected to ‌extend incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso's decades-long rule.

Investigation finds Israeli group behind Palestinian evacuation flights

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About 150 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg in November – one of at least three flights filled with Gazans to have arrived in Indonesia and South Africa since last May.

Central Africa: Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso Set to Extend Four-Decade Rule

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[RFI] Congo-Brazzaville holds elections Sunday in a vote expected to extend 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso's more than four decades in power in the oil-rich central African country. Observers say voter turnout could reach a record low.

Moroccan men give traditional thanks to women for holy month cooking

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Known as the “right of salt”, it’s an age-old tradition in the Maghreb showing gratitude for efforts made to prepare the daily meals.

Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding

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Uganda's military chief has said Bobi Wine is wanted "dead or alive", although some ministers have denied he is being sought.

More than 50 African migrants rescued from boat in central Mediterranean

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The operation on Friday evening was the second sea rescue of the day for Italian NGO Organisation Emergency.

African economic growth threatened as oil prices surge

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An expert says most African countries have fuel reserves for just 15 to 25 days, compared to the International Energy Agency standard of 90 days.

Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue

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Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

Congo-Brazzaville's president set to extend four-decade rule

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Three million people are registered to vote in Sunday's elections, but voter turnout is expected to be low.

Rwanda threatens to withdraw troops from Mozambique anti-jihadist operation

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Kigali says will pull out of the operation if sufficient funding for the mission is not assured.

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

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They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

President Boakai Declares J.J. Roberts’ 217th Birth Anniversary a National Holiday

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The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Sunday, March 15, 2026, as the 217th Memorial

Mauritius Explores Creole in Parliament as Speaker Meets President Herminie

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The Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, Hon. Mrs. Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra, paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Seychelles,

Chief Justice of Mauritius Pays Courtesy Call on President Herminie

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The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, received the Honourable Chief Justice of the Republic of Mauritius, Rehana Bibi Mungly-Gulbul,

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and World Bank Convene 18th West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) Coordination Committee Meeting to Advance Regional Identity Integration

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the World Bank as co-secretariat, convened the 18th meeting of the Coordination

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