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Tears from an emotional Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour after USA veto of its membership application. He tells Council : 'we just want to be equal to all of you'.

Council President and Malta Ambassador Vanessa Frazier seen wiping a tear from her face.

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France has issued a statement following decision by govt of Burkina Faso to expel 3 French diplomats who it accuses of “subversive activities”.
Paris has rejected what it brands as “unfounded accusations” made by the Burkinabe authorities.

Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories

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Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come, says report reuters.com/world/africa/d…

US Govt has sanctioned Malawi’s former Solicitor-Gen Reyneck Matemba, former Public Procurement Agency Director John Suzi-Banda, former Malawi Police l Attorney Mwabi Kaluba, & former Inspector General of Police George Kainja, “due to their involvement in significant corruption”.

Military government in Burkina Faso has declared 3 French diplomats persona non grata.
According to this note addressed to the French embassy, the three have been requested to leave the territory of Burkina Faso within the next 48 hours.

This doesn’t surprise me- partly due to Nestle’s history.
But also- now I spend more time in Kenya I see brands roll out items here that they wld never put on the shelves in the UK (E.g-See Always pads issues that Kenyan women highlighted).
The dehumanisation knows no end.

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I want to die in Gaza. I'm not very interested in my life, but please don't let me see my three deaf sisters die in front of me. Please help us evacuate them from Gaza. There isn't much money left to evacuate them. Please donate and share the campaign.
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One year since the war in Sudan began- in my column for The Continent I ask- what will we tell the children of Sudan in the future?
Plus news from Senegal, Kenya & Keeping Up With The Coupdashions in Mali
(You’ll laugh, cry, & hopefully leave a little more informed)

A War for Sudan’s Identity: The Loss and Destruction of Culture and Heritage.

Millions of people fled their homes in Sudan-They left behind personal belongings, memories, photo albums, documents, certificates, and even documents proving land ownership.

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Them being outside of media houses that depend on government for ad revenue allows them a carte blanche to do proper reporting. Same thing for Ramah Nyang.

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Career?
Hobby?
An extreme sport which has you fighting for your emotional wellbeing? ☑️

'19-million children unable to attend school, almost 18-million facing food insecurity. One day Sudan’s children will ask where everyone was when their country was being battered by this war and they needed help. What will we say?' - Samira Sawlani

‘Pregnancy is not a disease’: why do so many women die giving birth in one of Africa’s richest countries? theguardian.com/global-develop…

Campaign period kicks off in Chad- interim President Mahamat Idris Déby held his first rally ahead of May election.
Deby- who came into office following the death of his father in 2021- told crowds that as a soldier he keeps his promises & would strengthen security in the country