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He converted a van into a mobile medical clinic. Now, he’s bringing care to thousands in rural Ghana
World
August 11, 2023
He converted a van into a mobile medical clinic. Now, he’s bringing care to thousands in rural Ghana
Somerset, NJ CNN — Growing up in a small village in northern Ghana, Osei Boateng watched many of his family…
South Africa’s former President Zuma released an hour after being returned to prison
World
August 11, 2023
South Africa’s former President Zuma released an hour after being returned to prison
CNN — South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma was returned to prison on Friday to comply with a ruling that…
ECOWAS orders ‘immediate activation’ of standby force in Niger
World
August 11, 2023
ECOWAS orders ‘immediate activation’ of standby force in Niger
CNN — West African leaders on Thursday ramped up the rhetoric against Niger’s coup leaders, ordering the “activation” and the…
Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power
World
August 7, 2023
Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power
Niamey, Niger CNN — Niger’s armed forces have been bringing in reinforcements to the capital to prepare for a potential…
As critical deadline for Niger’s military coup expires, the country’s airspace closes due to ‘threat of intervention’
World
August 7, 2023
As critical deadline for Niger’s military coup expires, the country’s airspace closes due to ‘threat of intervention’
CNN — Niger’s airspace closed on Sunday, the day imposed as a deadline by a group of African countries for…
France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline
World
August 6, 2023
France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline
CNN — France said it backs efforts by members of an African regional bloc to thwart the coup in Niger,…
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
World
August 6, 2023
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
CNN — The leaders of a coup in Niger are digging in their heels as they face a looming deadline…
Niger’s ousted president warns of ‘devastating’ coup impact, growing Russian influence
World
August 4, 2023
Niger’s ousted president warns of ‘devastating’ coup impact, growing Russian influence
CNN — Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum said Thursday he is being held hostage by the country’s military as he warned…
Europeans evacuated from Niger as neighboring West African juntas warn against intervention
World
August 1, 2023
Europeans evacuated from Niger as neighboring West African juntas warn against intervention
CNN — France is preparing to evacuate its citizens from Niger after a presidential coup plunged the West African nation…
Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators
World
July 31, 2023
Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators
CNN — Although Nigeria has vast energy reserves, more than 92 million people in the country live without access to…