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Poisoned waters in Algeria, Police rescue 27 kidnapped in Kaduna | Five Things That Should Matter Today

These are the top stories from across Africa - #54DegreesAcrossAfrica. Poisoned waters in Algeria About 200 people in northwestern Algeria were hospitalised after they took a swim in seawater suspected to have been polluted at Tenes. Unsure it was the...

Economic struggles continue for Congo and Zimbabwe, Angelina Jolie visits Africa | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, here are the top five news stories that should not escape your attention. Congo's economic struggles continue as China agree to restructure debt Following the country's economic struggles and high debt profile, Congolese Finance Minister Rigobert Roger...

Elections begin in Ethiopia, South Africans thought they had found ‘diamonds’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

These are the top stories from across Africa: Ethiopia begins elections Polling stations opened for parliamentary elections in Ethiopia Monday, as Prime minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party is widely expected to cement its hold on power. The party that wins a...

Third wave of COVID-19 hits Africa; Tears, tributes as Kenneth Kaunda passes on | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

These are the top news stories across Africa. Africa mourns Kenneth Kaunda The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Mahamat, has mourned the death of the first President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda, describing him as one of Africa’s finest sons. Mahamat...

Ethiopian PM promises peaceful elections, US bans former Namibian Ministers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Africa, these are the top news stories that should not escape your attention. WHO requests 30 million doses from US for southern Africa The WHO has sent a letter to the White House, asking it to urgently send COVID-19 vaccines...

Sierra Leone reaches first AFCON finals in 25 years, South Africa rejects 2 million ‘contaminated’ vaccines | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

  Namibia imposes new coronavirus prevention restrictions as cases spike In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Namibian government has announced new restriction rules which will see public gatherings now limited to ten people and should last no more...

‘Diamond’ is discovered in South Africa, Uganda runs out of vaccine | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Here are the top news stories across the African continent that you should not miss. Diamond discovery frenzy grips South Africans The discovery of yet-to-be-identified stones, believed by locals to be diamond, has caused thousands of people throng the village of...

#EndPoliceBrutality protests erupt in Tunisia, US concerned about Ethiopia elections | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the top news stories that you shouldn't miss: #EndPoliceBrutality protests erupt in Tunisia Clashes have erupted in Tunis, the Tunisian capital, as hundreds of youths, on Saturday, June 12th,  came out to protest against police...

Entire cabinet of Central African Republic resigns, Water scarcity looms in Africa | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, here are the top stories that should not escape your attention. Ghana to plant 5 million trees On Friday, June 11, five million trees will be planted in an attempt to revamp the country's forests. All Ghanaians have...

Dangarembga wins PEN Pinter Prize, Ugandan riders ‘riding rough’ with HIV | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continental landscape, these are some of the top news that shouldn’t escape your attention. Uganda’s motorcycle riders threaten country’s fight against HIV because of risky sexual behaviour A study has revealed that Uganda's 1.4 million estimated population of...
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Zuma: Supporters demand release, Ethiopia: Abiy wins delayed election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

These are the top stories from across Africa: Zuma: Supporters demand release Supporters of former South African president Jacob Zuma, have led...
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