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In a major step towards protecting children against severe diarrhoea and pneumonia, the world's leading killers of children, an alliance of health groups has announced funding for ... Read more »
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An exiled opposition group has accused the government of failing to extend assistance to thousands of nationals affected by volcanic activity and famine in the Dankalia region. Read more »
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The exit of the militant group Al Shabaab has led to the first relief airlift in five years in the capital of Somalia, but the situation for women and children remains precarious, ... Read more »
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President Obama has approved an additional $105 million for urgent humanitarian relief efforts across the Horn of Africa, where the United Nations estimates that more than 12.4 ... Read more »
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The Ethiopian government has begun deploying its troops to monitor the troubled North - South Sudan frontier of Abyei region. Read more »
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An estimated 10 million people across East Africa are facing a severe food crisis following a prolonged drought in the region, the United Nations says. Read more »
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Super Eagles Captain Joseph Yobo rescued the team from defeat in Ethiopia with a late equaliser in a must-win Africa Nations Cup qualifier in Addis Ababa. Read more »
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The number of people requiring humanitarian assistance in the Horn of Africa could increase sharply in coming months due to below-average rainfall and high food and fuel prices, ... Read more »
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Optimism is growing that tension could ease between Egypt, Sudan and upstream countries over the construction of Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile. Read more »
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Nile Basin ministers in charge of water issues have noted that cooperation is critical in light of climate change and its impacts and uncertainty over available water resources. Read more »
