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WHO Chief Expresses Grief Over Tigray Crisis

World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed his personal sorrow over the ongoing crisis in Tigray, northern Ethiopia. ”I have many relatives there. I want to send them money, they're starving," Ghebreyesus said during a press conference in Geneva on Thursday.

WHO Chief Calls for Tigray Calm

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus voiced his personal pain Thursday over the situation in Ethiopia's Tigray region, lamenting that he could not reach or help his relatives who were suffering and starving.

Angolans React to Predicted Election Results

After yesterday's elections, Angolans in Luanda's streets expressed optimism that the "real" results would soon be known. They say that young people turned out in significant numbers to cast their ballots and choose leaders who will be qualified to guide the next generation of Angolans.

"Addis, Tigray: Restraint!" - World

The international community appealed for restraint on Thursday after fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia between government forces and Tigray rebels, breaking a truce and casting a shadow over hopes for peace.

Grain Prices Ease, But Fertilizer Short

Grain prices have dropped sharply from the record highs they reached following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but another menace to global food security remains: a shortage of fertilizer.

Macron Starts Algeria Visit

U.S. GDP Slip Less Than Initially Reported

The American economy contracted in the April-June quarter but not as much as initially reported, as revised data showed stronger US exports and spending, according to government data released Thursday.

Uganda's Tumwiine Dead

A Ugandan general who justified the use of deadly fire against opposition protesters in the run-up to last year's elections that extended veteran President Yoweri Museveni's rule died on Thursday.

Tigray Ignites - Again

Fresh fighting between Ethiopian forces and Tigrayan rebels has broken a five-month truce that had paved the way for the resumption of humanitarian aid and tentative peace efforts.

Malians Flee to Mauritania

Thousands of Malians this year have fled to the safety of Mbera refugee camp just across the border in Mauritania.

Saudis Cash In on World Cup Competition

Saudi Arabia will offer multiple-entry visas to fans at the Qatar World Cup, officials said on Thursday, as neighboring Gulf countries look to reap benefits from the competition.

"Stop Attacking, Russia!" - Bachelet

In a departing plea to President Vladimir Putin, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Thursday urged him to stop Russia's attack on Ukraine and its "unimaginably terrifying" impact on civilians.

Polls Closed, Counting Starts in Angola's Elections

The polls in Angola’s election have closed and counting has begun in what is widely regarded as the most competitive election in the nation's democratic history, with incumbent President Joao Lourenco running against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.

Vote Counting Underway in Angola

Ballot counting began in Angola Wednesday after polls closed in what was widely seen as the country's most competitive vote, with incumbent President Joao Lourenco facing opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.

Fleeing Chad's Floods

Torrential rains have caused 340,000 people to lose property or flee their homes in Chad in almost two months since late June, the United Nations said Wednesday.

Thousands of Tunisian Youths Reach EU

More than 2,000 Tunisian youngsters this year have made the perilous Mediterranean crossing from the North African country to Italy to seek a better life, a rights group said Wednesday.

U.S. Marks Ukraine's Independence Day With More Weapons

UPDATED: US President Joe Biden announced nearly $3 billion in military aid to Kyiv on Wednesday as Ukraine marked its independence day six months after Russia invaded the country.

dos Santos Burial Sunday

Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who died in Spain last month, will be buried in his native country on Sunday, which would have been his 80th birthday, Luanda has announced.

Nigeria Nuns Freed

Nigerian gunmen have released four Catholic nuns abducted early this week in southeast Nigeria's Imo state, police said Wednesday.

South Africa Inflation Steep

Inflation in South Africa accelerated to its highest level in 13 years in July, pushed mainly by surging prices for food, transport and electricity, official data showed on Wednesday.