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The U.S. has condemned Nigeria’s continuing ban of Twitter in the country, saying the action “has no place in a democracy.”“Freedom of expression and access to information both online and offline are foundational to prosperous and secure democratic soc...

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mahamat ANNADIF, concluded today a two-day visit to Cabo Verde.This visit is part of his familiarization tour with the auth...

Investigation of DF Malan High School allegations underwayI am deeply concerned by the allegations of discrimination against LGBTQI+ learners at DF Malan High School, which we were alerted to yesterday.Such behaviour has absolutely no place in our scho...

Drought Situation & EW Phase ClassificationBiophysical Indicators (Environmental indicators)• The month under recorded significantly minimal rains compared to the long term mean for the month.• The state of water sources on average ...

Drought Situation & EW Phase ClassificationBiophysical Indicators• The March-May rainfall had delayed onset and poor spatial and temporal distributions.• Vegetation greenness declined though still above normal and water was fair...

Drought Situation & EW Phase ClassificationBiophysical IndicatorsRainfall: In the month under review, rains intensified in most parts of the county. Moyale Sub-county received substantially above normal rains whereas North Horr, Laisami...

Drought Situation & EW Phase ClassificationBiophysical Indicators• The county experienced depressed seasonal rains with late onset and cessation.• The vegetation greenness was normal.• VCI forecast indicates normal to above normal vegetatio...

BANGUI/PARIS— France is fighting back over reports from the Central African Republic that its national has been engaged in terrorist activities.Prosecutors in the country have formally accused Juan Remy Quignolot espionage, conspiracy and harming state...