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C.Africa floods kill 13, leave over 1,000 homeless
At least 13 people died and more than 1,000 were left homeless after heavy rainfall triggered floods in the Central African Republic last week, the Red Cross told AFP on Monday. In 2019, at least 28,000 people were left homeless by mass flooding after exceptionally heavy and continuous rainfall caused the Ubangi river and its tributaries to burst their banks. fan/lad/dyg/imm/pvh
Guatemala president visits Ukraine at Zelensky's request
Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei visited Ukraine on Monday at the invitation of his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to view the damage caused by Russia's invasion, the Central American country's government said. The invitation to visit Ukraine came in June during a telephone conversation between the two presidents.
Pro-government militia in C.Africa behind possible war crimes: UN
The UN on Monday accused government forces in the Central African Republic of training militias and working with private military companies behind possible war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report concluded that the acts perpetrated in Boyo may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Protesters storm UN base in eastern DR Congo city
Protesters stormed a United Nations base in the eastern Congolese city of Goma on Monday, looting valuables and demanding the departure of peacekeepers from the region. Protesters also stormed a UN logistical base on the outskirts of the city, where a student was shot in the leg.
Seaweed onslaught disrupts S.Leone fishing and tourism
A mass of brown seaweed has for weeks choked the coastline of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, damaging fishing gear and disrupting tourism in a country otherwise known for its white-sand beaches.
Mozambique arrests father planning to sell albino children
A father who wanted to sell his three albino children for use in witchcraft rituals was arrested in Mozambique before being able to close the deal, police said on Monday. Their uncle was arrested alongside their father.
Saied supporters welcome vote on Tunisia constitution
Its detractors say Tunisia's draft constitution will give President Kais Saied unchecked powers, but for voter Baya, that's a welcome break from the country's old political elite. He has since tightened his grip on power and pushed to replace the North African country's 2014 constitution with a document that would lock in his virtually unchecked powers.
Panama govt, protesters edge closer in talks to end road closures
The Panamanian government and protesters edged closer Monday to an agreement to end a weeks-long living cost revolt that has blocked roads, interrupted food supplies and damaged the economy.
Ukraine eyes first grain exports 'this week'
Ukraine said Monday it expects to export its first grain shipments under a UN-backed deal to lift Russia's blockade "this week", days after missile strikes by the Kremlin threw the accord into doubt.
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