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10 people killed in landslide in DRC in wake of flash floods

At least 10 people have died in the province of North Kivu of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to heavy rains, after 400 other people were killed in flash floods. The landslide occurred after Tuesday night heavy rains in the village of Miringati, Lubero territory, in North Kivu. Administrative head Edgar Kasombolene […]

Washington draws gloomy picture of human rights situation in Algeria

The US State Department has drawn a gloomy picture of the current situation of human rights in Algeria, denouncing all kinds of violations of public and civil liberties in the country.   The State Department’s country report on human rights released this week, underlines the many violations of the most basic rights in Algeria, ranging […]

Sierra Leone seeks IMF loan worth $253 million

Sierra Leone has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement worth about $253 million. The facility would support restoring stability through continued macroeconomic adjustment to address debt vulnerabilities, reduce inflation, and rebuild international reserves; bolster inclusive growth and poverty reduction through structural reforms and targeted social spending; and […]