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New Country Policy and Institutional Assessment Report for Africa Points to Areas of Improvement Amid Challenges

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WASHINGTON, September 12, 2023 — Despite new international challenges, poor harvests, and the price shocks of 2022, many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa saw improvements in their social inclusion policies and their structural policies—both of which are reflected in the latest Country Policy...

London mayor election: Sadiq Khan wins third term as London mayor

Sadiq Khan was first elected as Mayor of London in 2016. John Phillips/Stringer
By: BBC Labour's Sadiq Khan has won a landmark third successive term as mayor of London. Mr Khan, who was first elected in May 2016, beat his Conservative rival Susan Hall by more...

‘Safer than ever before’: Leaders celebrate centenary of Republic of Türkiye

AA President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Ankara. / Photo: AA
By: TRT WORLD Turkish President Erdogan reaffirms his commitment to advancing Türkiye into a promising second century while expressing unwavering confidence in the nation's safety and competence under his leadership.

Libya floods:Toll from devastating floods in Libyan city passes 5,100 dead, authorities struggle to get in aid

A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12., 2023. (AP Photo/Jamal Alkomaty)
BY: AP DERNA, Libya (AP) — Search teams combed streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea for bodies in a devastated eastern Libyan city on Wednesday, where authorities said massive flooding had killed at least 5,100 people, with the toll...

Ugandan Paralympic sets personal best record

Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images Husnah Kukundakwe is the youngest Paralympian this year
By: BBC AFRICA The youngest competitor at the Paralympic Games, 14-year-old Ugandan swimmer Husnah Kukundakwe, has set a personal best record. She said she hoped her success would help change attitudes towards people with disabilities in her home country. Kukundakwe failed to make the 100-metre breaststroke final...

Türkiye commemorates July 15 coup attempt, remembers victims

Family, friends mark July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day as they visit graves of soldiers who lost their lives in action in Mersin, Türkiye, July 15, 2023. (AA Photo)
BY ANADOLU AGENCY Türkiye on Saturday commemorated the victims of the July 15, 2016 defeated coup attempt by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ), which left at least 252 dead and over 2,700 injured.

Dozens of Ethiopians die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

Mohamud Bulhan/BBC The boat was carrying 77 people when it capsized just off the coast of Djibouti
By Mohamud Bulhan in Godoria & Natasha Booty in London, BBC News At least 33 Ethiopian migrants - including an eight-year-old boy - have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, officials have told...

Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

A worshipper performs Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tehran, Iran. [Vahid Salemi/AP Photo]
By: ALJAZEERA Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats.

Türkiye declares 3-day national mourning for Gaza attack victims: President Erdogan

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By: ANADOLU AGENCY Türkiye has declared three days of national mourning in honor of those Palestinians who died in recent attacks on Gaza, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday. A national mourning period...

Türkiye calls on Israelis, Palestinians to act with restraint

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges parties to stay away from impulsive steps that will escalate tensions
By:AA Türkiye calls on Israelis and Palestinians to act with restraint in light of the events that took place in Israel, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. “We call on the parties...