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Ethiopia: War rages amidst worsening humanitarian crises
Fighting has continued in northern Ethiopia between the government and Tigray forces, despite worsening humanitarian crisis.
Fighting between the government and Tigray forces has continued in northern Ethiopia despite worsening humanitarian crisis.
A tech company in Ivory Coast has invented the first locally made smartphone, and also helps people who cannot read or write.
Plus, on the Resident Presidents this week, Olushambles isn't too impressed with the news that a healthy life expectancy in Africa is rising.
Picture: Internally displaced women seat in the makeshift camp in Ethiopia. Credit: Getty Images.
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