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Devastating drought sparks widespread starvation in Somalia l ABCNL

ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports from Somalia as the nation stands on the brink of famine with drought caused by climate change leaving millions starving….

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US secretary of state arrives in Africa amid international tensions

Antony Blinken is expected to play the role of mediator between Congo, Rwanda and Uganda on border violence. #abcnews #antonyblinken #Africa source

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Rare pink diamond is largest such gemstone found in 300 years l ABC News

A 170-carat pink diamond has been discovered in Angola and is claimed to be the largest such gemstone found in 300 years. #ABCNews #Diamond #Angola…

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Rhino relocation effort seeks to save threatened species l ABCNL

ABC News’ Lama Hasan reports on a unique program by the Peace Parks Foundation in southern Africa relocating rhinos to a sanctuary in Mozambique to…

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Mystery remains after 21 teens found dead at South African nightclub l ABC News

The causes of death have not yet been released, according to authorities. #ABCNews #SouthAfrica source

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Award-winning chef talks about ‘dream’ new cookbook l ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Kwame Onwuachi about his cookbook, “My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef” and how the diverse dishes of…

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At least 22 found dead in South African tavern

The dead were between 18 and 20 years old, according to the South African Police Service. source

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The symptoms, treatment for monkeypox l ABC News

The extremely rare disease is slowly making its way around the world; here’s what to look out for. #ABCNews #Monkeypox #Symptoms #Outbreak source

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Global climate crisis brings famine to Africa | WNT

Nonprofit group Save the Children reports that nearly 15 million people across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia are already on the verge of starvation, half of…

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Baby rhinos give hope to saving endangered species | Nightline

As conservationists race to protect endangered rhinos, a group in South Africa has found hope through miracle baby calves born in the world’s largest private…

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Orphaned rhinos in South Africa under threat

Over the past decade, rhino numbers have decreased dramatically in South Africa due to poaching. Some nature conservatories are on a mission to save the…

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Prince Harry, South Africa flooding and Ukraine: World in Photos, April 19

A look at the top photos from around the globe. source

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Floods kill more than 400 in South Africa I GMA

The desperate search for survivors continues nearly a week after historic rains in South Africa’s Durban and KwaZulu-Natal province left at least 443 people dead…

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Hundreds dead after South Africa floods

Rescuers are searching for bodies after deadly floods and mudslides hit South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, killing at least 448 people. #ABCNews #SouthAfrica #KwaZuluNatal source

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South Africa floods leave hundreds dead, dozens missing | ABCNL

ABC News’ Maggi Rulli reports on the damage and destruction after two weeks of historic rain in South Africa that has left hundreds dead and…

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Catastrophic flooding in South Africa kills nearly 450 l WNT

The South African National Defense Force deployed 10,000 troops to lead the massive recovery effort in the area surrounding the city of Durban. Some 40,000…

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2 women help minorities leave Ukraine

Over 2 million people have fled Ukraine, but there are reports of minorities having a harder time leaving as the war intensifies. #ABCNews #Ukraine #Russia…

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WATCH: African Elephant Charging Supply Truck, Crushing Front End

Dashcam video from Hoedspruit, South Africa, shows a protective elephant smashing the truck backwards, away from the herd. A second camera caught the driver’s shocked…

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At least 20 people killed in Madagascar by tropical cyclone Batsirai

The storm has displaced nearly 70,000 people, according to officials. #ABCNews #Madagascar #TropicalCycloneBatsirai source

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A moment of silence, Magh Mela and the Africa Cup: World in Photos, Feb. 8

A look at the top photos from around the globe. source

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