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  Jim Yong Kim Chosen to Head the World Bank, Supporters of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala React

  Adanna Uwazurike

  Jim Yong Kim, physician and President of Darmouth college, was named the new head of the World Bank. His selection extends the U.S. hold on the top job at the 187-nation development agency. He will succeed...

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  UN Food Agency Calls for Aid for Drought-Stricken Sahel

  Adanna Uwazurike

  The United Nations food agency recently called for $69.8 million in additional funding to prevent a full-blown food and nutrition crisis from unfolding in Africa's Sahel region. In a news release, the...

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  Civilians in Nigeria Fear Suicide Bombs

  Adanna Uwazurike

  Witnesses said a suicide bomber drove his car into the prominent Church of Christ during morning prayers. The radical Islamist sect Boko Haram later said that it carried out the attack. The bombing sparked...

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  Mandela Returns from Hospital

  Adanna Uwazurike

  Due to a “longstanding” abdominal complaint, Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, was sent to the hospital this past weekend. However, Mandela, 93, was discharged from the hospital...

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  Clashes in Senegal Over Elections

  Adanna Uwazurike

  Clashes continues in the West African nation of Senegal between police and anti-government protesters. Dozens of people were injured when police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. One of those injured...

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  London Hosts Conference about Somalia’s Future

  Adanna Uwazurike

  Today, the UK is hosting a conference on Somalia in an effort to solve the nation’s issues. Senior representatives from over 40 governments and multi-lateral organizations will come together in London...

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