Africa: All of Africa Today - April 29, 2026

Author: Melody ChirondaPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: Sudan

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Africa: All of Africa Today - April 29, 2026

UNICEF has warned of a new humanitarian crisis for children in Darfur, with millions displaced and limited access to education and healthcare. The agency's report highlights that violence has devastated communities, leading to severe malnutrition and violations of children's rights. Meanwhile, Nigeria's House of Representatives approved an external loan of $516.3 million to build a section of the Sokoto-Badagry highway, amid rising concerns over the country's debt.

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