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Countries on Tuesday pledged more than $610 million to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid and a dire food crisis is deepening.The United Nations held a donor conference at their European headquarters to raise funds for aid towards Ethiopia's economic, climate, food and malnutrition crisis.

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Originating in the 1960s, matatus were initially basic minibusses used for public transportation. However, over the decades, they have evolved into flamboyant symbols of urban culture, adorned with elaborate graffiti, flashy lights, and booming sound systems. Each matatu is a unique work of art, reflecting the personality and style of its owner, driver, and crew.

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The doctor strike in Kenya has started its second week, with hundreds of Kenyan doctors protesting in the streets. They are carrying placards and chanting against the Kenyan government, saying that it has failed to implement promises, including a collective bargain agreement signed in 2017 after a 100-day strike. The strike was initiated by Kenyan medical practitioners, pharmacists, and dentists (KMPDU), where the doctors’s demand better pay and working conditions.

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