The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty.
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Trucks set ablaze as militants block key Senegal-Mali trade route
Islamists fighters are trying to prevent deliveries of fuel and other essential supplies to landlocked Mali.
Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show
Footage shared on social media shows burning wreckage on the ground after the mid-air collision.
Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat
Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.
I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil’s President Lula tells BBC
In an exclusive interview, Brazil’s president says Trump is “not emperor of the world”.
Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area
The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.
Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger – reports
Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.
EU proposes curbs on trade with Israel over Gaza war
Despite the forceful language, the measures appear unlikely to pass and have been condemned by Israel.
AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather
An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.
Search for ancient Egyptian gold bracelet missing from Cairo museum
A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.