At least 24 migrants have died and 20 others are missing after a boat they were travelling in capsized off the coast of Djibouti.

In a statement the International Organization for Migration or IOM says the migrants were among 77 people crossing the Red Sea from Yemen to Ethiopia.

Rescuers managed to save more than 20 of them but the rest remain missing. For more on this Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Tanja Pacifico - IOM Chief of Mission in Djibouti...

At least 24 migrants have died and 20 others are missing after a boat they were travelling in capsized off the coast of Djibouti.
In a statement the International Organization for Migration or IOM says the migrants were among 77 people crossing the Red Sea from Yemen to Ethiopia.
Rescuers managed to save more than 20 of them but the rest remain missing. For more on this Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Tanja Pacifico - IOM Chief of Mission in Djibouti...

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Migrants have died  after a boat they were travelling in capsized off the coast of Djibouti

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats with Nhlanhla Mahlangu.

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats with Nhlanhla Mahlangu.

Arty Beat

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold the 15th annual Islamic Summit Conference on May 4 to 5 in the Gambian capital, Banjul. The Summit which was postponed twice, will be held under the theme:

"Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development. Leaders of OIC member states are expected to discuss political issues of the Islamic world, most notably the Palestinian cause, economic, humanitarian, social and cultural issues.

For more on this gathering, Peter Ndoro Channel Africa reporter there Amadou Barry..

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold the 15th annual Islamic Summit Conference on May 4 to 5 in the Gambian capital, Banjul. The Summit which was postponed twice, will be held under the theme:
"Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development. Leaders of OIC member states are expected to discuss political issues of the Islamic world, most notably the Palestinian cause, economic, humanitarian, social and cultural issues.
For more on this gathering, Peter Ndoro Channel Africa reporter there Amadou Barry..

15th annual Islamic Summit Conference

TIME Magazine has recognized South African born Professor Tulio de Oliveira in its inaugural 2024 TIME100 Health list, a new annual compilation that celebrates 100 individuals who have had the most impact on global health this year.

This recognition, determined by TIME's international network of editors, thought leaders, and previous honourees, marks De Oliveira's second appearance in TIME's influential rankings, following his previous inclusion in the 2022 TIME100 list of the world's most influential people.  

For more on this Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Professor De Oliveira....

TIME Magazine has recognized South African born Professor Tulio de Oliveira in its inaugural 2024 TIME100 Health list, a new annual compilation that celebrates 100 individuals who have had the most impact on global health this year.
This recognition, determined by TIME's international network of editors, thought leaders, and previous honourees, marks De Oliveira's second appearance in TIME's influential rankings, following his previous inclusion in the 2022 TIME100 list of the world's most influential people.  
For more on this Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Professor De Oliveira....

Migrants have died after a boat they were travelling in capsized off the coast of Djibouti

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