Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's prime minister, making her the first woman to hold the position in the North African nation. In a statement, the Royal Palace said the King had tasked El Mansouri, who serves as Urban Planning Minister and Mayor of Marrakesh, with forming a new government. The announcement comes four days after the results of Morocco's parliamentary elections were announced. El Mansouri's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won 97 of the 395 seats in parliament.  Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst and Middle East and North Africa Researcher, Ibrahim Dean.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's prime minister, making her the first woman to hold the position in the North African nation. In a statement, the Royal Palace said the King had tasked El Mansouri, who serves as Urban Planning Minister and Mayor of Marrakesh, with forming a new government. The announcement comes four days after the results of Morocco's parliamentary elections were announced. El Mansouri's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won 97 of the 395 seats in parliament.&nbsp; Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst and Middle East and North Africa Researcher, Ibrahim Dean.

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Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri appointed as Morocco's first female prime minister

The humanitarian situation in Somalia remains dire, with millions experiencing significant hunger and malnutrition. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis estimates that about 5.4 million people will face crisis-level hunger or worse from October to December, including 1.5 million expected to face emergency-level hunger or worse. The Somali government and the United Nations have indicated that the situation may worsen, as heavy flooding linked to the expected El Niño weather pattern could disrupt lives and hinder access to essential services. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Marco Selva, Deputy Country Director at World Food Programme Somalia

The humanitarian situation in Somalia remains dire, with millions experiencing significant hunger and malnutrition. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis estimates that about 5.4 million people will face crisis-level hunger or worse from October to December, including 1.5 million expected to face emergency-level hunger or worse. The Somali government and the United Nations have indicated that the situation may worsen, as heavy flooding linked to the expected El Ni&ntilde;o weather pattern could disrupt lives and hinder access to essential services. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Marco Selva, Deputy Country Director at World Food Programme Somalia

Somalia humanitarian crisis remains dire

Across Africa, artificial intelligence and digital technologies are increasingly being used to tackle healthcare challenges, from limited access to medical specialists to the early detection and management of disease. Rwanda's capital, Kigali, is hosting the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit, bringing together health leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors from across the continent and beyond. The three-day summit is exploring how technology and innovation could shape the future of healthcare in Africa. From Kigali, Sylivanus Karemera reports.

Across Africa, artificial intelligence and digital technologies are increasingly being used to tackle healthcare challenges, from limited access to medical specialists to the early detection and management of disease. Rwanda's capital, Kigali, is hosting the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit, bringing together health leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors from across the continent and beyond. The three-day summit is exploring how technology and innovation could shape the future of healthcare in Africa. From Kigali, Sylivanus Karemera reports.

AI and digital technologies are increasingly being used to tackle healthcare challenges, from limited access to medical specialists to the early detection and management of disease 

The African Union has called on South Sudan's leaders to uphold the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity and release all people arbitrarily detained on political grounds. It has also urged an end to hostilities and agreement on a consensual electoral roadmap ahead of the country's first general elections. The call came during a virtual meeting of the C5 and IGAD member states on South Sudan. Despite concerns that elections under the current conditions could lack credibility and trigger further violence, leaders were urged to press ahead with the polls scheduled for 26 December. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Akol Miyen Kuol, a Political Analyst and Sudan & South Sudan expert.

The African Union has called on South Sudan's leaders to uphold the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity and release all people arbitrarily detained on political grounds. It has also urged an end to hostilities and agreement on a consensual electoral roadmap ahead of the country's first general elections. The call came during a virtual meeting of the C5 and IGAD member states on South Sudan. Despite concerns that elections under the current conditions could lack credibility and trigger further violence, leaders were urged to press ahead with the polls scheduled for 26 December. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Akol Miyen Kuol, a Political Analyst and Sudan &amp; South Sudan expert.

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