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Violence and Disasters Plague Africa: Education, Floods, and Kidnappings

1/24/2026

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In Sudan, half of children lack schooling due to civil war, amid prolonged closures.
In Mozambique, severe flooding has caused at least 13 deaths in two weeks.
The United States has halted permanent residency visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African nations.
In Nigeria, police confirmed the kidnapping of worshippers from three Kaduna churches.

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Story summary

In Sudan, half of children lack schooling due to civil war, amid prolonged closures.
In Mozambique, severe flooding has caused at least 13 deaths in two weeks.
The United States has halted permanent residency visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African nations.
In Nigeria, police confirmed the kidnapping of worshippers from three Kaduna churches.