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New York Fashion Week haute couture show for pets

Africanews  

Dogs and a cat dressed in haute couture by Anthony Rubio took to the catwalk at New York Fashion Week, with looks inspired by Marc Chagall and the Moulin Rouge.

UNFPA provides safe spaces for women in CAR

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UNFPA provides healthcare and GBV support to women and girls in the Central African Republic

Rebels attack DR Congo army ending lull in fighting

BBC News Africa  

After a quiet couple of days, residents in South Kivu woke up to heavy shelling.

Olaf Scholz vows response to Donald Trump's tariff plans

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed a response to U.S. president Donald Trump's tariff plans. Trump has pledged to impose 25% tax on foreign steel and aluminium in the hopes that the move will relieve local producers of fierce global competition.

Besigye launches hunger strike amid prolonged detention

Africanews  

Opposition leader Kizza Besigye has begun a hunger strike as his detention nears three months

Trump won't block immigration arrests in houses of worship

Africanews  

“We have immigrants, refugees, people who are documented and undocumented,” said the Most Rev. Sean Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.

Iraq recovers ancient artifacts from Japan and Switzerland

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Iraq's foreign minister declared the successful retrieval of various artifacts and textured paintings from Japan and Switzerland.

Merck Foundation Marks International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025 by providing Over 1000 Scholarships to Women Medical Graduates

AfricaDotcom  

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’

Illegal internet access at high security prison in Peru

Africanews  

Peruvian authorities have discovered two antennas near the Challapalca prison that allow prisoners to access the internet illegally.

Yasmina Ndella Bileoma Appointed Regional Director of Public Relations at Wave Mobile Money

AfricaDotcom  

Wave Mobile Money (www.Wave.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of Yasmina Ndella Bileoma as Regional Director of Public Relations. With over 15 years

Southern Africa: outhern Africa Set for Record Participation in Morocco

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[CAF] With just two TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations titles to its name, the Southern African region's continental ambitions will be at an all-time high when the much-anticipated continental showpiece takes centre stage in Morocco in a few months' time.

Military community discusses role of AI in conflicts across the world

Africanews  

The Artificial Intelligence summit in Paris prompted discussion on how new technologies impact conflict across the world, with the military community gathering to discuss the issue. The summit also sparked debate on the impact of AI on the environment.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Honored in Liberia for His Long-Term Military Prowess and Regional Statesmanship

AfricaDotcom  

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been awarded the “Distinguished Service Order” by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of the

Africa: 14 African Countries On Fatf 'Dirty Money' Watchlist in 2025

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[The Herald] Countries are often added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list due to deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks.

Nigeria: US May Halt Repatriation of 'Abacha Loot', Others, As Trump Ends Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative

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[This Day] Abuja -- The United States may stop the return of monies stolen by Nigerian leaders to the country, including the so-called 'Abacha Loot', with President Donald Trump directing the country's Department of Justice (DOJ) to disband teams working on such anti-corruption cases.

A men-led alliance is formed in Kuajok to tackle gender disparity following an United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hosted workshop

AfricaDotcom  

A diverse group of 60 participants, including 42 men, gathered in Kuajok, Warrap State, for a groundbreaking workshop on positive masculinity and gender

At least 55 civilians killed by militia fighters in northeastern Congo

Africanews  

Violence has surged across eastern Congo, where conflict has raged for decades. More than 120 armed groups are fighting in the region, most for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some are trying to protect their communities.

Corruption survey: worst scores in decade, South Sudan at bottom

Africanews  

Transparency International, which compiles the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, found that 47 countries out of the 180 it surveyed had their lowest score last year since it started using its current methodology for its global ranking in 2012.

Sierra Leone electrifies three-wheelers to counter rising fuel prices, air pollution and climate change

AfricaDotcom  

The Environmental Protection Agency of Sierra Leone (EPA-SL) has officially launched the country's first electric mobility strategy, and introduced electric

Ghana veteran Andre Ayew 'not ready to stop'

BBC News Africa  

Ghana forward Andre Ayew says focus is the key to his longevity and he is 'not ready to stop football' aged 35.

Suspected Somali pirates seize boat off Horn of Africa

Africanews  

The maritime security firm Ambrey said the attack saw the suspects steal three small boats equipped with 60-horsepower engines.

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