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The Sudanese army has rejected a ceasefire call by the United Arab Emirates during the coming holy month of Ramadan.

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Last year, humanitarian projects in DR Congo received 70% of their funding from the US.

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Teachers and students are taking action at a time when public criticism of the government is becoming rarer.

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More than 390 million plastic straws are used every day in the United States, most for 30 minutes or less, according to advocacy group Turtle Island Restoration Network.

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Paramilitaries have been accused of burning a market and homes at a camp for displaced people.

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The data price hike is expected to have a ripple effect on small businesses and young entrepreneurs who rely heavily on affordable internet access.

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[New Times] Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Ndungirehe, held talks with Amb. Troy Fitrell, the Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, on February 12, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, the security situation in eastern DR Congo, and the outcomes of the extra-ordinary joint EAC-SADC Heads of State and Government meeting held in Tanzania, on February 8.

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[ISS] The challenge isn't just defending Africa's interests but managing a G20 in which one of its most powerful members is actively disengaged.

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In Valencia, with the help of volunteers and artificial intelligence, technicians are restoring thousands of photos damaged by last October's floods.

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The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Bruno Lemarquis, expressed significant concern on Tuesday regarding the U.S. administration's decision to suspend foreign aid.

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[Abahlali] Our movement condemns the reckless and racist actions of AfriForum in inciting the white right in the United States to act against South Africa. These actions have now resulted in a potentially highly damaging Executive Order against South Africa by Donald Trump.

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[Liberian Observer] The government of the United States, through its Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has announced the cancellation of a $17 million United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project aimed at offering tax policy advice to Liberia.

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[Liberian Observer] As President Trump signals U.S. interest in developing Africa's mining sector, the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Liberia Chamber of Mines have seized the moment to woo investor interest in the country's mining sector.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mumias East MP Peter Salasya was forced to apologize after being accused of live-streaming parliamentary proceedings on his TikTok account, violating standing orders.

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- President Julius Maada Bio has called on the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) to remain apolitical in their service to the country and its people.

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[Liberian Investigator] Sinoe County -- With the Liberian government's imminent plan to evict illegal miners from Sapo National Park, a frantic rush has gripped the park as miners scramble to extract as much gold as possible before their forced removal.

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Amid mounting public concerns over corruption and demands for investigations and prosecutions of accused officials, the 2024 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) Report has revealed that Liberia has made a slight but notable improvement in its anti-corruption efforts for the first time in seven years.

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[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, for an official visit. This visit is part of the implementation of the diplomatic cooperation agreement recently reached between the two countries.

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[Radio Dalsan] The Somali National Army (SNA) particularly the Gorgor Commandos and local forces, successfully carried out a meticulously planned 3-day operation targeting Al-Shabaab militants in the Tuulo Xaaji and Tuulo Cadad areas, located in the Xarar-dheere district of Mudug region.

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[Radio Dalsan] Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Amiir, hosted a prestigious dinner at the Mogadishu City Hall to honor creative artist Asad Hajiyow and a group of young individuals who are influential on social media platforms.*

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[Radio Dalsan] The State Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ali Mohamed Omar, presided over the final meeting of the Ministerial Committee on the reform of candidate selection for vacant positions at the African Union and other international organizations. The meeting was held today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.