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[The Conversation Africa] In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global warming.

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[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on 3 October 2024 announcing the UK's agreement to transfer the Chagos archipelago, including the island of Diego Garcia, back to Mauritius. While the agreement recognises the sovereignty of Mauritius over the entire archipelago, it also permits the UK to exercise such sovereignty on behalf of Mauritius in Diego Garcia for the next 99 years. This development prompts critical questions. How did the UK gain control of the Chagos? Why did the UK

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In this episode of Algeria Tomorrow, we explore the bustling ports of Annaba, Djen Djen and Bejaïa, revealing their crucial role in boosting Algeria's maritime trade and economic growth.

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Local officials say falling debris from downed drones injured at least 2 people and damaged 10 buildings, including a medical facility.

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“Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

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In this episode of Algeria Tomorrow, we explore the bustling ports of Annaba, Djen Djen and Bejaïa, revealing their crucial role in boosting Algeria's maritime trade and economic growth.

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For the second year in a row, Earth will almost certainly be the hottest it's ever been. And for the first time, the planet tis year reached more than 1.5°C. (2.7 °F) of warming compared to the pre-industrial average, the European climate agency Copernicus said Thursday (Nov. 07).

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[ISS] Somalia's upcoming seat on the UN Security Council should allow it to shape international maritime security policies.

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"the people of the Western Region deserve better than these self-serving displays."

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[Mastercard Foundation] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Dereja, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS) and the Mastercard Foundation, will host the 5th National Career Expo on November 6 - 7, 2024, at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa. The event will connect over 30,000 skilled professionals to the job market.

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[allAfrica] Geneva -- Every day, many millions of children around the world experience violence in their homes and communities, schools, and conflict-affected areas. This reality is unacceptable. Every child has the right to live in a world where they are respected, protected and safe, and it is our responsibility to make this a reality.

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RSF Urges Sahel States to Sign Declaration Protecting Journalists’ Right to Information

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A segment of lunar meteorite, found in Mali in 2019, has featured at Christie's auction preview in Shanghai. According to art experts, it is worth between 2 and 3 million RMB ($279 200 - $379 200). Other items at the preview include manuscripts from Mozart and Einstein.

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Trump is the first person convicted of a felony to win the US presidency and the first former president to regain power since 1892.

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[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Police body count:

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Israeli attacks on hospitals and medical workers have led to a collapse of the Gaza's health system, according to the authorities. Israel also routinely blocks medical supplies from reaching the occupied strip or destroys those that manage to get in

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The statue is to honour development initiatives overseen by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

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[Huawei] Istanbul, Türkiye -- The Net5.5G Pioneer Award ceremony was successfully held at the Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit themed "Accelerating Net5.5G, Striding to Intelligence" during the 10th Global Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), co-hosted by the UN Broadband Commission, World Broadband Association (WBBA), and Huawei.

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Bad weather and poor roads can make getting life-saving drugs to remote parts of Kenya a challenge.

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[UN News] The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has called for "urgent international support" as the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reaches 123 million, with ongoing conflicts in Lebanon, Sudan and other areas driving further displacement.

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[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa/Geneva/New York/Oslo -- The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox has allocated an initial 899 000 vaccine doses for nine countries across the African region that are hit hard by the current mpox surge. In collaboration with affected countries and donors, this decision aims to ensure that the limited doses are used effectively and fairly, with the overall objective to control the outbreaks.