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Israeli tanks have fired on Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza’s Tel Al-Zaatar area, igniting fires

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[New Times] Scientists and conservationists are harnessing advanced DNA technology, known as environmental DNA (eDNA), to deepen understanding of the wildlife and ecosystems within Akagera National Park--without the need for direct animal observation or contact.

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[World Bank] The first experience, when travelling to Catanha Bandi, located about 35 km from the municipality of Chituto in Huila province, was roads drenched from the heavy rains that had swept through the region, setting a slow but steady pace for our journey to the village. As we got closer to the village, we heard rhythmic chants and melodies in the air. This music stood out against the poverty and hunger that had affected the community in recent years. Like many southern provinces of Angola, Catanha Bandi faced

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[HRW] Military Courts Long Used to Persecute Political Opponents

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[IPS] Champaign, Illinois -- When pioneering agronomist and father of the "Green Revolution" Norman Borlaug set out to breed a disease-resistant, high-yielding variety of wheat, he spent years laboriously planting and pollinating different specimens by hand. He manually catalogued every outcome until he landed on the variety that would transform farming and avert famine. The result was even greater than expected: it is estimated that he saved more than a billion people worldwide from starvation.

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[IPS] Lilongwe -- Women in fishing communities in Malawi's lakeshore districts of Nkhotakota and Mangochi are frequently targets of sexual exploitation for fish, a practice commonly known as 'sex for fish.' A recent report by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has unearthed disturbing accounts of women being coerced into transactional sex to access fish from male boat owners, exposing a widespread violation of their rights.

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[UN News] With more than 36,000 civilian deaths recorded in conflict zones in 2024 and sexual violence surging, senior UN officials warn that the international framework designed to protect civilians is collapsing.

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[UN News] The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday that it has been forced to cut food aid to unprecedented lows in Kenya's sprawling refugee camps, as a result of severe funding shortages.

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[Dabanga] Port Sudan / Addis Ababa -- The African Union's (AU) cautious endorsement of Dr Kamil El Tayeb Idris as Sudan's newly appointed civilian Prime Minister has been met with mixed reactions, drawing both applause and condemnation across Sudan's political and military spectrum.

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[The Conversation Africa] Vaccines have proved to be one of the most effective tools in fighting infectious diseases, but convincing people to get vaccinated can be tough. Especially young people.

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[The Conversation Africa] Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked.

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[The Conversation Africa] Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries - including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing - play a crucial role in developing these nations.

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The state department is imposing new sanctions on the country's government because of the findings.

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EU invests €40m in Douala - N’Djamena trade corridor as it moves from donor to investor in Africa while Nigeria Cracks Down on Facebook Over Tax Evasion, as Uganda and Other African Nations Target Revenue from Big Tech

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A deal to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands and lease back a key military base has been months in the making.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has been named to TIME Magazine’s inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy list, which honors the world’s most influential

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Russia is ramping up its diplomatic charm offensive in West Africa by delivering 709.5 tons of food aid to Burkina Faso and up to 20,000 tons of

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Despite a broader funding slump across Africa, Lagos-based startups defied the trend by raking in $252 million in 2024—a 42% surge from the previous

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Meta is at the center of mounting legal battles in Africa as Nigeria upholds a $220 million fine over alleged data privacy breaches and market

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Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been found alive in a coastal town south of Mombasa after being detained in Tanzania for over three days,

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Uganda has secured an $800 million deal with the Islamic Development Bank to fund key infrastructure projects aimed at boosting trade and