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[UN News] From makeshift furniture in Gaza to metro classrooms in Ukraine and solar-powered tablets in Sudan, the UN is working to bring education to millions of crisis-affected children.

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[Dabanga] Khartoum / El Geneina -- Sudan's childhood immunisation rate has dropped to just 48 per cent, the lowest in more than 40 years, down from 94 per cent in 2022, according to the World Health Organisation and UN Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) officials on Wednesday. The collapse has left nearly 880,000 infants unprotected against preventable diseases like tetanus, pertussis, and diphtheria.

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As the effects of climate change intensify across the African continent, West Africa stands at the forefront of this crisis. The region is increasingly

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Nigeria’s opposition leader, Abubakar Atiku, has taken a significant step by announcing his departure from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), the party under which he pursued the presidency in previous elections without success.

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The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI), which has been in place for over 20 years in Burkina Faso , is to be dissolved.

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In a powerful moment of recognition and achievement, Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. - renowned faith leader, social innovator, and financial freedom

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Black-box recording indicates that the flight's captain switched off fuel flow to both engines of the recently crashed Air India airplane, according to media reports on Wednesday, citing preliminary U.S. assessment of evidence.

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Experts see the move as a way of making sure that the armed forces will support Biya's new re-election bid, following concerns over Africa's oldest head of state's capacity to run again for president.

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Kamto’s surprise endorsement could re-energize the opposition and test the strength of the ruling party’s grip ahead of the October polls.

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U.S. media reported Tuesday that the United States and its three European allies have set an end-of-August deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.

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Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a banned substance.

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In an age of multiplying cyber security issues, gone are the days of "1234567" or birthday date passwords. Mustafa Abdallah, professor of computer and information technology, tells us what to do instead, where to store passwords and which other safety measures there are.

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Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.

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The trainees at a traditional crafts center in the Moroccan city of Sale are learning new skills to prevent ancient crafts from dying out.

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The military authorities said it was a waste of money and the government will run elections itself.

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[Nile Post] Experts have called on the Ugandan government to step up domestic financing for sexual and reproductive health services, following significant disruptions in HIV care linked to declining donor support and restrictive foreign aid policies.

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[263Chat] Small-scale miners have voiced serious concerns over the proposed Mines and Minerals Bill urging lawmakers to streamline formalisation processes, cut financial burdens and extend the validity of key mining licenses.

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[Nile Post] Uganda's fiscal priorities are once again under scrutiny after the Ministry of Finance revealed that Shs17.18 trillion has been released for government spending in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year -- with Shs6 trillion, or more than one-third, allocated to debt servicing and treasury operations.

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[Nile Post] Uganda's Constitutional Court ruled that polygamous marriages, especially those practiced under customary and Islamic laws, are legal.

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[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission has announced new guidelines for aspirants in the 2025/2026 General Elections, placing renewed emphasis on academic qualification requirements for all candidates seeking elective office.

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, will host the 27th Ministerial Committee of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (MCO) from 21st to 25th July 2025 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC).