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Sudan: To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland)

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[HRW] Sudan: Extend the Fact-Finding Mission's mandate and ensure adequate resources for investigations and reporting

Chad: Political Opponents Freed

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[HRW] New York -- Conviction of Former Prime Minister, Political Opponents Should Be Vacated

Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss

BBC News Africa  

Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.

Nigeria: Religious Leaders Unite for Social Peace in West Africa

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The initiative sends a powerful message: religious diversity does not have to divide societies. It can become a foundation for dialogue, solidarity and lasting peace.

South African police arrest five people in $37 million drug bust

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The suspects were allegedly operating a multimillion-dollar crystal methamphetamine manufacturing operation on a farm in Limpopo province.

New videos show deadly landslide burying gold miners in Central African Republic

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New videos filmed at the Zamboye mining site on 18 August appears to show the moment a landslide swept through an artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic, burying miners beneath earth and sand.

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

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About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.

The Wasteland Sauna

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A pink lithium crystal sauna Turns a Toxic Wasteland into a place of revival

The Wasteland Sauna

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A pink lithium crystal sauna Turns a Toxic Wasteland into a place of revival

Silver Linings

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Pentagram Turns Longevity Research into an Interactive Map of Possible Futures

Silver Linings

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Pentagram Turns Longevity Research into an Interactive Map of Possible Futures

Tanzanian opposition leader to face trial on treason charges

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Tundu Lissu has been detained since April last year for allegedly inciting the public to boycott the November elections.

Police summon Zambian opposition leader for questioning after disputed vote

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Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been summoned for questioning by police over an alleged national security threat. Mundubile lost to incumbent Hakainde Hichilema in last week's presidential election and has vowed to challenge the results in court.

Africa: The African Development Bank Group to Present Lessons Learnt From the African Emergency Food Production Facility At the Forum On Food Systems in Africa

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] What: High-level side event - "From emergency responses to food system resilience: lessons learnt from the African Emergency Food Production Facility (AEFPF) for the next generation of agricultural investment in Africa."

Kenya: Beyond the Cotton Field - The Race to Build Kenya's Cotton-to-Textile Industry

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[allAfrica] Kenya is growing more cotton again, but the bigger opportunity lies in what happens after the harvest -- from ginning and spinning to fabric, garments, jobs and industrial investment. For decades, Kenya's cotton story has largely been told from the farm.

Somalia: Hundreds of Health and Nutrition Facilities Closed As Somalia's Child Crisis Deepens

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[Unicef] Mogadishu/Nairobi -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson, James Elder, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

Sudan: Sudan's Aid Workers Under Fire As Volunteers Keep Humanitarian Lifeline Alive

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[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- By Suleiman Siri for Radio Dabanga

DRC Ebola outbreak growing 'exponentially,' UN warns, as deaths exceed 2,500

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The Ebola outbreak raging through the Democratic Republic of the Congo is growing "exponentially," the United Nations warned on Friday, as the number of deaths from the virus passed 2,500.

Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm

BBC News Africa  

The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.

Benin cyberactivist Steve Amoussou freed after two-year sentence

Africanews  

Beninese cyberactivist Steve Amoussou has been released after serving a two-year prison sentence for charges including politically motivated insult and spreading false news. His case had become a prominent test of the government's treatment of critics and online dissent.

Belgian university suspends academic who accused Arday of plagiarism

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Researcher Nathan Cofnas said in a post on X that he was under investigation by Ghent University for "discriminating" against the late Cambridge professor.

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