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Africa: Vaccines - Why These Young Africans Are Hesitant About Them and What Might Change Their Minds

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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.

Africa: African Footballers in China - What's Behind the Sport Migration Trend

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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.

Africa: Colonial-Era Borders Create Conflict in Africa's Oceans - How to Resolve Them

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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.

US says Sudan used chemical weapons in war as it issues new sanctions

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

EU invests in Douala–N’Djamena corridor as it shifts from donor to investor in Africa

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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

Why did the UK government sign the Chagos deal now?

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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.

Dangote Named Among World’s Top Philanthropists by TIME

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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

Russia Boosts Sahel Influence with Aid to Burkina Faso and Niger

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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

Lagos Startups Attract 42% More Funding Despite African Slowdown

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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

Meta vs. Africa: Will Big Tech’s Legal Battles Redefine Data Privacy?

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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

Kenyan Activist Found Alive After Secret Detention Sparks Kenya-Tanzania Tensions

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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,

Uganda Inks Deal with Islamic Development Bank for Rail, Health, Energy

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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

Kenya’s Green Invasion: How a Tree Turned into a National Menace

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What began as a hopeful solution to desertification in Kenya has spiraled into an environmental disaster. The mesquite tree, native to South America and

South Sudan’s Oil Flows at Risk as Neighboring Sudan’s Conflict Intensifies

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South Sudan is facing a looming economic crisis as Sudan’s army threatens to shut down oil export facilities, jeopardizing the oil-reliant nation’s

Britain hands over control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

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Despite a last minute injunction after a legal challenge from two Chagossian women, the deal between the UK and Mauritius to transfer the sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean has gone ahead on Thursday. The islands are home to a UK-US military base and strategically important.

Africa: African Development Bank's Adesina Warns of Economic Shockwaves From U.S. Tariffs, Calls for Strategic Global Engagement

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] As the United States imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a strategic shift in global partnerships.

Africa: Knowledge Event 1 - 'Leveraging Africa's Capital for Development Amidst Increased Economic Challenges'

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] What: Knowledge Event 1: Leveraging Africa's domestic capital potential for Development

Djibouti: 'The Land Is Life' - A Regional Project Supported By the African Development Bank Boosts Rural Women's Climate Resilience in Djibouti

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] "Before, farming was an unattainable dream. Today, I feed my children from the land." These words from Assia Obakar Hassan, a mother from the village of Kalaf, epitomize the profound transformation benefiting part of rural northern Djibouti thanks to a regional project implemented by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) with funding from the African Development Bank through the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF).

Africa: Africa's Capital, People's Impact - A Civil Society Side Event At 2025 African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] WHAT: Side Event -- Harnessing Civil Society's Role in Making Africa's Capital Work Better for Inclusive Development

"Autophagies": so much more than a culinary performance

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At the Festival Confit de Cavaillon in southern France, African culinary heritage, dance and music converge into a singular performance that leaves viewers satisfied, both intellectually and physically. It's name: "Autophagies".

Israeli foreign minister identifies victims of shooting outside embassy in Washington

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Lischinsky was a research assistant, and Milgrim organized visits and missions to Israel.