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[UN News] UN humanitarians on Tuesday sounded the alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in Sudan, as escalating violence continues to displace civilians and the rising risk of severe flooding during the current rainy season.

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[UN News] Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa in the last two years reportedly killed, maimed, or displaced over 12 million children across the region, according to the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).

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[The Conversation Africa] The Hadejia Wetlands National Park in north-western Nigeria is a vital ecological treasure, designated as both a globally important wetland (Ramsar site) and an Important Bird Area, a site recognised internationally for conserving birds.

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[The Conversation Africa] Water is essential at all stages of food production, from irrigation to food processing to washing fruit and vegetables before we eat them. Crops and livestock need it to grow, but water can also be contaminated by pathogens (any organism that causes disease), heavy metals, and chemicals.

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[UN News] The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) marks 50 years since it entered into force on Tuesday, celebrating five decades of protecting endangered wildlife from overexploitation through international trade.

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[Dabanga] Port Sudan -- Several parties have called for an urgent investigation into the collapse of the Karsh El Fil mine in the Howaid area of Sudan's Red Sea state, while the foreign ministries of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, the UAE, and other countries, as well as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, issued statements of condolence regarding the accident, which according to official reports claimed the lives of at least 11 artisanal miners (the actual death toll is still being assesed) and injured seven others.

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[IPS] United Nations -- In 2023, approximately 612 million women and girls lived within 50 kilometers of a conflict zone, more than 50 percent higher than a decade ago. During war, they disproportionately suffer from gender-based and sexual violence.

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Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.

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[AAI] The Africa-America Institute (AAI) announces that President and CEO Kofi Appenteng will be stepping down from his position effective July 1, 2025. Kofi has served AAI with distinction for over 25 years, serving as President and CEO for nearly ten years of that time. Under his leadership, AAI has deepened its impact, programs, and community bridging Africa and its diaspora to catalyze a more sustainable and equitable world.

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GENEVA, Switzerland – July 01st, 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today, Suriname became the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free

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[State Department] From June 22-25, more than 2,700 U.S. and African public and private sector leaders gathered for the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa and the President of Angola. This year's Summit marked a record turnout, including 12 African Heads of State.

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The Kamba Ra'anga masks—carved from wood—are both artistic and symbolic, often portraying animals or exaggerated social stereotypes. The practice dates back to the 17th century, born from a cultural blend of Indigenous customs and the African influences

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The U.S. Embassy in Cuba declined to comment on the specific case, citing privacy policies, but reiterated that current travel policies aim to secure U.S. borders and protect its communities.

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Democracy is in retreat. Across continents, long-standing institutions are crumbling, civic freedoms are under siege, and autocrats are rewriting the rules of

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Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.

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It is the latest violent incident since a peace deal was signed in Washington last week.

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Around 60 heads of state and government and 15,000 attendees came together in southern Spain on Monday to kick off the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, an event that only takes place once a decade.

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South Africa’s auto sector, a cornerstone of the country’s manufacturing industry, faces a challenging period. Yet, some experts believe that the evolving landscape may open new opportunities for investment in cleaner, more sustainable technologies — provided stakeholders are ready to adapt.

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[HRW] Johannesburg -- Investigate Violence, Ensure Freedom of Assembly Ahead of September Elections

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The sentence comes off the back of a souring of relations between French and Algeria.

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Fluminense defeated Inter Milan 2-0 on Monday, eliminating the Italian giants from the FIFA Club World Cup.