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The report about children caught up in the jihadist conflict blamed all sides for violations.

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In a statement, the government accused Carol Flore-Smereczniak of participating in the preparation of the report — titled Children and Armed Conflict in Burkina Faso — which it says is “without evidence or supporting documentation” and that conveyed “serious and false information”

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[Radio Dalsan] A Turkish vessel carrying military supplies for Somalia's armed forces has been forced to divert to Djibouti after encountering rough seas, weeks after being released from a two-week detention by Puntland authorities that triggered a political standoff.

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[Radio Dalsan] The United States has reiterated that there is no change in its policy toward Somalia, despite renewed pressure from Republican lawmakers urging Washington to formally recognize Somaliland.

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18-year-old Muslim Mohammed Yusuf is the youngest son of the radical Nigerian preacher Mohammed Yusuf, who in the early 2000s founded the violent Islamist group Boko Haram.

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[Vanguard] A heavy downpour that lasted for several hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning has reportedly destroyed about 70 houses in the Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa.

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[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Tanzania has aspired reaching 80 percent of its population with clean cooking energy by 2030.

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[OCHA] Juba, 19 August 2025: South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a humanitarian worker, ranking as number two so far this year, according to Aid Worker Security Database. "On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to humanitarian workers in South Sudan and around the world, remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and rally support for people affected by crises," said Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, the Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan.

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[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- The Federal Civil Service Commission has announced a major salary increase for civil servants, effective September 2025, marking a significant step to improve living standards and reward public service contributions.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has moved to clarify the nomination of a Consul-General to Goma, following formal concerns raised by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying the process remains subject to parliamentary approval and subsequent diplomatic clearance.

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With over one million deaths annually linked to mosquito-borne diseases, World Mosquito Day calls for vigilance, innovation, and action against one of nature’s smallest but deadliest threats.

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The phone call came after discussions in Washington between the US and Ukrainian presidents together with seven European leaders.

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West Africa stands at a defining crossroads. As global aid recedes and trade alliances shift, West Africa is being challenged to take ownership of its

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John Thompson, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd and South Africa’s leading provider of industrial energy solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with

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Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic

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Payments, people and strategy are key to opening up new ways of transacting in South Africa

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By Adam Bateman, Head: Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Investor Services and Johan De Bruyn, Head: Fund Services, Investor Services

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Since July, Somali forces and African Union peacekeepers have intensified operations against the group's strongholds in the centre and south of the country

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Mourners gathered in Kyiv on Monday to bid farewell to Ukrainian artist and soldier Davyd Chychkan, who died after being wounded on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia.

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The meeting, held against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war, was framed as a turning point. While challenges remain — including whether Kyiv will cede territory — leaders left Washington with what they called a renewed sense of unity and momentum toward peace.

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