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Mali's AfroBasket Semi-Final Victory Signals Generational Rise in African Basketball

Mali's men's basketball team defeated Senegal 88-80 in the AfroBasket semi-final, a victory signifying a generational rise for Malian basketball and a potential shift in African basketball's power dynamics, fueled by a long-term investment in youth development programs.

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Ghanaian Journalist Wins Prestigious BBC Award

Ghanaian investigative journalist Godwin Asediba won the 2025 BBC Komla Dumor Award for his work exposing injustice and amplifying marginalized voices; he will spend three months working with BBC News teams in London.

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Islamic State's African Resurgence Poses 'Real and Present Danger' to UK

Security experts warn of a 'real and present danger' to the UK from the resurgence of the Islamic State in Africa, exploiting technology to expand in West Africa while facing counter-attacks in Somalia; concerns rise from ISIS families in Syrian refugee camps claiming the group is poised for a comeb...

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Cholera Outbreak Exacerbates Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's ongoing civil war has exacerbated a cholera outbreak, resulting in over 100,000 cases and 2,470 deaths in the past year, mainly near El Fasher, highlighting the devastating impact of conflict and inadequate infrastructure on public health.

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Japan Pledges Broader Cooperation with Africa at TICAD

The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) concluded in Yokohama, Japan, with a joint declaration pledging cooperation between Japan and Africa, emphasizing Japan's role as a stable partner amid concerns about China's influence and the U.S.'s inward-looking policies; how...

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Africa-led campaign replaces Mercator projection for accurate map representation

A campaign promoting the Equal Earth map projection, which accurately represents Africa's size, is gaining momentum; the African Union endorsed it, aiming to replace the historically inaccurate Mercator projection used globally in education and media.

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Nigerian Airstrike Kills Over 35 Jihadists

The Nigerian Air Force claims an airstrike near the Cameroon border killed over 35 jihadists on Saturday, part of a wider counterinsurgency effort amid a resurgence of violence in northeastern Nigeria, following a period of relative calm; the reports are unverified.

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RSF Attacks in Darfur Kill at Least 89 Civilians

Ten days of RSF attacks in Sudan's Darfur region killed at least 89 civilians, including summary executions, between August 11th and 20th, according to the UN, which fears the death toll is higher and expressed concerns about ethnically motivated violence; the attacks occurred in el-Fasher and Abu S...

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Uganda Agrees to Accept US Deportation Deal Amidst Human Rights Concerns

Uganda agreed to temporarily accept third-country nationals facing deportation from the US, excluding criminals and unaccompanied minors; the deal's specifics and timeline are unclear, and its potential benefits include reduced US tariffs on Ugandan goods; however, rights groups condemn it as exploi...

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Tokyo, Yokohama Top Candidates for Relocated UN Functions

UN Secretary-General António Guterres identified Tokyo and Yokohama as serious candidates to host some UN functions, highlighting Japan's moral authority on nuclear disarmament due to its unique history as the only nation to suffer atomic bombings.

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Senegal: Landmark Whistleblower Protection Law

Senegal's parliament recently examined a bill providing legal protection for whistleblowers, a first for Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to combat corruption and promote transparency, following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's campaign promise.

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Japan, Africa Partner on Critical Minerals, Addressing Global Demand and Debt Concerns

At the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Japan and African nations agreed to cooperate on the responsible development of critical minerals, emphasizing fair partnerships, debt management, and the rule of law amid growing global competition for resources.

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