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South Sudan Hospital Attack Kills Seven Amid Civil War Fears

At least seven people were killed and 20 injured in an attack on a hospital and market in Old Fangak, South Sudan, on Saturday, amid fears of a return to civil war; the hospital, serving 110,000 people, was destroyed, and a nearby market bombed, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF).

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Africa's Economic Growth Amidst Challenges: The Promise of New Partnerships

Africa's economy is projected to grow, but faces challenges like high youth unemployment and poverty; the Lobito Corridor Project, backed by billions in investment, aims to boost regional integration and trade; a potential US-Israel-Africa partnership could drive inclusive development.

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Gabon's Economic Diversification: From Oil Dependence to Agricultural Growth

Gabon is diversifying its economy away from oil dependence, prioritizing agriculture, infrastructure development, and entrepreneurship to create a more resilient and inclusive economy, aiming to reduce reliance on oil imports by over 100 billion CFA francs annually and tackle 37% youth unemployment.

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Sound Safaris and the Growing African Tourism Market

Sound safaris, a new trend in African tourism, enhance the wildlife viewing experience by transmitting animal sounds to guests; the market is expected to grow from \$17.3 billion in 2025 to \$25.7 billion in 2032, prompting luxury hotel expansion and a search for new, less-crowded safari destination...

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Sahel Military Juntas: Counterterrorism or Democratic Erosion?

Military juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, seizing power between 2020 and 2023, claim counterterrorism efforts justify their rule, raising concerns about democratic backsliding amidst a broader regional search for alternative governance models.

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Five Unique African Food Preservation Methods Before Refrigeration

Before refrigeration, Africans preserved food using five unique methods: salting to reduce water activity and inhibit bacterial growth; using fire to cook, smoke, and dry food, killing microorganisms; sun-drying to dehydrate food; burying in soil for protection; and utilizing ice in colder regions.

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US Senators Propose Bill to Restrict Somalia Funding Until Allies Increase Contributions

Sens. Jim Risch, Ted Cruz, and Rick Scott will introduce a bill to restrict U.S. funding for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) until the U.N. and African Union increase their contributions to counter Islamist terrorism, reflecting a broader trend of fiscal respo...

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AfCFTA: Africa's Response to Global Economic Shifts

Amidst US tariffs and AGOA's uncertain future, 48 of 54 African nations have ratified the AfCFTA to boost intra-African trade, reduce external market reliance, and foster economic growth by leveraging the continent's youthful population and abundant resources.

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Diphtheria Outbreak in Somalia: Urgent Response Needed

A diphtheria outbreak in Somalia is causing deaths among children; a meeting in Mogadishu discussed the rising number of cases and preventative measures.

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Burkina Faso Protests Show Support for Junta Amidst Coup Attempt and U.S. Criticism

Thousands protested in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Wednesday, supporting the military junta after an alleged coup attempt and criticism from a U.S. official accusing junta leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore of misusing gold reserves; protesters waved Burkina Faso and Russian flags.

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US Tariffs Cripple Lesotho's Economy, Exposing African Vulnerability

The US imposed a 50% tariff on Lesotho's textile exports, jeopardizing its economy and highlighting the vulnerability of African nations with limited diversification, prompting them to strengthen the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to mitigate the negative impact.

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Malian Junta Recommends Goita as President, Dissolving Political Parties

Mali's military junta-led national political conference recommended installing junta leader Gen. Assimi Goita as president for a renewable five-year term, dissolving political parties, and abolishing the opposition leader position; political parties denounced the move as unconstitutional.

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