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US Funding Cuts Devastate Global Maternal Health

A $500 million cut to US foreign aid for family planning and reproductive health programs jeopardizes maternal health globally, impacting healthcare access, supply chains, and economic stability, with particularly devastating effects in Africa where maternal mortality rates are already alarmingly hi...

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Togo's Internet Restrictions Cause \$648,000 Daily Economic Losses

Internet restrictions in Togo since June 2025 protests have caused daily economic losses estimated at \$648,000, severely impacting businesses, particularly SMEs and startups reliant on digital services, and hindering Togo's digital transformation.

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France Completes Military Withdrawal from Senegal

France formally returned its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its continuous military presence in West Africa, following Senegal's newly elected government's push for complete sovereignty and a new, equal partnership.

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Ancient Proteins Extracted from 24-Million-Year-Old Fossil

Scientists extracted ancient proteins from a 24-million-year-old fossilized rhinoceros tooth discovered in Canada's Arctic, revealing the oldest detailed protein sequence ever recorded and opening new avenues in paleoproteomics research.

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Life on Land
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Egypt's \$590 Million Solar Plant Aims to Solve Energy Crisis

Egypt begins construction on its first large-scale hybrid solar and battery plant, Obelisk, a \$590 million project aiming to alleviate its energy crisis by increasing renewable energy production, addressing issues of intermittency and high energy demand during summer months.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Spain Praises Immigration's Economic Benefits, Seeks Regulated Migration with Mauritania

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, during a July 16th visit to Mauritania, lauded immigration's positive economic impact on Spain while advocating for regulated migration, leading to agreements with Mauritania to manage migration flows and reduce dangerous sea crossings, as thousands of migrants ...

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Egypt Builds Large-Scale Hybrid Solar Plant to Combat Energy Crisis

Egypt begins construction of a $590 million, 1.1-gigawatt hybrid solar and battery power plant in Nag Hammadi to alleviate energy shortages caused by high gas import costs and declining domestic production, aiming to increase renewable energy share to 42% by 2030.

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China's Impact on Kenya's Infrastructure and Public Opinion

China's infrastructure investments in Kenya, particularly the Nairobi Expressway, have significantly improved transportation and daily life; this is part of a broader Belt and Road Initiative impacting Africa, increasing positive views of China and boosting Mandarin language learning.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Frantz Fanon's Enduring Legacy: A Centenary Remembrance

Frantz Fanon, a psychiatrist and FLN activist, died in 1961 before witnessing Algerian independence; his anti-colonial writings and advocacy for African unity continue to resonate, although his work remains largely unknown outside North Africa, prompting efforts to preserve his legacy through films ...

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Uganda's Border Opening, Lubanga's Exile Expose Regional Tensions

Thomas Lubanga, a Congolese exile in Uganda, claims persecution for exposing corruption, coinciding with Uganda's opening of the Bunagana border under M23 rebel control, prompting Congo's demand for explanations and raising concerns about Ugandan support for armed groups.

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Burkina Faso Dissolves Independent Electoral Commission

Burkina Faso's military government dissolved the independent electoral commission (CENI) in April 2024, transferring electoral organization to the Ministry of Territorial Administration to limit foreign influence and control electoral spending, raising concerns about the fairness of future elections...

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Calm Togolese Municipal Elections Amidst Political Tensions

Togo held municipal elections on July 17, 2025, amidst recent political tensions, with voting proceeding calmly despite a prior call to protest by the M66 movement that did not materialize; the election results are expected to significantly impact the country's future political stability.

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