Tag #Africa

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Angola to Face Lesotho in CHAN 2025 Qualifiers

Angola's national football team will face Lesotho in a two-legged CHAN 2025 qualifier, with the first leg in Durban, South Africa on December 16th and the return leg in Luanda on December 28th; Angola seeks its fifth CHAN appearance.

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France Scales Back Military Presence in Africa Amid Growing Anti-French Sentiment

France is significantly reducing its military presence in Africa, following Chad and Senegal's decisions to end defense cooperation, amid growing anti-French sentiment and a desire by African nations for greater sovereignty. This shift is part of a broader trend of African countries reevaluating the...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Russia's Troop Movements from Syria Amidst Regime Change

Amidst reports of Russian troop movements from Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, independent researchers observed the preparation of military equipment for transport, while Russian officials deny a withdrawal, citing ongoing negotiations with the new Syrian authorities. The poten...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration

In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.

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No Poverty
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Gabon Curfew: Balancing Security and Economic Impact

A curfew imposed in Gabon following the August 30, 2023, military coup aims to maintain public security, but negatively impacts nighttime businesses and restricts individual freedoms, raising concerns about its long-term economic and social effects.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Chad's Upcoming Elections Threatened by Violence and Allegations of Rigging

Ahead of Chad's December 29th elections, the electoral commission requested military intervention to protect election officials and candidates due to violent clashes between the ruling MPS party and opposition groups, raising concerns about the fairness of the polls.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak

Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Ivory Coast Women March Against Femicide

Nearly 200 women and girls marched through Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, on December 2024, culminating 16 days of activism against femicide, highlighting the failures of the justice system and demanding stronger legal protections against gender-based violence, echoing a similar demonstration in 1949.

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Gender Equality
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NAHCO Targets N300 Billion Revenue by 2029

NAHCO Plc, a Nigerian ground handling company, projects N300 billion in revenue by 2029, a plan based on operational improvements, digital leadership, and expanding services across its subsidiaries, aiming to significantly increase profitability and shareholder value while contributing substantially...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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DRC's Digital TV Migration: \$82 Million Generated, \$60 Million Needed for Completion

The Democratic Republic of Congo's inter-ministerial commission on digital terrestrial television migration met on December 19, 2024, to assess the progress of the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, aiming to generate revenue and improve internet access; the first phase generated \$82 m...

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Cyclone Freddy Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Dozens Dead

Cyclone Freddy, the strongest in Mayotte's history, hit the French island territory on Saturday, causing at least 31 deaths, over 1,500 injuries, and widespread destruction, leaving 100,000 in precarious situations. The storm damaged essential infrastructure including the hospital and disrupted wate...

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Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway Boosts Regional Power Sharing

The $1.2 billion Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway, officially opened last year, enables the two countries to share electricity across 650 miles of transmission lines, improving energy reliability and addressing rising demand fueled by renewable energy sources; this is part of a broader trend in Af...

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