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Trump Imposes Travel Ban on 12 Countries, Citing National Security

US President Donald Trump issued a travel ban affecting 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East, citing national security concerns, including terrorism, visa overstays, and lack of cooperation from the governments of the listed countries.

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Britain Backs Morocco's Western Sahara Autonomy Plan

Britain now considers Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara the 'most credible' path to a lasting solution, abandoning its previous support for UN-backed self-determination, a move welcomed by Morocco but potentially jeopardizing the Polisario Front's position and the UN's role.

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UN Condemns Sudan Attack; Guinea-Bissau Sentences Officers; Madagascar FDI Up 16%

The UN condemned the killing of five aid workers in Sudan; Guinea-Bissau sentenced three national guard officers; and Madagascar saw a 16% rise in foreign direct investment to $602 million in 2024.

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Chad: Release of Opposition Figure Amidst Continued Crackdown on Dissent

In Chad, the release of opposition figure Robert Gam on June 3rd, 2024, following eight months of detention, has not quelled concerns over government repression; at least three journalists remain imprisoned on charges of plotting against the state and collaborating with Russia, while the former Prim...

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Cameroon Ranked World's Most Neglected Displacement Crisis in 2024

The Norwegian Refugee Council's report ranks Cameroon as the world's most neglected displacement crisis in 2024, citing insufficient funding (only 45% of requested funds received), limited media coverage, and lack of international political will, while Burkina Faso, despite dropping from the top spo...

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UK Backs Morocco's Western Sahara Autonomy Plan

The UK has endorsed Morocco's autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, marking a significant shift in its position on the long-standing territorial dispute, aligning with the US, France, and Spain.

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Cameroon's Neglected Humanitarian Crisis: A Confluence of Conflicts

Cameroon faces two major conflicts: separatists in the west and Boko Haram/ISWAP in the north, resulting in over 1.5 million displaced people and minimal international response, as highlighted by the Norwegian Refugee Council.

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Sudan Conflict: 150,000 Dead, Largest Humanitarian Crisis

The conflict in Sudan has caused approximately 150,000 deaths and placed 16 million children in need, resulting in the largest humanitarian crisis ever documented, with 25 million facing acute hunger, and highlighting the geopolitical involvement of Russia and the UAE.

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Code of Fear": Cameroon's Homophobia and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights

Appolain Siewe's documentary "Code of Fear" investigates the murder of LGBTQ+ activist Eric Lembembe in Cameroon in 2013, exploring the pervasive homophobia and the courageous activism fighting against it, revealing systemic failures in justice and protection for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Gates Pledges \$200 Billion to African Health and Education

Bill Gates pledged \$200 billion to African health and education, aiming to improve maternal and child health, combat infectious diseases, and alleviate poverty, addressing funding cuts by other organizations.

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Africa's New Credit Rating Agency: A Path to Transparent Financial Governance

The African Credit Rating Agency aims to increase transparency in the credit rating process by publishing committee transcripts, forming hybrid committees with diverse expertise, and utilizing AI to detect bias, thereby improving rating accuracy and fostering economic sovereignty for African nations...

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African Parks Admits to Human Rights Abuses in Congo National Park

African Parks admitted to human rights abuses, including torture and rape, against the Baka people in the Republic of Congo's Odzala-Kokoua National Park following a two-year internal investigation; 21 cases of alleged human rights crimes were investigated.

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