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Wounded DRC Soldiers Evacuated to Rwanda

Approximately 200 wounded soldiers from South Africa, Malawi, and Tanzania serving in the DRC's SAMIDRC mission were transported from Goma, DRC, across the border into Rwanda for medical treatment and repatriation, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its strain on foreign military personnel.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Germany's Election: Implications for African Immigration

After Germany's February 23rd election, CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz's plans for stricter immigration policies, including a five-point plan to curb illegal immigration, concern Africa, despite ongoing German development initiatives and assistance for skilled workers.

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Reduced Inequality
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Selaocoe's "Hymns of Bantu": A Fusion of Western and African Musical Traditions

Cellist Abel Selaocoe's new album, "Hymns of Bantu," released this month, uniquely blends Western classical and African musical traditions using unconventional instrumentation and vocal techniques, reflecting his childhood experiences and artistic vision.

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AI Disinformation: A Growing Threat to Elections and Public Opinion in Africa and Europe

A study by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation reveals how AI-generated disinformation, particularly deepfakes and "cheap fakes," is increasingly used to undermine elections and spread propaganda in Africa and Europe, with actors ranging from political parties to state-linked groups.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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South Sudan Schools Close Amidst Extreme Heatwave

South Sudan closes schools for two weeks due to a heatwave causing an average of twelve student fainting daily in Juba; the government advises citizens to stay indoors, while an organization criticizes the government's handling of the situation and calls for improvements to school infrastructure and...

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Mali Investigates Killing of Civilians by Soldiers and Mercenaries

The Malian army is investigating the alleged killing of at least 24 civilians by its soldiers and Russian mercenaries after two vehicles were stopped, one burned, and passengers executed near Gao, Mali, on Monday, according to the Front for the Liberation of Azawad.

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Climate Change Buries Ancient Saharan City

In Mauritania, the ancient city of Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change, forcing residents to abandon their homes and jeopardizing its historical libraries.

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Climate Action
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Record Heat in South America Creates 80°C Temperature Difference with North America

Record high temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 44°C last Monday, exceeding the February average by 14°C, while parts of North America experienced extreme cold, creating an 80°C temperature difference between continents; South Sudan also faces extreme heat, closing schools for two weeks.

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Climate Action
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Sudan's RSF Signs Unity Government Charter Amidst Objections

In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allies signed a charter to form a unity government in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday, despite objections from Sudan's transitional council which fears further destabilization; in Niger, five soldiers died in a terrorist ambush; Senegal will prioritize livestock...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Climate Change Buries Mauritania's Ancient City of Chinguetti

In Mauritania, the ancient city of Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change, threatening its historical libraries and the lives of its residents.

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Climate Action
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UN Rapporteur Highlights Self-Determination as Key to Indigenous Rights

Albert K. Barume, the first African UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, stresses self-determination's importance for indigenous food systems and cultural preservation, calling for a global change in perception and direct financial support for indigenous communities.

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No Poverty
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South Sudan Schools Close Amidst Extreme Heatwave, Exposing Climate Change Impacts"

South Sudan closes schools for two weeks due to a heatwave causing an average of 12 daily student fainting spells in Juba; the government faces criticism for insufficient climate adaptation measures, highlighting the country's economic crisis and delayed elections.

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