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Prince Harry Quits Sentebale Amidst Accusations of Bullying and Racism

Prince Harry dramatically quit the Sentebale charity he co-founded, leading to chair Sophie Chandauka's accusations of "harassment and bullying at scale," alongside claims of racism, sexism, and misogyny; Iain Rawlinson, a Prince William aide, was appointed as a new trustee the same day.

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Gender Equality
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Cocoa Crisis: Record Prices Hit Farmers, Consumers Amidst Supply Chain Issues

Record cocoa prices, driven by a catastrophic harvest failure in West Africa due to the cocoa swollen shoot virus (CSSV) and exacerbated by climate change, are impacting global chocolate markets, with significant consequences for farmers and consumers alike.

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Zero Hunger
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South Sudan's Peace Agreement Collapses After Machar's Arrest

Following the arrest of opposition leader Riek Machar, South Sudan's main opposition party declared the 2018 peace agreement null and void, prompting the UN to warn of an imminent return to civil war, potentially jeopardizing years of fragile peace and stability.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Ramadan in Africa: Faith, Culture, and Community Resilience

Ramadan traditions in Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa blend religious practices with unique cultural expressions, fostering community bonds and resilience amidst challenges such as conflict and inequality.

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Reduced Inequality
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Machar's House Arrest Raises Fears of Renewed South Sudan Civil War

South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest in Juba on Wednesday, sparking fears of a return to civil war after renewed clashes between his forces and those loyal to President Salva Kiir. The UN warned of a potential humanitarian crisis and several embassies scaled d...

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Miombo Woodland's Carbon Storage: A Double Revelation

Ten million fruit bats migrate to Zambia's Kasanka National Park annually, highlighting the Miombo woodland's ecological importance; a recent study revealed it stores 3.7 billion metric tons of carbon, exceeding China's 2023 emissions, prompting a $500 million restoration initiative, yet raising con...

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Climate Action
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Macron Counters Trump, Welcomes Lesotho's King Amidst US Aid Concerns

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly countered Donald Trump's dismissive remarks about Lesotho by warmly receiving King Letsie III in Paris, highlighting Lesotho's existence and expressing support for the country amid concerns about potential US aid cuts and the future of the AGOA trade agreeme...

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No Poverty
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Cocoa Crisis: Record Prices Hit Producers, Consumers as Climate Change and Virus Devastate Harvests

Record-high cocoa prices, driven by a 2024 West African harvest failure due to CSSV virus and climate change, are impacting global chocolate markets, with large manufacturers absorbing costs while smaller producers struggle, and consumers facing price increases of up to 35% since 2020.

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Bitcoin Mining Powers Zambian Community, Offers Sustainable Energy Model

Gridless, a Kenyan cryptocurrency company, partners with Zambia's Zengemina hydropower plant, using excess energy to mine Bitcoin and power a local community of 15,000, highlighting a sustainable model for energy access and economic development.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Sudanese Army Recapturing Khartoum Airport and Presidential Palace

The Sudanese army has retaken Khartoum's airport and presidential palace from the RSF, marking a major turning point in the conflict that began in April 2023; however, fighting continues in other regions, and the risk of Sudan's fragmentation remains.

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Machar's Arrest Fuels Fears of Renewed Civil War in South Sudan

South Sudanese Vice President Riek Machar was arrested in Juba on July 11, 2023, following renewed conflict with President Salva Kiir, raising fears of a return to civil war and displacing at least 50,000 people since February. Germany closed its embassy in Juba due to the violence.

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Niger Coup Leader Declared President Amidst Criticism

Following a July 2023 coup, Niger's General Abdourahamane Tiani was officially declared president for a minimum of five years in a Niamey ceremony, prompting criticism from supporters of the detained President Bazoum, who view this as a setback for democracy.

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