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Somalia Launches Polio Vaccination Campaign Amidst Resurgence

Somalia launched a two-day polio vaccination campaign targeting 2.5 million children under five due to a recent resurgence of the disease after its eradication in 2017; the campaign aims to prevent further spread and disability.

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Guterres Warns of Escalating DRC Conflict, Sudan Crisis

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of escalating conflict in South Kivu, DRC, due to the M23 offensive, urging dialogue to prevent regional escalation and highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan.

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M23 Rebels Advance on Bukavu, Exacerbating Congo Crisis

M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, advanced to Bukavu, Congo on Saturday, causing widespread fear and displacement among the city's 1.3 million residents, following the rebels' seizure of Goma last month and Kavumu airport on Friday. The rebels' expansion poses a significant challenge to the Cong...

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USAID's Uncertain Future: Implications for Global Stability

Facing potential cuts under the current US administration, USAID's future is uncertain, raising concerns about global stability and the implications for international relations, particularly in regions like the Sahel where the EU and USAID provide roughly equal aid.

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Global Music Spotlight: Three Artists Blend Cultures

Le Monde Afrique presents three new musical releases: Camélia Jordana's "Win Rak," a song celebrating her French-Algerian heritage; Siân Pottok's "Baby Boo," filmed in Senegal and dedicated to motherhood; and Anaiis & Grupo Cosmo's "B.P.E.," a soul-bossa nova track celebrating Black identity.

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RSF Attack on Zamzam Camp Exacerbates Famine in Sudan

RSF fighters in Sudan attacked Zamzam refugee camp, killing at least seven and injuring 40, burning approximately 50% of the central market, exacerbating a pre-existing famine affecting 34% of children in the camp, according to MSF and Yale HRL reports.

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Daesh Remains a Global Threat: 10 Years After Libya Beach Killings

On February 15, 2025, the tenth anniversary of Daesh's murder of 21 Coptic Christians and one Ghanaian in Libya, the UN Security Council reported Daesh remains a serious global threat, active in Iraq, Syria, and expanding its operations and territorial control across Africa, using online propaganda ...

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Mali Gold Mine Collapse Kills 48

At least 48 people, mostly women, died in a gold mine collapse at an illegal site in Bilaly Koto, Mali, on February 15th, highlighting the dangers faced by artisanal miners in the country.

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Sudan Conflict: UN Calls for Ceasefire Amidst Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis

UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the African Union have called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, where over 12 million people have been displaced and tens of thousands killed since April 2023 due to conflict involving the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Several countrie...

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AU Launches Restorative Justice Program to Address Historical Injustices

African and African Union officials launched a restorative justice program at the 38th AU summit in Addis Ababa, aiming to address historical injustices against Africans and people of African descent by taking concrete actions to rectify lasting economic and social inequalities.

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USAID Shutdown Cripples HIV/AIDS Response in Africa

The suspension of USAID funding in Uganda and Malawi has abruptly halted HIV/AIDS programs, leaving millions without essential medicines and services, jeopardizing progress in fighting the epidemic and potentially leading to a significant rise in AIDS-related deaths and new infections.

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DRC Conflict: UNICEF Reports Massive Surge in Child Rights Violations

UNICEF chief Catherine Russell reported a fivefold increase in rape cases in eastern DRC between January 27 and February 2, with 30% of victims being children, due to the ongoing conflict involving the M23 and Rwandan forces, leading to mass displacement and increased child recruitment.

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