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Global Conflicts Reach Post-WWII High in 2024

A new report by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) reveals a record high of 61 conflicts involving at least one state in 2024, exceeding any post-WWII year; the Russia-Ukraine war and the Gaza war were the most impactful, causing approximately 76,000 and 26,000 deaths respectively, while Afric...

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Sudanese Civil War: One Surgeon's Struggle in the Nuba Mountains

The Sudanese civil war, started in April 2023, has created a humanitarian crisis, with over 12 million displaced and 25 million facing famine. In the remote Nuba Mountains, a single surgeon struggles to provide care amidst a severe lack of resources.

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Ethiopian Famine of 1984-85: A Man-Made Disaster

The 1984-85 Ethiopian famine killed approximately one million people due to drought and the Derg regime's policies that prioritized the military and urban areas over rural populations, leading to widespread starvation; international aid was hampered by government restrictions.

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China Reaffirms Commitment to African Nations, Promotes Global South Unity

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with African counterparts in Changsha, China, on Tuesday, reaffirming commitment to supporting developing nations and multilateralism ahead of a China-Africa Cooperation forum.

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Zambia's Lungu Funeral: A Clash of Political Wills

Disagreements between the Zambian government, the Patriotic Front party, and the family of former President Edgar Lungu have arisen over his state funeral arrangements, including venue, presiding officials, and repatriation of his body from South Africa, reflecting the ongoing political tension betw...

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Chikungunya Outbreak Confirmed in Mombasa, Kenya

A chikungunya outbreak in Mombasa, Kenya, has been confirmed, affecting at least five members of one family and spreading to six areas of the county; health officials are conducting blood tests and implementing mosquito control measures.

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Child Labor Declines, but Millions Remain Exploited

On World Day Against Child Labour, new data reveals a 20 million decrease in child labor since 2020, yet millions remain exploited, primarily in agriculture and Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting persistent poverty and lack of educational opportunities.

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China Strengthens Ties with African Nations Amidst Growing Global Influence

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with ten African counterparts in Changsha, China, on June 11, 2024, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on economic cooperation, infrastructure projects, and support for the Belt and Road Initiative.

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Russia's covert arms shipments to Africa fuel instability

An Associated Press investigation, supported by satellite imagery and maritime tracking data, reveals that sanctioned Russian cargo ships are covertly supplying heavy weapons to Mali and other African nations via Guinea, exploiting a security vacuum created by the withdrawal of Western troops and em...

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Ghanaian Nurses' Strike Disrupts Healthcare Services

Over 128,000 Ghanaian nurses and midwives are on strike since June 2nd, 2024, due to the government's failure to implement a signed conditions of service agreement covering allowances, pay increases, and other benefits, leaving many patients stranded in public hospitals.

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Record-Breaking Rhino Translocation to Rwanda

Seventy white rhinos were transported 3,400km from South Africa to Rwanda's Akagera National Park in a record-breaking relocation effort to combat poaching and boost the species' population, with a veterinary team monitoring their adaptation.

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Russia Expands Military Footprint in Africa, Bypassing Sanctions

Russia is circumventing Western sanctions to deliver sophisticated weaponry, including tanks and artillery, to West Africa, bolstering its Africa Corps and increasing its influence in a region experiencing U.S. and European troop withdrawals.

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