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Middle East Conflict Risks Destabilizing Africa

European analysts warn that escalating conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the potential expansion of interconnected wars around the Red Sea, risk destabilizing already volatile regions in Africa, especially the Horn of Africa, currently facing its deepest crisis in nearly 30 years, due to th...

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Foreign Investment Booms in Ethiopia's Construction Sector

Foreign construction companies like Red Star and Parget Makina are expanding in Ethiopia due to high demand for building materials despite foreign currency challenges; Parget already operates three factories there.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Itoje's Faith-Based Leadership Approach for Lions Tour

Maro Itoje, the newly appointed Lions captain, attributes his success to his faith, prioritizing daily Bible study and prayer; his multifaceted life beyond rugby includes founding the Akoje Gallery, the Pearl Fund, and pursuing political interests.

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Substandard Cancer Drugs Found in Four African Countries

A study published in The Lancet Global Health found that 17% of nearly 200 cancer drugs sampled across hospitals and pharmacies in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon contained incorrect active ingredient levels, highlighting a critical gap in pharmaceutical regulation and access to quality health...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Germany's Skilled Worker Shortage: Bureaucracy Hinders Immigration Efforts

Germany needs hundreds of thousands of skilled workers annually to avoid a significant labor shortage by 2040, but bureaucratic visa processes, poor communication, and high rejection rates are hindering efforts to attract foreign talent, despite initiatives like the Opportunity Card and migration de...

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West African Roads: Battlegrounds of Terrorism

A study reveals that 65% of 58,000 violent incidents in West Africa (2000-2024) occurred within 1 kilometer of a road, highlighting roads' strategic importance in conflicts, impacting military operations and civilian access, exacerbated by poor road infrastructure.

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Fairtrade Boosts Ethiopian Horticulture Exports

Fairtrade Africa aids seven Ethiopian rose and coffee producers in accessing premium European markets, resulting in a 10% export sales premium reinvested in community infrastructure, improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable growth.

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Substandard Cancer Drugs Found in Four African Countries

A study in The Lancet Global Health found that 17% of nearly 200 cancer drugs tested in hospitals and pharmacies across Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon had incorrect active ingredient levels, highlighting the need for improved pharmaceutical regulation and testing technologies in sub-Saharan A...

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Trump's Week: Military Strikes, Ceasefires, Supreme Court Win, and Africa Peace Deal

President Trump's week saw a US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities followed by a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, a NATO defense spending agreement, a Supreme Court ruling expanding executive power, and a peace deal between Rwanda and the DRC, despite setbacks with his tax bill and initial tensi...

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Malawi's Inflation Crisis Forces Families to Extreme Measures

Suzanna Kathumba, a Malawian domestic worker earning $46 a month, is forced to restrict her children's playtime to save on soap due to Malawi's 27.7% inflation rate, one of Africa's highest, caused partly by a shortage of foreign currency and a suspended IMF loan.

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No Poverty
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GAVI Secures €7.7 Billion in Pledges, but US Withdraws Funding

At a Brussels event, GAVI secured over €7.7 billion in pledges toward its five-year plan to vaccinate 500 million children by 2030, but the US withdrew its funding amid vaccine safety concerns, while the UK pledged £1.25 billion, and Europe pledged over €2 billion.

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Germany's Skilled Worker Shortage: Visa Delays and High Rejection Rates Hamper Economic Growth

Germany needs hundreds of thousands of skilled workers yearly to avoid a major economic crisis by 2040, but a slow and complex visa process, along with high rejection rates, especially for Sub-Saharan African applicants, is hindering its efforts; initiatives like the Opportunity Card have not solved...

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