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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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Climate Vulnerability Index Highlights Two Billion People in High-Risk "Red Zones

A new index reveals that over two billion people live in 65 countries facing high climate disaster risks due to both climate vulnerability and limited financial resources; two-thirds are African nations, while Cyprus and Ukraine are also included due to non-climate hazards impacting their disaster m...

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African Debt Crisis: Healthcare and Education Funding Outweighed by Debt Repayment

African nations face a severe debt crisis, allocating €76 billion to debt servicing—more than spending on health, nutrition, and education—despite widespread hunger and poverty; this echoes a past crisis, highlighting the need for comprehensive debt relief and innovative solutions.

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Zimbabwe Tycoon's Lavish Gifts Spark Debate

Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo is captivating the nation with lavish gifts of cars and cash to those he deems patriotic, raising questions about the source of his wealth and his close ties to the ruling Zanu-PF party.

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El Bebedor de Cerveza": A Critical Look at Africa's Past and Future

Chema Caballero's new book, "El bebedor de cerveza," reflects three decades of his travels across Africa, offering critiques of Western aid and colonialism while highlighting the continent's resilience and potential for a youth- and women-led revolution.

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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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Gavi Seeks \$9 Billion for Global Immunization Strategy

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, aims to raise \$9 billion by 2030 at a summit in Brussels to fund its immunization strategy; several countries and the Gates Foundation have already pledged funds, while African nations are increasing their investments in healthcare.

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Mauritania's Fishing Crisis: Overfishing Threatens Food Security

In Mauritania, a two-month fishing ban ends, promising relief for artisanal fishermen but highlighting concerns over depleted fish stocks due to industrial fishing, particularly for fishmeal, threatening food security and the livelihoods of 300,000 people.

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US Malaria Initiative Faces Collapse, Threatening Millions of Lives

The US President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) faces potential collapse due to USAID suspension, threatening to negate the program's success in preventing 2 billion malaria cases and saving 12 million lives over two decades, with projections of 13 million additional cases and 104,000 deaths by 2025 if ...

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Russia's African Initiative: Disinformation and the Wagner Group's Legacy

The Moscow-based African Initiative, linked to Russian intelligence and the Wagner group, serves as Russia's main disinformation tool in Africa, using online platforms and local initiatives to promote a positive image of Russia, particularly in former French colonies.

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