Tag #Africa

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El-Geneina Devastation: UN Official Documents Catastrophic Aftermath of Sudan Conflict

A UN official's visit to the deserted town of El-Geneina in West Darfur reveals the catastrophic aftermath of violence, with up to 15,000 deaths, widespread destruction, and a severe humanitarian crisis caused by the RSF and SAF.

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742 New Species Discovered in Congo Basin

A new report reveals the discovery of 742 previously unknown plant and animal species in the Congo Basin over the past decade, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish, and plants, highlighting the region's immense biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation.

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Life on Land
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Nigeria's PMI Remains Below 50.0 Amidst Rising Inflation

Nigeria's November PMI registered 49.6, signaling a fifth consecutive month of decline in private sector business conditions, despite a slight increase from October's 46.9, primarily due to rising inflation and unemployment suppressing business activity.

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Namibia Elects First Female President Amidst Electoral Disputes

Namibia elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, with 57% of the vote in an election marred by irregularities, prompting opposition challenges.

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allafrica.com
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WFP Delivers Aid to Famine-Hit Darfur Camp, Underscoring Urgent Need for Sustained International Support

A World Food Programme convoy reached famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur on November 22nd, delivering food to 12,500 people after overcoming numerous obstacles; this follows the confirmation of famine in August and highlights the urgent need for sustained international support to address the cri...

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Zero Hunger
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Biden's Angola Visit Highlights US Focus on African Resources and Geopolitical Competition

US President Biden will visit Angola to focus on the Lobito Corridor, a 1300km railway crucial for transporting raw materials from Zambia and the DRC to the Angolan port of Lobito, countering China's influence in Africa.

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742 New Species Discovered in Congo Basin

A recent WWF report details the discovery of 742 new plant and animal species in the Congo Basin over the past 10 years, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and plants, highlighting the region's immense biodiversity and the need for conservation.

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Biden's Angola Visit: Aid, Infrastructure, and Geopolitical Competition

President Biden's visit to Angola, his first, focused on a $1 billion aid package for drought-affected African nations and the ambitious Lobito Corridor railway project, aiming to counter China's influence in Africa while facing domestic controversies and an impending departure from office.

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Habeck's Kenya Trip: Raw Material Hopes Diminish

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck's trip to Kenya for the German-African Business Summit yielded unexpected results, with discussions shifting from raw material deals to human rights, labor agreements, and energy investments, highlighting challenges in Germany's immediate resource acquisition pl...

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Van der Breggen explores challenging Rwanda cycling course, promotes girls' cycling

Former cycling champion Anna van der Breggen is in Rwanda to scout the 2024 World Cycling Championship course and participate in a Right To Play campaign promoting cycling among girls, highlighting the limited opportunities for girls to cycle in the country.

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allafrica.com
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Funding Shortfall Threatens Progress Against HIV/AIDS in Africa

Despite remarkable progress in reducing HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa (59% reduction in eastern and southern Africa, 46% in west and central Africa since 2001), a funding shortfall of US$8.5 billion (2022) threatens sustainability, as 9.2 million lack treatment and 630,000 died in 2023.

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Biden's Angola Visit: A Race Against China for African Influence

President Biden's visit to Angola seeks to establish a stronger U.S. presence in Africa, focusing on the Lobito Rail Corridor to access critical minerals and compete with China's established influence; however, China's head start in the market, control over supply chains, and existing investments pr...

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