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M23 Militia's Actions Result in Summary Executions of Children in Eastern DRC

The UN confirmed that the M23 militia in eastern DRC summarily executed children on February 15-16, 2025; UNICEF reported over 1,100 unaccompanied children in recent weeks due to the conflict, with many facing recruitment and exploitation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Seven African Guides Showcase Diverse Tourism Experiences

Seven expert African guides highlight diverse tourism experiences beyond typical safaris, including birdwatching, village visits, hot air balloon rides, wilderness camping, rock-hewn church hikes, and exploring the Okavango Delta and the Nile River, showcasing the continent's rich cultural heritage ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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US Aid Cuts Create \$156 Million Funding Gap in Ghana

US aid cuts leave Ghana with a \$156 million funding shortfall, threatening healthcare and agriculture; 150,000 people reliant on US-funded antiretroviral drugs face shortages, and food insecurity looms due to fertilizer and seed scarcity.

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Zero Hunger
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Nigeria Threatens Canada with Sanctions Over Visa Denials

Nigeria threatens sanctions against Canada after the latter denied visas to several Nigerian government officials, prompting outrage and potential economic repercussions for Canada.

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Reduced Inequality
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M23 Advances in DR Congo Result in Thousands of Deaths and Widespread Displacement

The M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, controls two major cities in eastern DR Congo after recent advances, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths and the displacement of tens of thousands from refugee camps, raising concerns about regional stability and human rights abuses.

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No Poverty
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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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Regional Crises: Mass Asylum Seekers in Burundi, Sudan Conflict Toll Rises, and Traffic Resumes on Lake Kivu

Over the weekend, approximately 10,000 Congolese asylum seekers entered Burundi, while Sudan reported 433 civilian deaths from paramilitary attacks, adding to the ongoing conflict's toll exceeding 29,680. Meanwhile, traffic resumed on Lake Kivu between Bukavu and Goma following a suspension due to M...

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Benelux Urges UN Fuel Standards to Curb Dirty Fuel Exports to Africa

The Benelux nations (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg) are recommending the adoption of UN fuel quality standards for exports, aiming to end the export of substandard fuels to West Africa, a practice previously centered in Rotterdam, and now in Antwerp, after a Dutch policy change in 2023 significan...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Funding Gap and Capacity Issues Hamper Sanitation Improvement in Africa

A panel in Kampala, Uganda on February 18, 2025, highlighted the need for improved sanitation access in Africa, revealing funding gaps and capacity issues among sanitation workers. Dr. Halidou Kouanda of WaterAid West Africa urged better connection between funding sources and project developers, alo...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Senegal's Ndioum Hosts NTD Awareness Campaign

In Ndioum, Senegal, Governor Al Hassan Sall and singer Baba Maal led a World NTD Day event emphasizing community engagement in prevention. Fourteen of fifteen targeted NTDs are prevalent in the Podor district, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to achieve Senegal's 2022-2025 national strate...

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Good Health and Well-being
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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