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MSF Suspends Aid in Famine-Stricken Sudanese Camp Due to Security Concerns

In Sudan's Zamzam camp, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) halted operations due to the unsafe conditions created by the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leaving 500,000 famine-stricken people with limited aid; all roads to the camp are blocked.

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Zero Hunger
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100 Children Recruited into Militias in Eastern DRC Amidst School Closures

At least 100 children were recruited into local militias in eastern DRC between November and December 2024, due to the closure of 190 schools caused by the conflict and displacement, exposing vulnerable children to recruitment by approximately 50 active armed groups.

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Quality Education
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UK Suspends Aid to Rwanda over DR Congo Conflict

The UK suspended some aid to Rwanda for its support of the M23 rebel group in DR Congo, citing over 7,000 deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced since January; the UK will also explore sanctions and halt defense training assistance until significant progress is made in ceasing hostilities.

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Mali: New Taxes Amidst Rising Government Spending Spark Public Outcry

The Malian government announced new taxes on mobile phone and alcohol to fund state expenses, especially energy, but this decision sparked controversy due to simultaneous significant budget increases for various state institutions, including a 45% rise in the National Transition Council's budget and...

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DRC Mpox Outbreak Worsens Amidst Conflict and U.S. Aid Freeze

The Democratic Republic of Congo's mpox outbreak worsens due to the combined effects of the M23 rebel group's takeover of Goma and a U.S. aid freeze, disrupting monitoring, treatment, and containment efforts, potentially leading to a broader outbreak.

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Spanish Ex-Mayor Murdered: Economic Motives Investigated

Former mayor of Gandia, Spain, Arturo Torró Chisvert, was found murdered on Wednesday near his wife's car on the A-38 highway; the investigation is focusing on economic motives, considering his past business dealings and financial difficulties.

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UK suspends aid to Rwanda over DRC rebel support

The UK government has suspended aid to Rwanda and will no longer attend events hosted by its government due to Rwanda's support for the M23 rebel group in the DRC, which recently occupied Goma and Bukavu, prompting the UK to threaten sanctions and review export licenses for the Rwandan Defence Force...

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DRC Outbreaks: 431 Illnesses, 53 Deaths, Cause Unknown

Two outbreaks in remote villages of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equatoria Province have caused 431 illnesses and 53 deaths as of February 16th; the cause is unknown but tests for Ebola and Marburg were negative.

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Congo Illness Outbreak: 53 Dead, WHO Declares Significant Public Health Threat

Over 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo from a mysterious illness, with 419 cases recorded as of Monday. The World Health Organization considers it a significant public health threat; however, experts believe the risk to Australia is low.

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British Businessman Found Murdered in Kenyan Forest

The body of Campbell Scott, a 58-year-old British businessman, was found murdered in Kenya's Makongo forest, a known dumping ground for corpses; two suspects have been arrested.

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Climate Change Buries Ancient Saharan City

In Mauritania, the ancient city of Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is being buried by encroaching desert sands due to climate change, forcing residents to abandon their homes and jeopardizing its historical libraries.

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Wounded DRC Soldiers Evacuated to Rwanda

Approximately 200 wounded soldiers from South Africa, Malawi, and Tanzania serving in the DRC's SAMIDRC mission were transported from Goma, DRC, across the border into Rwanda for medical treatment and repatriation, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its strain on foreign military personnel.

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