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AGOA's Uncertain Future: Trump Tariffs Threaten US-Africa Trade

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), providing duty-free US market access for sub-Saharan African countries, faces potential termination in 2025 due to Trump-era tariffs, threatening thousands of jobs and highlighting Africa's limited bargaining power with the US.

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Angola Cholera Outbreak Exceeds WHO Targets, Spreads to Rural Areas

A cholera outbreak in Angola, beginning January 7, 2025, has caused 13,255 cases and 488 deaths (3.7% mortality rate), exceeding WHO targets and spreading to rural areas; global cases increased by 50% in 2024.

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Pope Francis's DRC Visit Highlights African Catholicism's Growing Influence

During Pope Francis' 2023 visit to the DRC, a Congolese journalist defied protocol to receive a blessing, symbolizing the Pope's profound influence and the strong Catholic presence in the DRC, where the church plays key roles in education, healthcare, peacebuilding, and social justice, despite the u...

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Israeli Philanthropist to Light Independence Day Torch

Haim Taib, a philanthropist and businessman, will light a torch on Israel's 77th Independence Day for his contributions to national unity in Israel and sustainable development initiatives in Africa using Israeli technology, reflecting his belief in Israel's global role.

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African Leaders Mourn Pope Francis, Celebrating His Peace Activism and African Engagements

African leaders mourned Pope Francis, praising his commitment to peace and climate action, highlighting his five trips to the continent and his advocacy for the poor and marginalized, despite some controversy over his stance on same-sex unions.

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Leaked Draft Order Proposes Massive State Department Restructuring

A leaked 16-page draft executive order proposes a major overhaul of the U.S. State Department, including downsizing its Canada desk and eliminating the Bureau of African Affairs, replacing some diplomats with AI, prompting denials from the State Department and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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China Funds $80 Million Judicial Complex in Malawi

Malawi and China signed an $80 million agreement to build a state-of-the-art judicial complex in Lilongwe, addressing a long-standing courtroom shortage; construction, including the Supreme Court and High Courts, is expected to be completed by 2028.

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US Tariffs Threaten African Economies, Spurring Calls for Self-Reliance

New US tariffs heavily impacting African economies, particularly Lesotho's textile industry, threaten AGOA's renewal, prompting calls for increased self-reliance and South-South cooperation.

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Nazareno's Chicago Exhibition Showcases Afro-Brazilian Spirituality in Contemporary Art

Brazilian artist Gustavo Nazareno's solo exhibition at Chicago's DuSable Black History Museum (April 22 - May 29, 2025) and presentation at EXPO Chicago (April 24-27, 2024) showcase his unique paintings merging Afro-Brazilian spirituality with Renaissance and Baroque influences, reflecting Brazil's ...

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RSF Attacks Trigger Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis in North Darfur

The UN warns of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan's North Darfur due to RSF attacks, causing up to 400,000 people to flee Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, leaving 450,000 cut off from aid and facing starvation and disease in Tawila.

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Lioness Kills Girl Near Nairobi National Park, Sparking Concerns Over Human-Wildlife Conflict

A 14-year-old girl was killed by a lioness that entered her home near Nairobi National Park in Kenya on Saturday night, prompting authorities to launch a search and implement enhanced security measures, including electric fences and AI-powered warning systems, to mitigate human-wildlife conflict exa...

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Life on Land
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US Tariffs Drive African Nations Towards China

Increased US tariffs on African exports are prompting African countries to seek alternative trade partnerships with China and other emerging markets, highlighting the need for regional integration and diversification to mitigate the impact of unpredictable US trade policies.

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