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Neanderthal Genes Crucial to Human Survival and Global Expansion

New genetic research reveals that early modern humans outside Africa repeatedly went extinct until interbreeding with Neanderthals conferred immunity to new diseases, enabling their survival and eventual global spread approximately 48,000 years ago.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Rwanda's F1 Bid: A Showcase or 'Sportswashing'?

From December 9-13, 2023, Kigali hosted the FIA awards ceremony, including Max Verstappen receiving his trophy from President Kagame; this event is part of Rwanda's bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026, despite accusations of 'sportswashing'.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Five Young Stars to Watch at the 2025 AFCON

Five young African footballers—Lamine Camara (Senegal), Karim Konate (Ivory Coast), Aman Allah Memmiche (Tunisia), Oumar Diakite (Ivory Coast), and Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)—are set to make their mark at the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, showcasing their talent on a continental s...

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No Poverty
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At Least 20 Killed in Jihadist Attacks in Central Mali

At least 20 people were killed in attacks on six villages in Mali's Bandiagara region on December 20, 2023, by jihadist groups; the attacks follow a similar incident last weekend, resulting in seven deaths, and contradict the junta's claims of success against jihadists.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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African Arrow Confirms Transcontinental Bird Migration

A white stork found in Klutz, Germany, in 1822, had an African arrow in its neck, proving transcontinental bird migration and disproving theories like underwater hibernation or transformation into other species.

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Life on Land
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Angola to Face Lesotho in CHAN 2025 Qualifiers

Angola's national football team will face Lesotho in a two-legged CHAN 2025 qualifier, with the first leg in Durban, South Africa on December 16th and the return leg in Luanda on December 28th; Angola seeks its fifth CHAN appearance.

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China's Satellite TV Project in Africa: A Mixed Bag of Soft Power

China's StarTimes project, funded by a Chinese government aid program, installed satellite dishes in over 9,600 African villages, providing digital TV access; however, post-free trial subscription costs and limited appeal of Chinese content challenge its long-term success as a soft power initiative.

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Quality Education
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Mali: Joliba TV Suspension Sparks Press Freedom Debate

Following a broadcast questioning a foiled coup in Burkina Faso, Mali's Joliba TV faced a six-month suspension, prompting the Maison de la presse to initially threaten collective action before opting for negotiations to reinstate the channel; the involved journalist, Issa Kaou N'Djim, faces trial.

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Kinshasa Power Outage and Guinea's Healthcare Reforms

A power station fire in Kinshasa, DR Congo, caused a temporary power outage on December 21, 2024, while in Guinea, President Doumbouya was honored for his ambitious healthcare reforms aimed at universal health coverage.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead

A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Senegal's Water Access: Progress and Persistent Disparities

Senegal shows significant progress in water access, with nearly 99% in urban areas and 96.9% in rural areas in 2022, but disparities persist, particularly in remote areas, highlighting the challenges in achieving universal access by 2030 under SDG 6.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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France Scales Back Military Presence in Africa Amid Growing Anti-French Sentiment

France is significantly reducing its military presence in Africa, following Chad and Senegal's decisions to end defense cooperation, amid growing anti-French sentiment and a desire by African nations for greater sovereignty. This shift is part of a broader trend of African countries reevaluating the...

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