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Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples African Programs

President Trump's executive order freezing nearly all U.S. foreign aid has halted funding for hundreds of African non-governmental organizations, jeopardizing programs combating child marriage, providing HIV/AIDS treatment, and delivering essential services, resulting in immediate disruptions and po...

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Russia's Subtle African Influence Campaign: Misinformation and Local Influencers

A Facebook account falsely portraying Moscow's beauty, run from Burundi and posing as Vladimir Putin, exemplifies Russia's multifaceted African influence campaign involving misinformation, subtle messaging by local influencers, and direct media channels like RT and the African Initiative, significan...

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Bill Gates's Autobiography and the Criticism of the Gates Foundation

Bill Gates's new autobiography, "Source Code," details his early life, Microsoft's founding, and his philanthropic work, while facing criticism over the Gates Foundation's African agricultural program (AGRA), which failed to meet its goals, causing a 30% increase in hunger in target countries accord...

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Madagascar Launches Hybrid Rice Program to Boost Production and Reduce Imports

The Malagasy government launched a hybrid rice seed distribution program targeting 50,000 hectares across 12 regions to boost rice production to one million tonnes annually, reducing import dependency and enabling exports, with projected yield increases of 7-10 tonnes per hectare and additional farm...

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U.S. Airstrikes Kill Multiple ISIS Fighters in Somalia

On Saturday, the U.S. military conducted airstrikes in Somalia against ISIS fighters, killing numerous militants without civilian casualties, according to initial Pentagon assessments; the operation, authorized by President Trump and coordinated with Somalia, targeted a key ISIS planner and recruite...

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Uganda Deploys Trial Ebola Vaccine Amid Kampala Outbreak

Uganda is battling an Ebola outbreak in Kampala after a nurse died from the Sudan strain, prompting the deployment of over 2,000 trial vaccine doses with WHO support, while contact tracing is underway among 44 people, including health workers.

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Trump Halts US Development Aid, Raising Global Concerns

President Trump's executive order halting US development aid, including programs in Nepal that saved 45,000 children's lives, is causing concern and uncertainty globally; exceptions exist for military aid to Israel, Egypt and emergency humanitarian aid.

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Gates' Memoir Faces Criticism Amidst Concerns Over Influence and Philanthropy

Bill Gates's new memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings," details his early life and Microsoft's origins, but faces criticism for lacking novelty and raising concerns about Gates's influence, particularly regarding the Gates Foundation's impact in Africa and its potentially self-serving aspects.

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Francophone African Music: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity

New releases from Francophone and Lusophone African artists showcase a blend of traditional and modern sounds, addressing social issues and cultural preservation; notable songs include Fatoumata Diawara's "Netara," Kocee's "Stranger," and Rebo's "Mobambo.

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Uganda Deploys Trial Ebola Vaccine Amid Kampala Outbreak

Uganda is deploying over 2,000 doses of a trial Ebola vaccine in Kampala following the death of a nurse from the Sudan strain, for which no licensed vaccine currently exists; at least 44 contacts have been identified.

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US Airstrikes Kill Multiple IS Operatives in Somalia

On Saturday, the US military conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) operatives in Somalia's Golis Mountains, under President Trump's orders, killing multiple operatives and reportedly causing no civilian casualties; this marks the first such operation in Somalia during Trump's second term.

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African Nations Grapple with Debt, Inflation, and Calls for Wealth Tax

Facing a mounting debt crisis and high inflation, African nations are exploring new revenue streams, with wealth taxes gaining traction amidst public protests against consumption tax hikes; however, implementation faces challenges including tracking the assets of the super-rich and political opposit...

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