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Diphtheria Outbreak in Somalia: 552 Cases, 86 Deaths Reported

Somalia's Ministry of Health reported 552 diphtheria cases and 86 deaths since July 2023, marking a resurgence of the disease eradicated 50 years ago; the outbreak started in Xawaadley village and spread to multiple regions, prompting a public health response.

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White House Responds to Christian Massacres in Sub-Saharan Africa

The White House is working with the State Department to stop the ongoing massacres of Christians in sub-Saharan Africa by ISIS-allied groups, following recent attacks in the DRC and Nigeria that left dozens dead and millions displaced.

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Dentist Convicted of Murdering Wife on Safari for Insurance Money

Larry Rudolph, a wealthy dentist, was convicted of murdering his wife, Bianca, on a Zambian safari in 2016 to collect nearly $5 million in life insurance money and live with his mistress, Lori Milliron; the case, initially ruled an accident, was reopened due to tips from Bianca's friends, leading to...

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Global Drought Crisis: Impacts and Future Projections

The World Drought Atlas shows a doubling of global drought-affected land in the last 120 years; by 2050, three-quarters of the global population will be impacted by drought, causing food, water, and energy crises, intensified by climate change and human actions.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Sudan's Zamzam Massacre: Over 1,500 Civilians Killed in RSF Attack

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) massacred over 1,500 civilians in a three-day attack (April 11-14) on Zamzam, Sudan's largest displacement camp, making it one of the largest war crimes in Sudan's conflict, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for international intervention...

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Global Access to HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir

Concillia, a Zambian woman with HIV, recovered after accessing treatment and support, highlighting the life-saving potential of accessible healthcare, particularly with new drugs like lenacapavir, which is now being distributed globally, alongside AI's role in accelerating drug discovery.

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U.S. Resumes \$93 Million in Food Aid for Malnourished Children

The U.S. State Department will spend \$93 million on Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), aiding nearly a million malnourished children across 13 African countries and Haiti, marking a resumption of aid after cuts under the Trump administration.

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Zero Hunger
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Cholera Surge in Africa: Rising Mortality Amidst Sanitation Crisis and Funding Shortfalls

A surge in cholera outbreaks in 23 African countries resulted in over 205,000 cases and a mortality rate of 2.1 percent in 2023. This impacts vulnerable populations lacking sanitation and clean water, worsened by conflict and reduced aid.

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Esperança Fights for Angola in PFL Africa Quarterfinals

In Johannesburg's Big Top Arena tonight, Angola's Shido Esperança will fight Gambia's Ibrahima Mané in the PFL Africa Welterweight Quarterfinals; both fighters weighed in at 170.6 pounds, representing a significant opportunity for Angolan MMA.

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Reduced Inequality
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Togo's "Constitutional Coup": Gnassingbe Consolidates Power

Following a constitutional amendment, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe stepped down in May 2024 but retained significant power as head of the new Council of Ministers, prompting accusations of a "constitutional coup" and raising concerns about democratic backsliding.

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US Contraceptive Stockpile Destruction Threatens African Women's Health

The US plans to destroy a $10 million stockpile of contraceptives stored in Belgium, threatening access to vital care for over 1.4 million women and girls in Africa, despite offers to purchase the contraceptives and widespread condemnation.

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ISIS-Aligned Militants Conduct Attacks on Christian Communities in Mozambique and DRC

ISIS-aligned militants in Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo are conducting attacks targeting Christian communities, resulting in beheadings, the burning of churches and homes, and the displacement of tens of thousands of people. These attacks are part of a broader campaign to eliminate...

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