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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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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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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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DRC's Former First Lady Faces Scrutiny Amidst Charitable Efforts

Olive Lembe Kabila, former first lady of the DRC, is lauded for extensive charitable work, but criticized by the government for potentially neglecting public welfare during her husband's presidency; her future political ambitions remain uncertain.

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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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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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DRC Disease Outbreak: 53 Dead Within 48 Hours

A mysterious disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 53 people within 48 hours of symptom onset since January 21, with 419 total cases recorded; initial tests rule out Ebola and Marburg, while some samples were positive for malaria.

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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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British Businessman Murdered in Kenya

Campbell Scott, a 58-year-old British businessman, was found murdered near Nairobi, Kenya, on February 18, his body discovered by a cattle herder; two suspects are in custody.

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Germany's Election: Implications for African Immigration

After Germany's February 23rd election, CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz's plans for stricter immigration policies, including a five-point plan to curb illegal immigration, concern Africa, despite ongoing German development initiatives and assistance for skilled workers.

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