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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
forbes.com
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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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Russia's Troop Movements from Syria Amidst Regime Change

Amidst reports of Russian troop movements from Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, independent researchers observed the preparation of military equipment for transport, while Russian officials deny a withdrawal, citing ongoing negotiations with the new Syrian authorities. The poten...

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Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak

Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.

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Good Health and Well-being
fr.allafrica.com
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Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration

In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.

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No Poverty
china.org.cn
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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
fr.allafrica.com
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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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Ivory Coast Women March Against Femicide

Nearly 200 women and girls marched through Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, on December 2024, culminating 16 days of activism against femicide, highlighting the failures of the justice system and demanding stronger legal protections against gender-based violence, echoing a similar demonstration in 1949.

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Gender Equality
allafrica.com
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NAHCO Targets N300 Billion Revenue by 2029

NAHCO Plc, a Nigerian ground handling company, projects N300 billion in revenue by 2029, a plan based on operational improvements, digital leadership, and expanding services across its subsidiaries, aiming to significantly increase profitability and shareholder value while contributing substantially...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Gabon Curfew: Balancing Security and Economic Impact

A curfew imposed in Gabon following the August 30, 2023, military coup aims to maintain public security, but negatively impacts nighttime businesses and restricts individual freedoms, raising concerns about its long-term economic and social effects.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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