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Chad Legislative Elections: Ruling Party Wins Amidst Opposition Boycott and Fraud Allegations

Chad held legislative elections on October 28th, 2024, with a reported 75% voter turnout yielding a victory for the ruling party; however, the opposition boycotted the vote and denounced it as fraudulent due to missing ballots and pre-fabricated results, raising concerns about democratic processes.

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Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Boycott and Low Turnout

Chad held its first parliamentary election in 13 years on Sunday, with low voter turnout and an opposition boycott amid concerns of pre-determined results; the election is seen as a key step in the transition to democracy following the 2021 death of the former president.

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Chad Holds Elections Amidst Opposition Boycott

Chadians participated in parliamentary and regional elections on October 8, 2023, concluding a three-year transition from military rule; however, major opposition parties boycotted the vote, alleging an uncredible electoral process, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the results and the countr...

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Malaria and Respiratory Infections Cause Outbreak in Congo

The WHO determined that a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially feared to be a novel disease, resulted from a combination of malaria and common respiratory infections, exacerbated by widespread malnutrition, leading to dozens of deaths.

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Madagascar: Balancing International Ambitions with Domestic Crises in 2025

Madagascar's 2025 agenda includes hosting the COI summit in Nosy Be and the SADC summit in Antananarivo, aiming to boost its international standing while simultaneously tackling energy and water crises and meeting IMF conditions for budgetary aid.

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Famine Declared in Sudan Amidst Government Withdrawal from IPC

The IPC declared famine in parts of Sudan, citing three criteria: severe food shortages affecting over 20 percent of the population, acute malnutrition in one-third of children, and at least two hunger-related deaths per 10,000 daily. Sudan's government suspended its participation in the IPC, accusi...

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DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit

During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...

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Benguela Eye Center Treats 55,000 Patients in 2024, Expands Services

The Benguela Ophthalmological Center in Angola treated 55,000 patients in 2024, performing 3,600 cataract surgeries monthly, expanding services to children and offering free glaucoma surgeries, significantly impacting eye care access across Angola and neighboring countries.

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DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition

Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.

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Chad's Contested Elections: Low Turnout Amidst Boycott and Concerns

Chad held general elections on December 29th, 2023, with a significant opposition boycott, amid concerns about electoral fairness and a backdrop of ongoing conflicts and economic hardship; the ruling party is expected to win.

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Over 10,000 Migrant Deaths Reported in 2024 Sea Crossings to Spain

A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals over 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting sea passage to Spain, a 58% increase from 2023, with 9,757 deaths on the Atlantic route and 700 on Mediterranean routes; discrepancies exist with other organizations' data.

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France Begins Troop Withdrawal from Chad

France has begun withdrawing its troops from Chad, handing over its first military base in Faya-Largeau on Thursday; the move follows the end of military cooperation between the two countries last month and coincides with upcoming Chadian elections.

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