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Mali: Former prime minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga charged with embezzlement
The former prime minister was remanded in custody while awaiting trial.
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Uganda’s 2026 presidential race heats up
As anticipation builds, Museveni's campaign promises continuity, stability, and development, while the opposition is mounting a vigorous challenge, rallying for a new era in Uganda’s political landscape.
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Libya’s municipal elections: HNEC urges caution over unofficial results
As Liberty inches toward restoring local governance, HNEC’s call for patience and reliance on official data is a critical step in safeguarding election integrity—even amid considerable logistical and security challenges.
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Fossil discovery in Ethiopia reveals missing chapter in human evolution
Fossil Discovery in Ethiopia Reveals Missing Chapter in Human Evolution
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M23 rebels killed 140 civilians in Eastern DRC, HRW says
A new report from Human Rights Watch says at least 140 civilians were killed in July by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The advocacy group says the real figures could be over 300, echoing U.N. findings, as violence surges despite US and Qatar led peace
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Underwater Christ statue in Liguria cleaned by divers
The submerged statue of Christ of the Abyss, a landmark off Liguria’s coast, has been cleaned in an underwater operation.
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White House opens TikTok account despite upcoming ban
The @WhiteHouse account has already garnered more than 80,000 followers since launching on Tuesday with a short video montage of the President captioned ” America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?”.
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New malaria drug brings hope for infants in Uganda
Swiss regulators have approved the first malaria treatment safe for infants. The new drug, known as Coartem Baby or Riamet Baby, is specifically formulated for newborns and infants under five kilograms, an age group previously left out of treatment plans.
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South Africa moves against rhino horn traffickers
This development comes amid growing concerns about wildlife crime. In 2024, 516 rhinos were poached across Africa, highlighting the urgent need for robust anti-trafficking measures
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Somalia: Somali Government Faces Mounting Criticism As Its 4-Year Term Nears End
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Aug 20 -- Somalia's federal government, led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is facing growing accusations of rights violations, forced evictions, and misuse of state power, as his presidential term approaches its final stretch.
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South Africa: Cape Town Wants National Government to Save Its Disability Transport Service
[GroundUp] But the Department of Social Development denies receiving such a request
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reinforces Climate Diplomacy Through Green Legacy Initiative
[Ethiopian Herald] With significant geopolitical consequences, the climate issue is one of the biggest problems of the twenty-first century. Right now, the planet is expected to get significantly warmer. A larger role for foreign policy in international climate policy, specifically through climate diplomacy, is justified because of the substantial implications