Sudan’s Civil War Escalates
One of the states of Sudan, North Dafur, is facing an attack from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies, who are fighting the Sundanese Armed Forces (SAF) in their country’s civil war. The fighting...
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Post-International Women’s Month: a History of Illegal Female Circumcision in Kenya
30 years ago, 179 governments assembled in Cairo Egypt for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), where Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was recognized as a violation of human rights. Following the commencement, various countries...
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Sénégal: Macky Sall Keeps Presidential Election Date in Limbo Amidst Political Tensions
In a highly anticipated address to the Senegalese press, President Macky Sall refrains from setting an official date for the presidential election, previously scheduled for February 25. Despite announcing a delay, he assures that his term...
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Macron’s Controversial Move to Eliminate Birthright Citizenship for Mayotte
In a recent development, Emmanuel Macron is set to discuss a constitutional reform eliminating the right to citizenship by birth in Mayotte, a French overseas department. This move has triggered widespread discontent, with the population expressing...
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Mali Mine Collapse Kills 70+
On January 24, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Mali’s Koulikoro region, where a tunnel collapse took the lives of at least 40 workers at a gold mine. While initial estimates suggested a toll of over...
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Breaking Barriers: African Women in Politics and the Journey to Equality
In the heart of Africa, a powerful transformation is unfolding—one that transcends the boundaries of tradition and paves the way for equality. Imagine a continent where women, once confined by societal norms, are now emerging as...
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Crisis in the CAR: UN Races to Halt Rebel Violence
The Central African Republic (CAR), located in Central Africa, continues to grapple with persistent violence due to the presence of various rebel groups and criminal gangs. A recent tragic event spotlighted this precarious situation: on December...
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Madagascar’s Controversial Recent Election
Madagascar’s recent presidential election, held amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and public skepticism, has once again placed the island nation at a crossroads. President Andry Rajoelina’s victory for a third term, mired in controversy, poses...
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Bringing Back the Beloved Dodo
The billion-dollar genetics company Colossal Biosciences has partnered with a wildlife charity in Mauritius in attempting to bring back the dodo, one of the world’s most famous and beloved extinct animals. Colossal Biosciences has stated that...
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Attempted Coup in Sierra Leone Leaves 19 Dead
A series of attacks in which armed men attacked institutions in the capital city, including military barracks and prisons, in Sierra Leone over the weekend was a failed coup attempt, according to police and government officials...
