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Hunger and Aid Cuts Complicate Congo’s Ebola Response

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a worsening Ebola outbreak as aid agencies warn that food insecurity and shrinking humanitarian funding are weakening efforts to contain the virus. The World Food Programme (WFP) says millions of people in eastern Congo are facing severe hunger, making it harder for families to comply with quarantine measures or seek medical care during the outbreak. The crisis is centered in Ituri province, where […]

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Benin Swears In Romuald Wadagni as New President Amid Hopes for Stability and Reform

Former Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni was officially sworn in as Benin’s new president on Sunday, marking the beginning of a new political chapter for the West African nation after nearly a decade under outgoing leader Patrice Talon. The 49-year-old economist took the oath of office during a ceremony held at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, attended by regional leaders, diplomats, and senior government officials. Wadagni succeeds Talon, who stepped […]

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Tinubu Secures APC Nomination, Sets Stage for Fierce 2027 Re-Election Battle

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially secured the presidential nomination of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), paving the way for his bid for a second term in office ahead of the country’s 2027 general election. Tinubu clinched the party’s endorsement during a major APC gathering in Abuja, where delegates overwhelmingly backed the incumbent leader, reinforcing his grip on the ruling party and signaling the start of what analysts […]

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Outrage in China After Deadly Coal Mine Blast Kills 82

Anger is mounting across China following a devastating explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, which killed at least 82 people and injured more than 120 in what is now the country’s deadliest mining disaster in over 15 years. The blast, which occurred on Friday, has reignited painful memories of China’s mining safety crisis in the early 2000s, when frequent fatal accidents exposed widespread negligence in the industry. […]

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Tinubu Admits Nigerians Are Suffering Amid Economic Hardship and Rising Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the growing hardship facing millions of Nigerians, admitting that many citizens are still struggling with rising living costs and worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking after securing support within the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections, Tinubu said he is fully aware of the pain Nigerians are currently experiencing. His comments come at a time when inflation, food prices, fuel costs, and […]

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Kenya Court Ends Prosecution of Teenagers in Consensual Underage Relationships

Kenya’s High Court has delivered a landmark ruling ending the criminal prosecution of teenagers involved in consensual underage sexual relationships, a decision rights groups say could transform how the country handles adolescent reproductive health and juvenile justice. The ruling came after a legal challenge brought by the Centre for Reproductive Rights and other advocacy organizations on behalf of three Kenyan teenagers who had faced prosecution under the country’s Sexual Offences […]

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Chad Court Keeps Opposition Leader Succès Masra in Prison After Appeal Rejected

Chad’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal filed by former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, ensuring that one of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s most prominent critics will remain behind bars amid growing political tensions in the country. The ruling, delivered on Thursday in the capital N’Djamena, upholds Masra’s 20-year prison sentence handed down in August 2025 on charges including inciting violence and complicity in murder. His legal […]

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Turkish Opposition Leader Defies Court Order After Removal From Office

Turkey’s political tensions deepened on Thursday after opposition leader Özgür Özel refused to step down despite a court ruling that annulled his leadership of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), the country’s main opposition movement. Speaking outside the party headquarters in Ankara, Özel declared he would remain in office and continue resisting what he described as a politically motivated decision aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of future elections. Supporters gathered […]

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Kenya Transport Operators Suspend Strike for One Week After Deadly Fuel Price Protests

Public transport operators in Kenya have suspended their nationwide strike for one week, opening the door for fresh negotiations with the government after two days of violent protests that left at least four people dead and more than 30 injured. The strike brought transport services across the country to a standstill, with operators keeping vehicles off the roads for a second consecutive day and leaving thousands of commuters stranded. In […]

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