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EconomyWhy the Global Humanitarian System Must Look Beyond Emergency Aid
With traditional aid budgets declining amid protracted global conflicts, experts argue that emergency assistance must be complemented by strategic private investment and philanthropy.
HealthTrump Administration Cuts Spark Severe Global Health Disruptions for Pediatric HIV and Maternal Care
A study reveals that Trump administration funding cuts and the dismantling of USAID have severely disrupted critical HIV/AIDS programs for mothers and children worldwide, contradicting official claims of protection.
Breaking NewsSouth Africa Launches Manhunt After Over 30 Killed in Three Separate Shootings
South African police are searching for suspects after three separate mass shootings overnight left over 30 people dead in townships across the country.
PoliticsEgypt's Push for Peaceful Conflict Resolution Gains Global Recognition, Says Cabinet
Cabinet Spokesperson Mohamed Adel stated that Egypt's advocacy for peaceful conflict resolution is gaining international recognition, highlighting the country's diplomatic messages at the UN General Assembly.
Breaking NewsRenewed Violence and Shifting Alliances Threaten Ethiopia as Tigray Conflict Erupts Once Again
Renewed violence has erupted in Ethiopia's Tigray region, shattering the 2022 peace agreement as former enemies form new alliances to fight the federal government. Analysts warn the escalating conflict could surpass the devastation of the previous war.
PoliticsTigrayan Leaders Declare New War Following Outbreak of Fighting That Shatters Ethiopia Peace Deal
Leaders in the Tigray region of Ethiopia announced a new war against the federal government after fighting broke out, shattering the 2022 Pretoria Agreement.
PoliticsDiplomatic Tensions Reopen Between Nigeria and South Africa Following Violent Anti-Migrant Protests
A fresh diplomatic rift has emerged between Nigeria and South Africa following a series of violent anti-migrant protests and the deaths of Nigerian nationals, testing relations between the continent's two influential powers.
SportsOlympic Flame Touches Down in Senegal Marking Historic African Debut
The Olympic flame has arrived in Senegal, marking the very first time an Olympic event will take place in Africa.
PoliticsBeyond the Battlefield: How Ukraine is Hunting Russian Forces in African Deserts
Ukrainian elite drone operators and military specialists have been deployed to Africa and the Middle East to assist rebel forces and train local troops, extending Kyiv's fight against Russian forces beyond its own borders.
PoliticsUN General Assembly Adopts Equal Earth Projection Resolution to Fix Centuries of Cartographic Distortion
The United Nations General Assembly voted to promote the Equal Earth projection, aiming to correct centuries of map distortions that have shrunk Africa and other equatorial regions.
PoliticsCorrecting Global Cartography: UN Backs Resolution to Adopt Equal Earth Map and Reveal Africa's True Size
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt the Equal Earth map projection, aiming to correct historical distortions that made Africa appear much smaller than it truly is.
MiscellaneousNew UN Map Reveals Africa's True Scale Amid Ongoing Water Crisis Investigations in Gaza
The United Nations has approved a new map showcasing Africa's true size, while questions persist regarding the impact of Israel's destruction on Gaza's water crisis.
PoliticsUN General Assembly Adopts New Map Resolution to Correct Africa's True Scale
The United Nations voted to adopt a new world map resolution aimed at reflecting Africa's true size and correcting a colonial-era cartographic distortion. The initiative, led by African states, promotes the Equal Earth projection over the traditional Mercator map.
PoliticsUS Stands Alone in Opposing UN Resolution to Adopt Maps Showing Africa's True Size
The UN General Assembly has backed a resolution promoting maps that accurately depict Africa's true size, with the US casting the sole opposing vote.
PoliticsEgyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Calls for Urgent Action at AU Summit Amid Unprecedented African Crises
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly addressed the extraordinary AU summit in Luanda on behalf of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, calling for comprehensive action to tackle Africa's unprecedented challenges and conflicts.
PoliticsFleeing Persecution in Iran, an Activist Finds Herself Deported by the US to the Central African Republic
A young Iranian activist who won a legal protection order in the US was deported to the dangerous and unfamiliar Central African Republic under a controversial third-country removal policy.
PoliticsLiberia Receives US Deportees Under New Deal, Echoing Historic Migration Ties
Liberia has begun receiving migrants deported from the US under a new agreement, sparking complex reactions among locals in a nation historically tied to American migration.
PoliticsCameroon's 93-Year-Old President Paul Biya Sparks Concerns After Two-Month Absence in Europe
Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya has spent the last two months in Europe, sparking renewed questions about his health, governance, and a potential power vacuum.
EconomyPrime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Hails Julius Nyerere Dam as a Symbol of Egypt's Expanding Influence in Africa
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the inauguration of the Julius Nyerere Dam in Tanzania, highlighting the project as a major milestone in Egyptian-Tanzanian cooperation and a symbol of Egypt's expanding influence in Africa.
Breaking NewsTragic Ferry Disaster on Lake Kariba Claims at Least 72 Lives, Including 18 Children
At least 72 people, including 18 children, died after an overloaded ferry capsized in strong waves on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. Rescue operations and memorial services follow the tragic maritime disaster.