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From Conakry to Bamako: Tracking Russia’s Covert Arms Trail into Mali
Africa.com
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July 23, 2025
Russia is quietly turning Guinea into a key logistics hub for arms deliveries to Mali, a strategy that allows it to bypass international scrutiny. According to RFI’s investigation, at least three Russian convoys have landed at Conakry’s port this...
EAC’s plan to ease cost of air travel
Zawya
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High taxes, fees and charges on airlines in Africa have been cited among the measures keeping air transport development on the continent aground. Air transport in Africa is still considered a luxury service, as governments tend to overtax the...
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia Opens with Focus on National Priorities and Regional Infrastructure
Africa.com
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July 21, 2025
Inaugurated by H.E. Mrs. Chaltu Sani, Minister of the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, the events run until 28 June at Millennium Hall Over 180 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, Germany, India, Italy and the UAE,...
After the storm: An old virus, new Frontline
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 26, 2025
Ethiopia’s evolving battle against HIV enters a new phase In June 1981, a cryptic alarm began to echo from hospitals in Los Angeles and New York: young men, previously healthy, were succumbing to rare, aggressive illnesses that confounded doctors...
Detroit Is One of the Most Polluted Cities on Earth Right Now
Newsweek
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August 4, 2025
Detroit has logged one of the worst air qualities of any city in the world, surpassing other international urban hubs as pollution levels spike due to wildfires across the border in Canada. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has continued to drift over...
Dangerous places in Africa
Zimbabwe Independent
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If you are not sure about the safety of your chosen destination, this guide to the most dangerous places in Africa might help you decide where (not) to go! Planning a trip to Africa? A popular destination for travellers seeking adventure, this...
The Importance Of A Robust End-Of-Life Battery Management System In South Africa
Africa.com
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July 25, 2025
The environmental consequences of incorrect battery disposal can be catastrophic. Landfilling batteries can lead to the leaching of toxic substances into soil and water, while poor handling poses fire risks and can release harmful emissions....
Chad’s struggle for democracy is far from over as it steadily takes an authoritarian turn
Daily Maverick
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July 31, 2025
Chad emerged from its political transition in January following presidential and parliamentary elections. The country underwent regime change in 2021 when Mahamat Déby took office after the death of his father and long-time president. The election...
ANALYSIS: Chad’s struggle for democracy is far from over
Premium Times
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July 31, 2025
Chad emerged from its political transition in January following presidential and parliamentary elections. The country underwent regime change in 2021 when Mahamat Déby took office after the death of his father and long-time president. The election...
Mahama (Rwanda) : a symbolic consultation to mobilize Congolese refugees for voluntary repatriation
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Mahama, July 15, 2025 – The Rwandan government, in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has launched what it calls an “opinion poll” among Congolese refugees in the Mahama camp, in...
South Africa’s National Budget Clears Key Hurdle with Cross-Party Support
Africa.com
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July 23, 2025
South Africa’s Parliament has passed the 2025 and 2026 Appropriation Bill with support from a broad coalition of parties, including the Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), ActionSA, and Build One South Africa (BOSA). The bill...
Death by a thousand cuts:Humanitarian aid undermined
The National
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In a year that has seen climate-related disasters, escalating conflict and increasing global displacement, the system intended to reduce human suffering is itself being undermined. Humanitarian assistance is under unprecedented pressure, not only...
‘You’re going to see this flood of new stories’: Why African animators are excited about AI
Yahoo News
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Digital technology may have led to the decline of hand-drawn animation, but it still required legions of creatives and technicians to feed into the process. Now some fear that artificial intelligence (AI) could push the human touch further still...
UN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda, what are they doing inDRC?
Zambian Observer
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July 20, 2025
Rwanda is in “command and control” of M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda has “unilaterally doubled its military presence” in the DRC, and armed groups – including those aligned to the Congolese government – are...
Construction And Infrastructure Excellence Recognised At This Year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa
Africa.com
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July 17, 2025
The events welcomed over 8,858 industry professionals and government stakeholders over three high-impact days Top speakers from Dreyer Project Dynamics, Infrastructure South Africa and The South African Institute of Building Design shared...
Environmental Security Weekly Watch: July 28-August 1, 2025
New Security Beat - Washington DC
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August 1, 2025
A window into what we’re reading at the Stimson Center’s Environmental Security Program Low Political Will and Depleted Supplies: Inside Iran’s Water Crisis (The New York Times) Water shortages are a day-to-day reality for many Iranians, as...
Successful China Visit Cements TIA’s Commitment To Supporting Innovation For Global Impact
Africa.com
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July 16, 2025
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) participated in a successful South African delegation led by the Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande in Chengdu, China in June 2025. The aim of the high-level Ministerial...
The Growing Role Of Hybrid Backup Solutions In Securing Africa’s Digital Future
Africa.com
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July 21, 2025
By Aslam Tajbhai, Head of Solutions at Data Management Professionals South Africa As Africa’s digital economy rapidly grows, businesses across the continent are facing the challenge of securing data in an environment characterised by evolving...
2025 AfroBasket - Latest news and Training camps tracker
FIBA Basketball
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LUANDA - NAMIBE (Angola) - With the quadrennial African Championship just around the corner, we bring you the latest news on how the 16 participating teams are preparing. Some of the teams held training camps in different parts of the globe. The...
99% of Interfaith Marriage Bans Found in Muslim Nations
Patheos
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July 27, 2025
Using freedom of interfaith marriage as an indicator of religious pluralism, this study reveals that 99% of legal restrictions on interfaith unions are imposed by Islamic countries. Specifically, 32 out of 53 Muslim-majority countries (60.4%)...