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Rights Groups Demand Justice for Two Guinean Activists Missing for a Year

A coalition of 25 local and international human rights organizations is urging Guinean authorities to immediately reveal the fate of…

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Amnesty International Sounds Alarm on Worsening Crackdown in Guinea

Amnesty International has issued a scathing report denouncing the increasing repression of civil liberties and human rights in Guinea, where…

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Rights Groups Urge Guinea to Reveal Fate of Missing Activists After One Year

A coalition of 25 local and international human rights organisations has called on the Guinean authorities to immediately disclose the…

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Ghana Launches Security Task Force to Combat Gold Smuggling and Recover Lost Revenue

Ghana has launched its first national anti-smuggling task force to curb the illegal trade in gold, as the West African…

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Kenya’s ‘Saba Saba’ Protests Leave 31 Dead, Fuel Growing Discontent with Ruto’s Government

At least 31 people were killed and more than 100 injured during widespread anti-government protests in Kenya this week, in…

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U.S. to Maintain Aid to Ethiopia Under New State Department-Led Structure

The United States has confirmed it will continue providing key humanitarian and development assistance to Ethiopia, but under a newly…

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UAE Denies Supplying Arms or Backing Any Side in Sudan Conflict

The United Arab Emirates has strongly denied allegations of supplying weapons or backing any party involved in Sudan’s ongoing war,…

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UN Committee Raises Alarm Over 1.8 Million Displaced and Stateless in Chad in 2024

A United Nations committee has expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Chad, revealing that the country currently…

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South Africa, Russia Push Back Against Trump’s Tariff Threats over BRICS Policy Alignment

South Africa and Russia have both rejected accusations of hostility toward the United States, following threats by U.S. President Donald…

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Chad Faces Surge in Stateless and Displaced Populations Amid Ongoing Crises

Chad is grappling with a deepening humanitarian crisis, with 1.8 million people currently displaced or stateless within its borders, according…

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Ethiopia Celebrates Graduation of First Naval Officers Since Losing Sea Access

Ethiopia has officially welcomed home its first cohort of naval officers trained abroad, in a landmark step towards rebuilding its…

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WFP Launches Emergency Airdrops in South Sudan Amid Worsening Hunger Crisis

The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched emergency airdrops of food assistance in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, targeting communities…

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