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5 May 2023
As the crisis in Sudan intensifies despite truces and ceasefires, many regional interests are at stake — and under threat. So who is backing who in Africa's third-biggest nation?
4 May 2023
Sudanese refugees are depending on private aid networks as deteriorating conditions plunge the population into a humanitarian disaster. A new democratic heavyweight has entered the political scene, but challenges remain.
4 May 2023
The United Nations pressed Sudan's warring factions on Wednesday to guarantee safe passage of humanitarian aid after six trucks were looted and air strikes in the capital undermined a supposed truce.
4 May 2023
Germany's largest ethical bank is selling a multimillion-dollar bond to invest in threatened media companies and promote journalistic independence in Eastern Europe. Both press freedom and investors are set to benefit.
4 May 2023
Industrial accidents kill thousands of people and disable thousands of others every year in India. According to the government, at least 6,500 workers died on the job between 2017 and 2021. Labour activists say the figure could be higher.
4 May 2023
The pope reiterated his calls for welcoming migrants after a meeting with nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban. He will also lead an open-air mass outside parliament on Sunday.
4 May 2023
Azerbaijan and Armenia have been in a deadlock for decades, fighting two wars over the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave that have killed thousands of people.
4 May 2023
This May Day, French protesters may have felt as if they were being watched – and indeed they were. Police in France are using drones to "secure" the rallies. This controversial strategy has been criticised by several NGOs amid concerns about civil liberties.
4 May 2023
Police in Europe has struck the infamous 'Ndrangheta mafia organization. The crime group is accused of smuggling cocaine and several other offences.
4 May 2023
The troops will help US Border Patrol, but they will not take part in law enforcement duties, the White House said. The decision comes as the US grapples with large numbers of migrants at its southern border.
4 May 2023
Germany has fallen five spots in this year's Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders. The annual report has given a stark warning against advances in disinformation.
4 May 2023
Meet the NGO in Ghana assisting people with mental health issues take care of their daily needs. In addition to help with treatment plans, the patients are given work opportunities in farming to support their expenses.
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Nigeria has revoked 924 dormant mining licences while calling on investors to apply for the licences offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Meanwhile, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the government to review the mining industry strategy to attract mineral exploration investments, reignite mining project development, and accelerate new mineral discoveries.
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