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How Egypt eradicated malaria after century-long effort
How Egypt eradicated malaria after century-long effort

How Egypt eradicated malaria after century-long effort

The World Health Organization has announced that malaria has been completely eradicated in Egypt, calling the result "truly historic". The country has been pursuing this public health goal for nearly a century.…
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Why Black Tunisians suffer historic racism
Why Black Tunisians suffer historic racism

Why Black Tunisians suffer historic racism

As the world marks International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, more Black Tunisians are now coming out openly to speak against the deep-rooted racism they have been facing for years.…
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Police and protesters clash in Maputo after disputed election
People charge towards the police, during a nationwide strike called by Mozambique presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane to protest the provisional results of an October 9 election, in Maputo, Mozambique, October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Mozambique: police and protesters clash in Maputo after disputed election

It's been a day of unrest in Maputo, Mozambique, in the wake of the killing of two members of the political opposition on Saturday. This Monday, police fired tear gas at protesters,…
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Nigeria's 'Twinopolis' celebrates unique heritage
Nigeria's 'Twinopolis' celebrates unique heritage

Nigeria’s ‘Twinopolis’ celebrates unique heritage

The global average birthrate for twins is around 12 per 1,000 births, but in Igbo-Ora, a community in Nigeria’s southwest, that rate is about four times higher. Proudly celebrating the unusual abundance,…
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Kenya's Parliament removes the Deputy President from office
Kenya's Parliament removes the Deputy President from office

Kenya’s Parliament removes the Deputy President from office

Kenyan senators voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office, despite his absence from his impeachment trial due to hospitalisation, according to his lawyer. Gachagua was expected to testify in the…
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Sudan military air strike killed 23 in market
Sudan military air strike killed 23 in market

Sudan: military air strike killed 23 in market

The army continues to advance on the Sudanese capital, days after dozens are killed in air strikes on Khartoum. The devastating 18-month war has created the world's biggest humanitarian crisis and rolled…
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Kenya relocates dozens of elephants to larger park
Kenya relocates dozens of elephants to larger park

Kenya relocates dozens of elephants to larger park

Kenya has begun a landmark operation to relocate 50 elephants from the overcrowded Mwea National Reserve to the more spacious Aberdare National Park, in a bid to ease environmental pressure and reduce…
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