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Niger: Niamey Revokes Military Cooperation Agreement with the United States After Tense Bilateral Talks

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- The military regime in Niger on Saturday revoked «with immediate effect» the military cooperation agreement with the United States dating from 2012. The decision followed several days of tense discussions involving a
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Niger: Niamey Revokes Military Cooperation Agreement with the United States After Tense Bilateral Talks

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- The military regime in Niger on Saturday revoked «with immediate effect» the military cooperation agreement with the United States dating from 2012. The decision followed several days of tense discussions involving a delegation of senior American officials who visited the capital Niamey last week - a trip apparently triggered by growing concerns that Niger was moving towards a uranium sales deal with Iran.

Sudan: Sudan - 5 Million At Risk of Starvation Due to War, UN Says

[DW] The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces militia has decimated the country's ability to feed itself and prevented humanitarian aid from reaching those who need it most.
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Sudan: Sudan - 5 Million At Risk of Starvation Due to War, UN Says

[DW] The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces militia has decimated the country's ability to feed itself and prevented humanitarian aid from reaching those who need it most.

Madagascar: Southern Madagascar, Where Girls Are Sold Into Marriage Before They Are Born

[UN News] Efforts are being made in the south of Madagascar to end a traditional but illegal practice in which girls are promised as a wife to older men, sometimes even before they are born.
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Madagascar: Southern Madagascar, Where Girls Are Sold Into Marriage Before They Are Born

[UN News] Efforts are being made in the south of Madagascar to end a traditional but illegal practice in which girls are promised as a wife to older men, sometimes even before they are born.

Guinea: Prosecution Seeks Crimes Against Humanity Charges in Guinea Massacre Trial

[HRW] Earlier this month, in the landmark trial of Guinea's former president and 10 others, including former ministers, who are accused of responsibility for a massacre and rapes in a stadium, the prosecution team requested the reclassification of charges to
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Guinea: Prosecution Seeks Crimes Against Humanity Charges in Guinea Massacre Trial

[HRW] Earlier this month, in the landmark trial of Guinea's former president and 10 others, including former ministers, who are accused of responsibility for a massacre and rapes in a stadium, the prosecution team requested the reclassification of charges to crimes against humanity. The trial is currently suspended until March 18, 2024, to allow for the defense's response.

Africa: Unveiling the Harambee~Ubuntu Pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies Brand

[TrustAfrica] We are proud to announce a significant development in the pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies Initiative emanating from our recent insightful and collaborative strategising meeting in Kenya, from 1-2 March 2024.
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Africa: Unveiling the Harambee~Ubuntu Pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies Brand

[TrustAfrica] We are proud to announce a significant development in the pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies Initiative emanating from our recent insightful and collaborative strategising meeting in Kenya, from 1-2 March 2024.

South Africa: Supreme Court Grants Motsoaledi Leave to Appeal Zimbabwe Immigration Federation Case

[Department of Home Affairs] It will be recalled that in the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) and Zimbabwe Immigration Federation (ZIF) matters, the full court of the Gauteng Division granted orders sought by HSF and ZIF on 28 June 2023. These are matters that h
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South Africa: Supreme Court Grants Motsoaledi Leave to Appeal Zimbabwe Immigration Federation Case

[Department of Home Affairs] It will be recalled that in the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) and Zimbabwe Immigration Federation (ZIF) matters, the full court of the Gauteng Division granted orders sought by HSF and ZIF on 28 June 2023. These are matters that have to do with the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP).

Sudan: Sudan's Forgotten War - a New Diplomatic Push Is Needed

[Chatham House] After nearly a year of devastating conflict, there is little sign of a ceasefire. Concerted high-level international pressure is needed to change the calculations of the generals and support a democratic transition.
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Sudan: Sudan's Forgotten War - a New Diplomatic Push Is Needed

[Chatham House] After nearly a year of devastating conflict, there is little sign of a ceasefire. Concerted high-level international pressure is needed to change the calculations of the generals and support a democratic transition.

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Hint At a New West African Currency - What It'll Take for It to Succeed

[The Conversation Africa] On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger's ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and Mali. «The currency is a first step toward breaking free fro
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Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Hint At a New West African Currency - What It'll Take for It to Succeed

[The Conversation Africa] On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger's ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and Mali. «The currency is a first step toward breaking free from the legacy of colonisation,» he said on national TV, referring to the CFA franc inherited from French colonisation.

Senegal: Presidential Candidates Concerned about Health, Rule of Law and Youth Employment

[allAfrica] Dakar -- The campaigning continues in Senegal with the 19 candidates for the presidential election, but at this stage - with a few weeks to go - the candidates no longer have time to go to the nooks and crannies of the country to meet citizens.
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Senegal: Presidential Candidates Concerned about Health, Rule of Law and Youth Employment

[allAfrica] Dakar -- The campaigning continues in Senegal with the 19 candidates for the presidential election, but at this stage - with a few weeks to go - the candidates no longer have time to go to the nooks and crannies of the country to meet citizens.

Ethiopia: No Infrastructure for Returning Displaced People in Western Oromia

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the heart of Western Oromia, a relentless battle has been unfolding for years, plunging the region into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty.
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Ethiopia: No Infrastructure for Returning Displaced People in Western Oromia

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the heart of Western Oromia, a relentless battle has been unfolding for years, plunging the region into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty.

Nigeria: Overcoming Barriers to Kidney Health in Nigeria - - World Kidney Day 2024

[Nigeria Health Watch] Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman in Gashau, a Local Government Area (LGA) in northern Yobe State, Nigeria was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) in Damaturu. This diagnosi
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Nigeria: Overcoming Barriers to Kidney Health in Nigeria - - World Kidney Day 2024

[Nigeria Health Watch] Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman in Gashau, a Local Government Area (LGA) in northern Yobe State, Nigeria was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) in Damaturu. This diagnosis came weeks after she had been experiencing headaches and continuous vomiting. According to her husband, Abubakar Mohammed, Hauwa's condition worsened, as she was constantly screaming, biting, and attempting to run away from the hospital leading some to believe that she

South Africa: Young Voices Missing in Online Chatter as South Africans Prepare to Vote

[allAfrica] South Africa's upcoming elections sparked extensive online chatter, but a crucial question remains: where are the young voters? The discussions on social media, with over 450,000 mentions between February 12th and 29th, reveal a mix of frustration
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South Africa: Young Voices Missing in Online Chatter as South Africans Prepare to Vote

[allAfrica] South Africa's upcoming elections sparked extensive online chatter, but a crucial question remains: where are the young voters? The discussions on social media, with over 450,000 mentions between February 12th and 29th, reveal a mix of frustrations and hopes, reveals the Center for Analytics and Behavioral Change (CABC).

Kenya: Will Kenya Send Troops Now That Haiti PM Has Resigned?

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid deadly gang violence in the country even as Kenya plans to send police officers there.
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Kenya: Will Kenya Send Troops Now That Haiti PM Has Resigned?

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid deadly gang violence in the country even as Kenya plans to send police officers there.

South Africa: Johannesburg Residents Face Health Risks as Water Shortages Continue

[allAfrica] As the water shortage in certain parts of Johannesburg worsens, frustrated residents are increasingly exposed to health risks.
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South Africa: Johannesburg Residents Face Health Risks as Water Shortages Continue

[allAfrica] As the water shortage in certain parts of Johannesburg worsens, frustrated residents are increasingly exposed to health risks.

Nigeria: Neglected Humanitarian Crisis Escalates in Northwest Nigeria

[MSF] The level of humanitarian support available to respond to people's critical needs in northern Nigeria is in dramatic decline. In the northwest, a humanitarian crisis persists, with catastrophic levels of malnutrition and recurrent outbreaks of preventab
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Nigeria: Neglected Humanitarian Crisis Escalates in Northwest Nigeria

[MSF] The level of humanitarian support available to respond to people's critical needs in northern Nigeria is in dramatic decline. In the northwest, a humanitarian crisis persists, with catastrophic levels of malnutrition and recurrent outbreaks of preventable diseases, says Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Yet, the situation is largely being ignored by donors and aid organisations.

West Africa: Experts Question Central Sahel Military Alliance Among Juntas

[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Less than a week after West Africa's three military led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger said they are forming a joint counterterrorism force, experts are voicing concerns about the arrangement.
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West Africa: Experts Question Central Sahel Military Alliance Among Juntas

[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Less than a week after West Africa's three military led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger said they are forming a joint counterterrorism force, experts are voicing concerns about the arrangement.

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Reaffirms Confidence in Boeing Five Years After Fatal Crash

[Business Day Africa] As Ethiopian Airlines commemorates the fifth anniversary of the 2019 Boeing 737 Max 8 crash, the carrier showcases renewed confidence in Boeing, evident through additional orders, despite recent challenges faced by aircraft within the sa
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Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Reaffirms Confidence in Boeing Five Years After Fatal Crash

[Business Day Africa] As Ethiopian Airlines commemorates the fifth anniversary of the 2019 Boeing 737 Max 8 crash, the carrier showcases renewed confidence in Boeing, evident through additional orders, despite recent challenges faced by aircraft within the same family.

Nigeria: Tinubu, Act Now, Over Metastasising Acts of Terror

[Premium Times] President Tinubu has acknowledged that vast areas of the country are not policed or are under the authority of non-state actors.
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Nigeria: Tinubu, Act Now, Over Metastasising Acts of Terror

[Premium Times] President Tinubu has acknowledged that vast areas of the country are not policed or are under the authority of non-state actors.

Africa: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates

[State Department] Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Africa and the Middle East March 11-23, demonstrating the priority the Administration places on ending the Sudan conflict, meeting the immediate and dire humanitarian needs of the Sudanes
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Africa: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates

[State Department] Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Africa and the Middle East March 11-23, demonstrating the priority the Administration places on ending the Sudan conflict, meeting the immediate and dire humanitarian needs of the Sudanese people, and charting a path toward civilian, democratic government.

Uganda: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates

[State Department] Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Africa and the Middle East March 11-23, demonstrating the priority the Administration places on ending the Sudan conflict, meeting the immediate and dire humanitarian needs of the Sudanes
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Uganda: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates

[State Department] Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Africa and the Middle East March 11-23, demonstrating the priority the Administration places on ending the Sudan conflict, meeting the immediate and dire humanitarian needs of the Sudanese people, and charting a path toward civilian, democratic government.