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East Africa Expands Cancer Screening to Save Lives

Women and girls across Kenya and Tanzania are set to benefit from a groundbreaking initiative aimed at increasing access to breast and cervical cancer screening, as well as life-saving vaccinations. The East Africa Comprehensive Cancer Project, backed by a Sh27 billion partnership,
January 30, 2025
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ECOWAS Acknowledges Exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially confirmed the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional bloc, marking a significant shift in the political and economic landscape of West Africa. The announcement, made on January 29,
January 30, 2025
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Romanian Mercenaries Exit Goma as M23 Rebels Advance

 A group of Romanian mercenaries hired by the Congolese government to help counter the growing threat of M23 rebels have begun their withdrawal, crossing into Rwanda as they prepare to return home. On Wednesday, more than 280 of these fighters were seen
January 30, 2025
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African Leaders Pledge Universal Energy Access by 2030

In a groundbreaking move, African leaders have pledged to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to 300 million people across the continent by 2030. This commitment came during the Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam on January 28, 2025, where heads
January 29, 2025

M23 Rebels Advance, Threaten DRC’s Goma City

The insurgency in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s east, led by the M23 rebel group, has grown more intense in the early months of 2025. The group has expanded its control over more territory, making significant gains, and is now threatening to
January 29, 2025
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SADC Leaders Meet for Urgent Talks in Dar

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security, led an urgent meeting of SADC Heads of State and Government at the State House in Dar es Salaam on January 28, 2025. The
January 29, 2025
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Trump Administration Freezes Global Health Aid, Sparking Concern

The Trump administration has abruptly halted the supply of life-saving medicines and medical supplies to vulnerable communities worldwide, triggering alarm among health experts and humanitarian organizations. The freeze affects crucial programs supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), including
January 29, 2025
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Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela Leaves Several Dead

What was meant to be a deeply spiritual gathering turned into a tragedy early Wednesday when a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela left at least seven people dead and around ten others injured. The massive Hindu pilgrimage, which draws millions of
January 29, 2025
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