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NAIROBI – For centuries, the narrative of human trafficking in Africa was defined by physical chains and the brutal forced movement of people for labor or sexual exploitation. However, as the international community marks the
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The escalating security crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region is increasingly disrupting not only civilian life but also religious institutions, as a wave of kidnappings has forced church leaders to alter long-standing pastoral activities. The development
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Prominent Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye has been admitted in critical condition to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. The 70-year-old politician collapsed in the dock during a
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ADDIS ABABA – The halls of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa are currently witnessing a historic convergence. From July 29 to 30, 2026, the inaugural World Public Summit: Africa
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In a landmark moment for institutional governance in North Africa, Algeria’s People’s National Assembly elected Khalida Boufedeche as its new Speaker. By securing a decisive 302 votes, Boufedeche became the first woman to hold the
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DJIBOUTI CITY – The recent torrential storms that swept through Djibouti's Dikhil Region, particularly devastating the Mouloud area, serve as a stark and immediate reminder of Africa's escalating climate crisis. While the nation's emergency response,
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As international financial support declines sharply, African nations face a critical turning point. Health experts urge regional governments to expand domestic healthcare spending to protect hard-won progress against HIV/AIDS and prevent a disastrous resurgence. Global
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The Ugandan Ministry of Health has officially declared the end of the country’s 2026 Ebola virus disease outbreak, confirming that the nation is once again Ebola-free. Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced the development in Kampala,
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Veteran Ugandan diplomat and former senior United Nations official Olara Otunnu has officially entered the race for UN Secretary-General. Nominated by the Ugandan government as the seventh official candidate to succeed António Guterres, Otunnu brings
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Recently, Sudan’s civil war entered a decisive new phase. Specifically, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Commander and Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, ordered a massive ground offensive. Consequently, the military intends
