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DRC: Malaria cited as cause of deaths, and infections in Equateur province/in /by
A false alarm. Dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases which sparked panic in Congo's Equateur province have been attributed to malaria. Initial suspicions had pointed to a mystery disease.
Protests erupt as Iowa bill threatens gender identity protections/in /by
Hundreds protested at the Iowa Capitol against a bill to remove gender identity protections, which moved quickly through the legislature despite opposition.
Amid drought, King urges Moroccans not to kill sheep for Eid al-Adha/in /by
In the first request in 29 years, he cited economic hardship and the climate crisis for dwindling herds and rising prices.
DR Congo’s Goma faces economic and financial crisis following M23 takeover/in /by
Businesses are struggling to survive, financial transactions are almost impossible, and people are having trouble making ends meet.
Ethiopia and Somalia hold talks aimed at reaffirming ties/in /by
The two countries fell out last year over Ethiopia's deal with Somalia's breakaway territory of Somaliland to gain access to the sea.
DRC: deadly explosion at M23 rally wounds dozens, rebel leaders say/in /by
After an explosion went off in the midst of an M23 rally in the DRC, dozens have been wounded and eleven killed according to rebel leaders. The incident unfolded in eastern Congo’s city of Bukavu.
Ukraine Weighs U.S. Rare Earth Deal Amid War Efforts/in /by
The agreement could be signed as early as Friday and plans are being drawn up for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, according to one of the Ukrainian officials.
Cologne’s Carnival: joyful revelry meets vigilant security measures/in /by
In Cologne, Germany, a vibrant celebration unfolded on Thursday as thousands of partygoers donned elaborate costumes to kick off the carnival season, an event that draws visitors from across the globe.
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners following delay/in /by
Crowds gathered in Gaza and the occupied West Bank as Palestinian detainees released from Israeli jails arrived. Israel had delayed the release of the detainees over the weekend, citing Hamas’ hostage handover ceremonies, which it called ''humiliating''.
Can aid be reimagined to deliver meaningful value? {Business Africa}/in /by
Massive aid cuts announced by Washington have prompted panic in African capitals, but also questions on whether foreign aid has transformed low-income countries in any meaningful ways economically.