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Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, the top global hunger authority says

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Suspect tells Dutch court he's not alleged key figure in Eritrea-Libya trafficking ring

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ICC prosecutor warns Sudan’s paramilitary forces may be committing war crimes in Darfur

67% Left coverage: 18 sources

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court said Monday they are taking steps to preserve evidence from Sudan’s Darfur region of possible war crimes carried out by a paramilitary force after it seized a key government stronghold and reportedly killed hundreds of people.See the Story

Mining giant Anglo American faces class action appeal over alleged lead poisoning in Zambia

64% Center coverage: 11 sources

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Libyan delegation in Beirut seeks release of the son of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi

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Malian Islamists Attack Military Convoy

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In a statement released yesterday by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and published by the African news portal LSI, the group claimed responsibility for the attack, though it did not specify the number of casualties or damage. This Islamist faction has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks on fuel convoys in the vicinity of the capital in recent times, as part of its blockade policy aimed at disrupting fuel supply rout…Islamists · Bamako See the Story

SADC: Tanzania’s 2025 Elections Not Free or Fair

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Nairobi -- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observer Mission (SEOM) has declared that Tanzania's 2025 general election failed to meet the bloc's democratic standards, citing intimidation of opposition leaders, restricted freedoms, and a lack of transparency throughout the electoral process.International · Tanzania See the Story

Suspect tells Dutch court he's not alleged key figure in Eritrea-Libya trafficking ring

63% Left coverage: 19 sources

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ICC prosecutor warns Sudan’s paramilitary forces may be committing war crimes in Darfur

67% Left coverage: 18 sources

Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, the top global hunger authority says

65% Left coverage: 46 sources

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Sowore Explains Why Police Declared Him Wanted

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Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore, has reacted after the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, declared him wanted for disturbance of public peace. Sowore explained that he was declared wanted due to the commissioner’s inability to execute the shoot on sight order issued by by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Posting on X, Sowore expressed readiness to meet with the CP to address the issue. He wrote: “The Lagos Poli…Protestors · Lagos See the Story

“What Trump Must Do Before Military Action in Nigeria": Tinubu’s Aide Explains

President Bola Tinubu's special adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has mentioned what USA and President Trump must do before military action in NigeriaDonald Trump · Nigeria See the Story

PDP Crisis: I'll Work with Everyone - Factional Acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman

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The factional Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mohammed Abdulrahman, on Monday vowed to party makes progress in the shortest possible time. Abdulrahman said under his leadership, the PDP will be returned to the people, stressing that Nigerians still believe in the party. Speaking at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, the acting national chairman vowed to carry all members along. He said: “We can put our head…Africa · Nigeria See the Story

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Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, the top global hunger authority says

Mining giant Anglo American faces class action appeal over alleged lead poisoning in Zambia

Libyan delegation in Beirut seeks release of the son of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi

Malian Islamists Attack Military Convoy

SADC: Tanzania’s 2025 Elections Not Free or Fair

Suspect tells Dutch court he's not alleged key figure in Eritrea-Libya trafficking ring

ICC prosecutor warns Sudan’s paramilitary forces may be committing war crimes in Darfur

Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, the top global hunger authority says

Sowore Explains Why Police Declared Him Wanted

“What Trump Must Do Before Military Action in Nigeria": Tinubu’s Aide Explains

PDP Crisis: I'll Work with Everyone - Factional Acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman

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Suspect tells Dutch court he's not alleged key figure in Eritrea-Libya trafficking ring

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