Rwanda: A three-week campaign period to persuade voters
Rwanda marked the official commencement of presidential elections this past weekend.
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Africa
South Sudan’s 6M Antelope migration faces rising poaching threat
The country’s first comprehensive aerial wildlife survey, released Tuesday June 25, found about six million antelope.
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South Africa tightens mpox checks as cases rise
South Africa combats a growing mpox outbreak with three deaths reported, while the WHO urges increased investigation as cases rise in Africa.
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Senegal detects COVID-19 in returning hajj pilgrims
More than 1.83 million Muslims performed Hajj in 2024. Senegal alone sent 12,900 pilgrims.
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Turkey rescues 50 irregular migrants pushed back by Greece
After official procedures by authorities, irregular migrants handed over to Izmir’s Provincial Directorate of Migration Management
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WHO says mpox cases on rise in Africa
Intensified investigations and follow-up efforts ‘essential’ to determine root causes behind resurgence, according to global health body’s technical lead for infectious disease
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99 hostages kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria rescued
In northeast Nigeria, it has been reported that 99 people held hostage by the terrorist group Boko Haram have been rescued.
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Congolese President visits Moscow in bid to deepen ties
The trip by Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso comes less than a month after Russia’s foreign affairs minister Sergei Lavrov made a stop in the central African country.
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Biden designates Kenya as ‘major non-NATO ally’
This move by Washington is seen as a response to increased Russian and Chinese influence in the region.
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Kenya sends 400 police to violence-hit Haiti
Kenya, to halt chaos and violence in Haiti, has sent a contingent of 400 police officers. According to local reports
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