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Death toll rises to seven in Malawi elephant relocation project linked to Prince Harry
The animal translocation scheme by wildlife NGOs including African Parks, once headed by the royal, has...
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Killing of three women in a week sparks femicide protests in Somalia
Police name husbands as suspects in separate deaths of women, two of whom were pregnantThe deaths...
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Dozens of civilians killed by Ethiopian state troops in Amhara region, say reports
Witnesses claim victims shot ‘execution style’ during house raids after clashes between government forces and Fano...
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Anti-FGM caravan embarks on 7,400-mile campaign to end cutting in Africa
Activists will cross the continent visiting areas where the practice is prevalent to revive progress in...
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DRC’s worst floods in decades leave tens of thousands in temporary shelter
People in affected areas say they are still waiting for government help after more than 300...
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Three girls die after FGM rituals in Sierra Leone
Children’s parents and those who performed the procedure are in police custody, according to local reportsPolice...
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Somalia to launch its first current affairs TV show led by women
New show will follow Question Time format answering audience questions on taboo subjects from periods to...
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World first: malaria vaccine rollout begins in Cameroon
Another 19 African countries have plans to join the programme – bringing ‘more than just hope’...
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Femicide in Kenya a national crisis, say rights groups
At least four women have been murdered since the start of the year, leading to accusations...
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Cholera cases soar globally amid shortage of vaccines
Resurgence classified as grade 3 emergency by WHO, with southern Africa and Haiti among those hardest...
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Cape Verde becomes fourth African country to eliminate malaria
With no recorded cases since 2017, the archipelago has had a long journey to become free...
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Human rights in decline globally as leaders fail to uphold laws, report warns
Human Rights Watch’s annual report highlights politicians’ double standards and ‘transactional diplomacy’ amid escalating crisesHuman rights...
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Fashion firms agree to compensate garment workers in Mauritius
Calvin Klein, Hilfiger and Barbour among brands to pay £400,000 after report alleges illegal hiring fees,...