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military conflicts Apr 5, 2026, 3:09 AM
Cambodia honors Magawa for detecting landmines and saving lives - Magawa the rat detected over 100 landmines and explosives during his career in Cambodia from 2016 to 2021.
- He was awarded the PDSA Gold Medal in 2020, becoming the first rat to receive this prestigious recognition.
- A statue was unveiled in Siem Reap to honor his contributions, symbolizing ongoing efforts to address landmine dangers in Cambodia.
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military conflicts Feb 27, 2026, 11:56 AM
Ghana's death toll rises as 55 citizens die fighting for Russia in Ukraine - At least 55 Ghanaians have been confirmed dead in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, representing the highest casualties from a single African nation.
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa revealed that about 272 Ghanaians have been lured into participating in the war since it began, with two currently identified as prisoners of war.
- The Ghanaian government is committed to preventing further recruitment of its youth into the conflict through public awareness and law enforcement efforts.
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business Feb 18, 2026, 11:14 AM
Algeria and Niger restart trans-Saharan gas pipeline construction - Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Niger's military leader Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani announced that construction of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline will resume after Ramadan.
- The project, which carries significant potential for energy transportation across Africa, had been stalled due to security concerns and political tensions.
- The decision to restart construction signifies a renewed commitment to cooperation and diplomatic relations between Algeria and Niger.
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military conflicts Feb 11, 2026, 1:14 AM
Egypt's missile programs influenced by the Soviet Union - Egypt pursued a national missile program influenced by the Soviet Union, focusing on liquid-fueled missiles.
- Libya received 9K72E missile systems and sought modernization through collaboration with North Korea and Iran.
- Algeria's acquisition of advanced missile systems positions it uniquely in Africa, while South Africa dismantled its missile program post-apartheid.
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society Jan 21, 2026, 8:01 PM
Bill Gates partners with OpenAI to improve African health care with AI - The Gates Foundation and OpenAI launched a $50 million initiative to enhance health care in Africa through AI technology.
- Rwanda will pilot AI solutions in over 50 health clinics to alleviate health worker shortages and improve care delivery.
- This partnership aims to combat rising preventable child deaths linked to funding cuts and promote health equity in poorer nations.
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science Dec 18, 2025, 12:04 PM
Police raid lab amid fears of African swine fever outbreak in Spain - Spanish police raided a lab near Barcelona to investigate African swine fever outbreak origins.
- Genome sequencing suggests the ASF strain in wild boars is similar to those used in laboratory research.
- The outbreak threatens Spain's significant pork industry, prompting movement restrictions and management of wild boar populations.
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science Dec 18, 2025, 11:00 AM
Andrew Ochieng fights visceral leishmaniasis in Africa - Visceral leishmaniasis is a disease primarily transmitted by sandfly bites and has serious outbreaks in Kenya.
- Andrew Ochieng specializes in treating this disease and often travels by motorcycle to find patients.
- Ochieng's efforts highlight the urgent need for addressing health disparities in remote African communities.
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politics Nov 29, 2025, 12:23 PM
African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau following military coup - Guinea-Bissau experienced a military coup on November 26, 2025, following disputed elections.
- The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau from its activities, citing zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes.
- International bodies, including ECOWAS and the United Nations, are actively seeking to mediate and restore constitutional order.
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science Nov 21, 2025, 1:01 AM
Researchers unveil new type of lion roar using AI - Artificial intelligence used to analyze 3,149 recordings of lion vocalizations revealed a new kind of roar.
- The intermediate roar is characterized as shorter and lower-pitched, always following the full-throated roar.
- This finding enhances our understanding of lion communication and may aid in conservation efforts.
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