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Guinea-Bissau: Embalo clings to presidency despite end of term
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Guinea-Bissau: Embalo clings to presidency despite end of term

The president’s term officially expired midnight Thursday. But instead of a transfer of power, Sissoco Embalo stayed on as president

Chasing the rain in the United Arab Emirates
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Chasing the rain in the United Arab Emirates

It’s an infrequent visitor to this part of the world that is usually baked by sunshine – and one that

Nigeria’s maternal mortality rates prompt urgent community initiatives
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Nigeria’s maternal mortality rates prompt urgent community initiatives

Nigeria’s Maternal Mortality Rates Prompt Urgent Community Healthcare Initiatives…Read More

U.S. approves $32.5 million aid package to combat hunger in Nigeria
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U.S. approves $32.5 million aid package to combat hunger in Nigeria

The United States has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, in a rare shift in U.S. foreign

Cheetah cubs destined for illegal wildlife trade rescued in Somaliland
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Cheetah cubs destined for illegal wildlife trade rescued in Somaliland

Despite being severely undernourished and limping from months of being tied up – the 10 cubs are now in a

Xi Jinping and Emmerson Mnangagwa announce upgraded bilateral relations
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Xi Jinping and Emmerson Mnangagwa announce upgraded bilateral relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the upgrading of bilateral relations to an all-weather community with

Non-profit APOPO trains rats for lifesaving missions in Tanzania
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Non-profit APOPO trains rats for lifesaving missions in Tanzania

With a superpower sense of smell, they can be taught to sniff out landmines, diseases, and even humans buried under

Former DRC president Joseph Kabila denounces “politically motivated” trial
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Former DRC president Joseph Kabila denounces “politically motivated” trial

The former Congolese head of state is on trial before the High Military court on charges including war crimes, rape,

Greek parliament passes new law toughening stance on failed asylum seekers
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Greek parliament passes new law toughening stance on failed asylum seekers

After a new surge in migrant arrivals,Greece has passed a law toughening its stance on failed asylum seekers…Read More

UN: global temperatures to stay high despite La Niña
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UN: global temperatures to stay high despite La Niña

The World Meteorological Organization says the cooling La Niña phenomenon may return between September and December…Read More