Hamas chief in Cairo for talks on Gaza truce
Despite recent meetings, there has been limited progress in securing a truce with Israel, as indicated by mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the US
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February 2024
African Union ends donkey skin trade, halting legal slaughter
Continent has seen its donkey population ‘decimated’ over last decade due to Chinese demand for ejiao, a gelatin used in traditional Chinese medicine, says animal welfare group
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Zookeeper fatally attacked by lion at Nigerian university
The university revealed that the attack occurred while Olawuyi was feeding the lions, and despite efforts by his colleagues, he could not be saved
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Sudanese refugees endure agonizing wait in crowded S. Sudan camps
Over half a million people have sought refuge in South Sudan, creating challenges for the overwhelmed UN-run transit centers in Renk
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Turkey, Djibouti ink military deals, ties soar
Strategic partnership deepens as countries sign agreements for military cooperation and assistance.
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Tunisia’s Ghannouchi joins hunger strike to free others
Tunisia’s ex-PM Ghannouchi starts hunger strike protesting imprisonment of himself and other opposition figures.
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Amplats cuts South African jobs as PGM prices crater
Anglo American Platinum, the world’s leading platinum producer, plans to cut 3,700 jobs in South Africa due to falling platinum prices
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Nigerians protest hunger, hardship as food prices skyrocket
Southern Nigeria joins nationwide protests as economic crisis worsens, with Tinubu facing calls to resign over rising food costs and inflation.
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AU bans donkey skin trade to shield species
Landmark decision ends the legal slaughter of donkeys in Africa for ejiao, safeguarding populations and rural communities.
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Eastern DRC near crisis as M23 rebels surge
With UN peacekeepers set to leave, eastern Congo faces a precarious future as M23 rebels advance, displacing millions and creating a dire humanitarian crisis.
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