Dutch premier Rutte appointed next NATO chief
Rutte to take over as secretary-general on Oct. 1, when Stotlenberg’s term expires after 10 years at helm of alliance
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June 2024
Tanzania’s anti-poaching laws: Human toll and consequences
As Tanzanian women bear the brunt of poaching crackdown, activists call for balance between wildlife protection and human rights
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New, dangerous mpox strain spreads in DR Congo
Global health experts have identified it as the “most dangerous strain yet,” capable of causing severe illness and fatalities, especially among children
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Activists, politicians arrested in RSF witch hunt by Burhan allies
The targets include political leaders and civilians suspected of collaborating with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
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Kenyan protesters vow more rallies after parliament violence
President William Ruto denounced the violence in a televised address, attributing the unrest to “criminals pretending to be peaceful protesters”
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US allocates $38M in humanitarian aid for Sudan
This latest announcement brings the total US humanitarian aid commitment to Sudan to over $1.4 billion since October 2022
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Julian Assange heads to Australia after US guilty plea
Assange departed Saipan for Canberra, where he is expected to land around 7:30 p.m. (0930 GMT) today
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US welcomes ICC arrest warrants for additional Russian officials
‘We have made clear that there have been atrocities committed by Russian forces in their illegal invasion of Ukraine, that there ought to be accountability for those atrocities,’ says State Department
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What are Kenya’s controversial tax proposals?
Demonstrators argue that the bill would impose unaffordable tax increases on ordinary citizens and businesses already burdened by the high cost of living
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Gaborone hosts inaugural Botswana-US defense summit
’Regression in the continent’s political order poses a serious threat to the stability of nations,’ says Botswana’s president
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