Kenya’s Kalenjin: The running tribe
For many Kalenjin runners, success in athletics represents more than medals
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December 2024
Rebels and military clash in eastern DR Congo as tensions mount
Clashes between rebels and the Congolese army in eastern DR Congo have intensified despite a fragile ceasefire, raising fears of further escalation and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Sudan’s kids call for help as ex-child soldier urges an end to war
Ex-child soldier Ishmael Beah calls for urgent global action to help children displaced and devastated by Sudan’s brutal civil war.
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Wagner founder Prigozhin statue unveiled in Central Africa
The statues depict Prigozhin in bulletproof gear holding a walkie-talkie, while Utkin is shown with an AK-47 rifle
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South African Airways cancels flights as pilots strike over pay
Domestic and African flights remain unaffected as the airline had prepared contingency plans
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Push to deliver vital aid to hunger-stricken areas of Sudan
The ongoing conflict in the country has left many people unable to farm, resulting in severe food shortages
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Niger seizes control of French company Orano’s uranium mine
Orano, which holds a 63% stake in Somair, stated that decisions made during the mine’s board meetings are no longer being enforced
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China’s zero-tariff trade with Africa begins as Biden visits Angola
China has invested heavily in the continent through its Belt and Road Initiative, though it scaled back lending in 2019 due to mounting debt defaults from countries like Zambia
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Bandits plant explosives on Nigerian highway, causing fatalities
Eyewitnesses reported that at least 12 travelers lost their lives, while six others sustained injuries when their vehicle struck one of the hidden explosives
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Israeli forces advance in Khan Younis as Gaza casualties mount
An Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment in Al-Mawasi killed 17 people, including displaced families, and ignited fires in the crowded area
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