South Africa bans captive lion breeding for hunting
Wealthy hunters, typically paying thousands of dollars, would often take home trophies such as the head or skin of the slain animal
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South Africa denies soldiers surrendering to M23 rebels in DR Congo
South Africa approved deployment of some 2,900 troops in February to assist in fight against illegal armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
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Ugandan court upholds anti-LGBTQ law
This legislation, enacted in May of the previous year, stands as one of the most stringent anti-gay laws globally
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Smuggled Starlink dishes provide vital support in war-torn Sudan
For many Sudanese, access to Starlink remains financially out of reach, with costs for equipment and subscriptions reaching hundreds of dollarsSmuggled Starlink Dishes Provide Vital Support in War-torn Sudan
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Outcry ensues as Ghanaian priest marries 13-year-old girl
According to Ghanaian law, the legal minimum age for marriage stands at 18, a threshold the girl clearly falls short of
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Uganda court to decide fate of anti-gay law Wednesday
Deputy Registrar Susanne Okeny Anyala announced that the Constitutional Court in Kampala will announce its decision at 10 am local time
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South Sudan’s December election: Feasible or fading hope?
Since gaining independence from Sudan in 2011, South Sudan has endured a tumultuous journey toward democratic governance
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HRW urges pursuit of remaining Rwanda genocide leaders
In a statement issued on Tuesday, HRW acknowledged that significant progress had been made in bringing many individuals accountable for the genocide to justice
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12 dead, 15 children missing in South Sudan attack
The incident adds to the escalating local conflicts ahead of anticipated elections later this year
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RSF says incident involving SLM-AW rebels due to miscommunication
The incident took place after RSF soldiers received intelligence that an armed group was observed in the northern region of al-Fashir
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