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Kenyan farmers turn to sustainable methods to combat soil acidity
In an effort to combat increasingly acidic soil, farmers in Kenya are turning away from industrial farming methods.
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Indians express pride over Kamala Harris possible candidacy
When Kamala Harris was sworn in as vice president in the U.S., residents in her maternal family’s ancestral village in southern India watched in real-time, setting off fireworks, holding up portraits of her and wishing her a long life.
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Family of arrested Aid Worker calls for immediate release
On Teusday, the relatives of a Portuguese-Belgian aid worker who was arrested in the Central African Republic on suspicion of collaborating with armed groups to plan a coup, continue to assert his innocence and are urging for his immediate release.
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Rescue efforts ongoing after Southern Ethiopia’s deadly mudslide
The search for survivors of a mudslide that claimed the lives of at least 229 people in southern Ethiopia continued on Tuesday.
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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump
Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, had been facing growing calls to resign and several investigations into how the shooter was able to get so close to the Republican presidential nominee at an outdoor campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
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Sierra Leone court finds 11 involved in alleged coup guilty
The man accused of leading the attack, Amadu Koita Makalo, was sentenced Monday to 182 years in prison on charges of treason, murder and shooting with intent to murder
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Hamas and Fatah sign declaration in Beijing on ending year long rift
It comes as Israel and Hamas are weighing an internationally backed cease-fire proposal that would wind down the nine-month war and free dozens of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
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US elections: Could Kamala Harris be the first female president?
Already a trailblazer, Kamala Harris could be on the way to becoming the first woman to serve as president in the United States.
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USA: Black voters express hope and concern as Harris takes center stage in campaign
The Republican and Democratic parties have distinct strengths within different subgroups of the U.S. population. 59-year-old Harris who is of Jamaican and Indian descent will seek to energize Black and Asian voters.
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Pro- and anti-government protesters clash in Kenya as police hurl tear-gas cannisters
Anti-government protesters in Kenya’s capital clashed with a pro-government group on Tuesday, leading to the burning of a motorcycle that belonged to people who were voicing their support for the president.
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UN says nearly 40 million people had HIV in 2023
While advances are being made to end the global AIDS pandemic, the report said progress has slowed, funding is shrinking, and new infections are rising in three regions: the Middle East and North Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Latin America.
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Moroccan ex-minister who defended government critics sentenced to five years
An appeals court in Rabat handed down the sentence after a hearing in which the frail 81-year-old Ziane — once known for his loud and combative rhetoric — was silent as a form of protest.
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Anti-Corruption protests erupt in Uganda’s capital, inspired by Kenya
Ugandan security forces on Tuesday arrested dozens of people who tried to walk to the parliament building to demonstrate against high-level corruption in protests that authorities say are unlawful.
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Egypt: 19th book fair in Alexandria attracts summer visitors
In the Egyptian city of Alexandria, summer visitors are flocking to the 19th book fair, a two-week event running until July 28th.
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Haiti: US ambassador visits Kenyan police, announces additional funds
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations announced $60 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Haiti during a trip Monday (Jul. 22) to the troubled Caribbean country.
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Algerian opposition criticizes ‘Authoritarian Climate’ pre-election
“No to electoral charades under dictatorship!” they wrote. “Yes to genuine democracy and popular sovereignty.”
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Death toll in southern Ethiopia mudslides rises to at least 157
At least 157 people were killed in mudslides in a remote part of Ethiopia that has been hit with heavy rainfall, many of them as they tried to rescue survivors of an earlier mudslide, local authorities said Tuesday.
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Drought wreaks havoc on Morocco’s cereal harvest
Drought in Morocco has ravaged this year’s cereal crops, leaving farmers worried for the future. Experts say climate change is to blame and that the country is becoming less capable of feeding itself and more reliant on imports.
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Spain’s parliament to vote on relocation bill for young migrants
Amidst growing numbers of young migrants arriving in the Canary Islands, Spain’s parliament will vote on Tuesday on a proposed bill that would force other regions to take responsibility for some of the minors.
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Secret service director grilled for failures in Trump threat response
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted on Monday that her agency did not fulfill its duty to safeguard former President Donald Trump.
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Harris praises Biden’s ‘unmatched’ legacy in first public comments since Biden dropped out of race
Harris, whom Biden backed after ending his candidacy, is thus far the only declared candidate and was working to quickly secure endorsements from a majority of delegates
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Director of MSF talks about the repercussions of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Hawkins said the report details how the war has led to indiscriminate violence, killing, torture and sexual violence, in addition to continuous attacks on health workers and medical facilities.
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Moscow residents indifferent to Biden withdrawing from 2024 US presidential race
Russian officials, meanwhile, have dismissed the importance of the US presidential race, insisting that no matter what happened, Moscow would press on in Ukraine.
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Journalist exposes dire conditions in Makala prison
Journalist Stanis Bujakera, formerly detained in Makala, posted videos on social media showing extreme overcrowding. He describes the prison as a place where “people are dying alive.”
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Sudan: UAE president expresses support in call with Burhan
The President of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday expressed his country’s support for Sudan in a call with the head of the Sudanese army, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
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Mosques destroyed and water scarcity sffect Gaza worship
The severe water crisis in the Gaza Strip, coupled with the destruction of numerous mosques during the Israel-Hamas war, has made it challenging for residents to carry out Islamic prayers.
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Christie’s showcases Saudi Arabia’s most celebrated artist
Magnetism Book is being presented to the public for the first time and is the latest in Ahmed Mater’s Magnetism series of work.
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Liputa Fashion Week: designers gather in Goma to promote peace
The 10th edition of Liputa Fashion Week was held in Goma, DR Congo, on Friday to showcase African fashion and promote peace.
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USA polls: What next for the Democrats after Biden endorses VP Kamala
With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
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US Elections: Republicans shift focus of campaign to Harris
The Republican party in the US is preparing a new presidential campaign strategy, following the announcement that President Joe Biden will no longer be running in the race.
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Oakland’s response: support and concerns for Harris’s endorsement
Voters in Oakland, where Vice President Kamala Harris was born and started her legal career, expressed their approval and apprehension after President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed her to challenge Donald Trump.
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Tour de France: Eritrean Biniam Girmay wins the Green Jersey
Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay won the green jersey of the points competition at the Tour de France on Sunday
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President Biden’s resignation announcement sparks public debate
Taking to social media, President Joe Biden made a surprising announcement on Sunday, revealing that he will not seek reelection against Donald Trump.
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African Union addresses integration issues at Ghana conference
The African Union convened in Ghana on Sunday to address issues related to African integration and to establish a unified stance before engaging with the G20 and UN.
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President Biden’s non-reelection announcement sparks public debate
Taking to social media, President Joe Biden made a surprising announcement on Sunday, revealing that he will not seek reelection against Donald Trump.
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UNESCO to evaluate heritage conservation in Moroccan capital
Morocco’s capital, Rabat, is one of 124 World Heritage sites to be assessed for the state of its conservation at the UNESCO committee’s annual meeting currently underway in India.
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Microsoft estimates 8.5 million devices affected by global IT outage
The glitch was caused by a corrupted update issued by security company CrowdStrike, which created havoc worldwide from Thursday into Friday.
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Bangladesh’s highest court scales back government job quotas
Sunday’s verdict comes after weeks of demonstrations, mostly led by students, that turned deadly on Tuesday after protesters began clashing with police.
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Injured footballer Lionel Messi honoured for his 45th major title
The Argentinian forward has lifted the most trophies in the history of the sport.