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19 Feb 2026

Red‑tagging and renewable energy in the Philippines

The Philippine government has opened renewable energy projects to more foreign investment while authorities have intensified "red‑tagging" of activists. Local NGOs that deliver disaster relief and clean technology say they have been targeted, hindering aid work.

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4 Feb 2026

One Health gaps leave communities at risk

A Marburg outbreak in a farming community near Mole National Park showed how weak local systems delay detection and response. Experts call for local labs, trained teams and sustained funding to make One Health work across Africa.

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19 Jan 2026

US–Africa health agreements draw scrutiny

A new set of bilateral health agreements between the United States and 14 African countries has prompted criticism. Critics say the deals affect control of health data, pathogen samples and tie funding to performance-based conditions.

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16 Dec 2025

Logging and illegal timber threaten Cameroon's forests

Cameroon's forests face growing pressure from both legal and illegal logging, plus expanding agriculture and timber trafficking. Exports have shifted from Europe to Asia, enforcement is weak, and the situation harms biodiversity, communities and state revenues.

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10 Dec 2025

Rising Digital Threats and the AUEU Summit

Digital threats and online attacks against journalists and institutions in Africa are growing fast. Leaders at the AUEU Summit in Luanda discussed cyber‑security, data protection, connectivity and the particular harms women face online.

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29 Nov 2025

Toxic mine spill in Lubumbashi, DRC

On November 4, 2025 a dam at a mine in Lubumbashi operated by Congo Dongfang Mining collapsed, releasing toxic, acid-laden water. Authorities suspended CDM activities and an investigation was announced on November 22, 2025.

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24 Nov 2025

Gen Z and digital protests across Asia and Africa

Young people across Asia and Africa use digital tools to organise fast, decentralised protests. Examples include Nepal in 2025 and unrest in Madagascar; regional reports note pressure on civil society in several countries.

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7 Nov 2025

AI and inequality between the Global North and South

AI promises large economic gains but the benefits are uneven. The text explains historical patterns, infrastructure and policy issues — from AFRINIC and data centers to January 2025 chip rules — and calls for inclusive governance.

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28 Oct 2025

Madagascar's Education Crisis

Madagascar's education system has weakened over the last 20 years, affecting primary schools through universities. Low completion rates, underqualified teachers, poor infrastructure and governance problems limit job prospects and cause brain drain.

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23 Sept 2025

Miski Osman: Identity, work and investment in East Africa

A project supported by the African Union Media Fellowship, International Consulting Expertise and the EU collected interviews in Mogadishu and Nairobi. One long interview follows Miski Osman’s path, her work on governance and her investments in East Africa.

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6 Sept 2025

Savar declared a degraded airshed over severe air pollution

The Department of Environment declared Savar a degraded airshed after monitoring found annual air pollution nearly three times the national standard of 35 micrograms per cubic meter. The decision responds to pollution from brick kilns, factories, transport and construction and new rules start September 2025.

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2 Sept 2025

Flash floods hit northern Pakistan in August 2025

In mid and late August 2025, flash floods in northern Pakistan killed over 800 people since late June, destroyed roads and homes, and forced thousands to leave. Rescue, evacuations and relief work continued.

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10 Aug 2025

Iran's water emergency worsens amid heat and outages

A summer heatwave and widespread power outages have intensified Iran’s water emergency. Officials report sharply falling dam reserves, groundwater depletion and possible summer rationing as authorities warn of harder measures to save energy and water.

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