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29 Apr 2026

Data centers and AI bring investment to Latin America

Global demand for data centers is rising and tech companies are courting Latin American governments. Large projects in Brazil and other countries raise questions about energy use, environmental approvals and local protests.

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27 Apr 2026

AI and Civic Trust in Hong Kong

On a Hong Kong university campus, scam warnings rose after a deepfake video call tricked an employee. Generative AI makes plausibility common, authorities use technical tools, and local groups hold small meetings to rebuild public trust.

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23 Apr 2026

India’s growing use of AI raises privacy concerns

Events in 2025 and early 2026 show AI tools spreading quickly into public life in India, often before clear rules or accountability exist. Rights groups and investigators document failures and call for stronger safeguards.

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20 Apr 2026

Social protection and endangered Indigenous communities in Nepal

Nepal's constitution guarantees social protection, but about 20.1 million people remain without coverage. The government gives allowances and supports ten endangered Indigenous communities, with mixed effects and calls for broader long-term measures.

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17 Apr 2026

Hungary election brings new government

On April 12, 2026 Hungary voted in a closely watched election. Péter Magyar's TISZA won a two-thirds majority and promised institutional change after a high turnout and mixed public reaction.

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17 Apr 2026

Indonesia tightens rules for digital platforms

Indonesia is increasing regulation of global digital platforms to curb misinformation and protect public safety. Officials inspected a major company's office, require platform registration, and use takedown systems, which has drawn criticism over unclear rules and rights.

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16 Apr 2026

EU AI rules do not cover exports to West Asia and North Africa

Research by 7amleh finds that European AI rules and funding often leave the EU without binding safeguards. Money, technology and products reach governments and militaries across West Asia and North Africa with limited human rights accountability.

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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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