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Madagascar reports 1st death from mpox

Madagascar reports 1st death from mpox

3-year-old girl dies after hospitalization

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Nearly 170 killed, 50 injured in armed youth attack on South Sudan county
02.03.2026

Nearly 170 killed, 50 injured in armed youth attack on South Sudan county

Assailants set markets, homes on fire during hours-long attack on Abiemnom County in Ruweng Administrative Area, information minister tells Anadolu

Somali army, Ugandan African Union forces launch new operation against al-Shabaab in south
01.03.2026

Somali army, Ugandan African Union forces launch new operation against al-Shabaab in south

Operation Rolling Thunder aims to weaken terror group’s operational capacity, remove remaining fighters plotting attacks, safeguard civilians along with key agricultural, production areas

Nigeria moves 2027 presidential election date because of Ramadan concerns
28.02.2026

Nigeria moves 2027 presidential election date because of Ramadan concerns

Authorities shift vote to Jan. 16, after criticism February schedule overlapped with Muslim holy month

Mass graves discovered in eastern DR Congo
27.02.2026

Mass graves discovered in eastern DR Congo

At least 170 bodies discovered at 2 sites near city of Uvira after being partially uncovered by recent heavy rains, according to an official

US says South Sudan peace process ‘farcical,’ urges respect for 2018 deal as as opposition leader faces trial
26.02.2026

US says South Sudan peace process ‘farcical,’ urges respect for 2018 deal as as opposition leader faces trial

State Department urges Juba to uphold peace, reduce risk of civil war by returning to dialogue among parties to 2018 accord