AFRICA
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Sudan stands on the brink of another national schism
The Explainer With tens of thousands dead and millions displaced, one of Africa’s most severe outbreaks of sectarian violence is poised to take a dramatic turn for the worse
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Trump limits refugees mostly to white South Africans
Speed Read The administration is capping the number of refugees at 7,500
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Protesters fight to topple one of Africa’s longstanding authoritarian nations
In the Spotlight Cameroon’s president has been in office since 1982
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The disputed claims about Christian genocide in Nigeria
The Explainer West African nation has denied claims from US senator and broadcaster
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Madagascar president in hiding, refuses to resign
Speed Read Andry Rajoelina fled the country amid Gen Z protests and unrest
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Experience Tanzania’s untamed wilderness from Lemala’s luxury lodges
The Week Recommends The vast protected landscapes are transformed into a verdant paradise during ‘emerald season’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Youth revolts rattle Morocco as calls against corruption grow louder
THE EXPLAINER Snowballing controversy over World Cup construction and civic services has become a serious threat to Morocco’s political stability
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Interpol arrests hundreds in Africa-wide cybercrime crackdown
IN THE SPOTLIGHT A series of stings disrupts major cybercrime operations as law enforcement estimates millions in losses from schemes designed to prey on lonely users
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Africa could become the next frontier for space programs
The Explainer China and the US are both working on space applications for Africa
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Burkina Faso's misinformation war
Under The Radar The president of the West African country has quickly become the face of a viral, AI-powered propaganda campaign
By Abby Wilson Published
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A new subtype of diabetes was found and it may require different treatment
Under the radar It is prevalent in Black Africans and Americans
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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A whole new world: redrawing the Mercator map
Under the Radar African Union joins calls to ditch 'colonial distortion' and portray countries at more accurate size
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The forest of rock in the heart of Madagascar
The Week Recommends Pockets of 'pristine wilderness' are more than worth exploring
By The Week UK Published
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Nigeria's 'baby factories': a hidden crisis
Under The Radar A secretive network sees women lured, locked up and forced to give birth for profit
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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