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  • Daily life continues in the city of Al-Hilaliya despite widespread destruction, as residents say the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), fighting the Sudanese army, kept the city under siege for nearly two months, looted homes, and even poisoned water wells in Al Hilaliya, Al Jazirah state of Sudan, on January 20, 2026.
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    A harsh climate for many LGBTQ people in Africa is getting worse. Some blame the US
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  • Trump says violence in Nigeria targets Christians. The reality is more nuanced
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  • The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has been accused of luring men to fight for Russia. Here’s what we know
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  • The violence in Nigeria that Trump cites as a reason for military strikes is not limited to Christians
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  • Gen Z protesters toppled Madagascar’s president. Should other African leaders worry?
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Connecting Africa

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African start-up

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Africa Avant Garde

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