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Briefing: Tiny African fish caught climbing to the top of a 50-foot waterfall

Strategic angle: For over half a century, tales of fish climbing waterfalls in Central Africa have circulated, but now they have been officially confirmed.

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Briefing: US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda

Strategic angle: The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and 'dehumanising'.

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Briefing: Border town of Tiné caught in the crossfire as Sudan war spills into Chad

Strategic angle: The war in Sudan is spilling into Chad with increasing intensity, marking Tiné as a frontline in the conflict.

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Briefing: #Crete: Sky turns red as African #dust #storm hits Greek island

Strategic angle: The sky turned red above the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday as strong winds blew in dust from the Sahara in Africa.

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Briefing: Critical aid supplies to Sudan disrupted by 'ripple effect' from Middle East war

Strategic angle: The World Food Program warns that the Iran war is causing significant delays in essential aid to Sudan.

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Briefing: "Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa

Strategic angle: In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable regions.

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Briefing: Tracking the footsteps of West Africa's prehistoric metalworkers

Strategic angle: The discovery of a 2,400-year-old metalworking workshop in Senegal provides new insights into the history of iron production in Africa.

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Briefing: Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says

Strategic angle: Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

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Briefing: Nigeria: Curfew in Jos area after attack near university

Strategic angle: Gunmen attacked a bar in the city overnight, reportedly killing dozens. The Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew in the area.

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Briefing: Ancient predator species discovered in South Africa challenges what we know about gorgonopsians

Strategic angle: A new study reveals a large-bodied gorgonopsian from the middle Permian, altering our understanding of these ancient apex predators.

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Briefing: Urgent action needed to prevent surge in digital violence in Africa, experts say

Strategic angle: Activists call for immediate measures to combat rising online violence against women and girls.

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Briefing: Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles

Strategic angle: African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions, but face significant challenges.

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Briefing: Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions

Strategic angle: Minister’s decision to ditch town’s colonial-era identity and honour anti-apartheid activist divides residents.

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Briefing: One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking

Strategic angle: The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

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Briefing: Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens

Strategic angle: Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.

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Briefing: Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs

Strategic angle: Egypt orders shops, restaurants, and shopping malls to close by 9:00 pm to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices.

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Briefing: Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online

Strategic angle: Women in Kenya and Ghana share their experiences of being filmed without consent by a Russian man, leading to online ridicule.

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Briefing: Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

Strategic angle: The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

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Briefing: Sexual violence 'form of warfare' in Sudan war, UN representative says

Strategic angle: Sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan, with women and girls bearing the brunt amid mass displacement and scarce health services.

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Briefing: DeChambeau wins again, beats Rahm in playoff

Strategic angle: Bryson DeChambeau clinches victory over Jon Rahm in a thrilling playoff at LIV Golf South Africa.