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Georgia rocked by clashes over 'Russian-inspired' bill
Dozens of protesters are arrested during clashes with riot police, Georgian authorities say.
Key mining town seized - DR Congo rebels
Rubaya is DR Congo's main coltan producer, used to make batteries for electric vehicles and phones.
Rwanda Gen Zs combat lingering hate speech
Kigali — Hate speech fueled Rwanda’s tragic 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, resulting in the loss of around 800,000 people. Today, a new generation – including some very determined Generation Z members in Rwanda – is leading the charge to stop hate speech from spreading again and working towards a future of unity and understanding.
In a quiet dark room, Clara, a young Rwandan, tearfully confronts her mother. Born long after a genocide forced her family to flee, she seeks the truth about her… Read Full Article
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Floods maroon tourists in Kenya's Maasai Mara
Helicopters are deployed to evacuate tourists and staff trapped in the famous game reserve.
Climate change set to cut average income by 19%, report warns
The average income of people around the world will be cut by one-fifth because of climate change by the middle of the century, according to a new report by Germany’s Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, published in the journal Nature. Henry Ridgwell has more.
Residents stranded on rooftops after deadly Brazil floods
Survivors are being winched up by helicopters from the flooded areas in the south of Brazil.
Ghana celebrates as looted artefacts put on display
Some of the royal artefacts were stolen by British colonisers during the 19th Century Anglo-Ashanti war.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James Visits Buenos Aires, Argentina
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) and its crew arrived April 29 at the Port of Buenos Aires. This visit marks a significant moment in the ongoing partnership between the U.S. and Argentina, aimed at enhancing maritime security and combating illicit activities at sea. During this visit, the crew will also conduct joint drills on the high seas with their Argentine counterparts, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of this mission.