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Senegal Launches Cyber Security School
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Senegal has inaugurated a cyber security school that aims to strengthen West Africa’s defense against computer hackers and prevent the internet from being used to fund terror or distribute propaganda.
Senegalese…
U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Somalia Returns
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The United States has re-established a diplomatic presence in Somalia for the first time in nearly 30 years.
The Department of State said the historic event reflected the security progress the East African…
‘Doctor Miracle’ Wins Nobel Prize
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, they call him “Doctor Miracle” for his surgical skill and dedication to helping women overcome the injuries and trauma of sexual abuse and rape.…
Côte d’Ivoire Leads Charge Against Counterfeit Drugs
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Côte d’Ivoire authorities have seized nearly 400 metric tons of fake medicine over two years. The country is battling the scourge of counterfeit drugs, particularly in Abidjan, which has become a West African…
U.S. Doubles Support to G5 Sahel Force
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The U.S. has pledged $111 million to the G5 Sahel Force to bolster the fight against extremism in the Sahel region.
The 5,000-person regional force includes troops from member nations Burkina…
Seychelles President Calls for Action to Save Seas
President Danny Faure of the Seychelles spoke for island nations around the world by calling for action to clean up the ocean. He spoke at the Group of Seven (G7) meeting in Quebec, Canada, and displayed photographs of plastic waste piling…