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At its 2024 summit, BRICS added "partner countries": Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda & Uzbekistan—escalating global economic tensions.

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Trump threatens 10% tariffs on nations aligning with BRICS' "anti-American policies." The bloc (originally Brazil/Russia/India/China/SA) expanded in 2023 to include Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia & UAE.

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Five years later, the 800-hectare Mbodiène site remains empty—only an incomplete reception building stands amid no roads, housing, or power grid.

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Akon abandons $6B futuristic "Akon City" vision in Senegal for realistic projects, officials confirm. The singer (Senegal-born, US-raised) launched plans in 2018 for the crypto-powered metropolis near Dakar. Its curvaceous Wakanda-inspired skyscrapers never materialized.

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Per U.S. officials, most are "high-risk"—defined as having violent criminal records, disruptive histories, or gang ties. This previously unreported move signals a major expansion of Guantánamo’s use as detention for deportation-bound foreigners.

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The Trump administration has transferred immigration detainees from Africa, Asia, Europe & Caribbean to Guantánamo Bay, expanding nationalities held there. Detainees (held separately from terror suspects) include nationals of China, Jamaica, Liberia & UK.

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After UN Ocean Conference, 3 Cameroonian marine scientists extended their France stay for scientific diving training in Marseille. Their mission: Protect Manyangé na Elombo-Campo National Park – Cameroon’s critical sea turtle sanctuary.

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Algeria sentences French journalist Gleizes to 7 yrs for "terrorism glorification." Detained since May 2024 while covering historic JSK football club in Berber region. Held in Tizi Ouzou prison; appeal delayed until Oct 2025.

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"Relooted" by Johannesburg's @Nyamakop: Players reclaim 70 REAL stolen artifacts (like Benin Bronzes returned to Nigeria & Kenya's sacred Ngadji drum looted in 1902) with a "team of African citizens". Gaming meets restitution activism.

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Maroc Telecom (@Maroc_Telecom) and International Finance Corporation (@IFC_org): 20+ years in Africa, 57M+ customers, now turbocharging Chad/Mali operations. Landmark partnership to expand 4G networks, scale Mobile Money & drive community-aligned growth.

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11,000 yrs of African climate shifts: After 9,000 lush years (African Humid Period), aridity rose. African societies survived via flexible blends of herding, farming, fishing & foraging—mastering ecological upheaval. Ancient resilience blueprint!

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Mastercard reshapes Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) fraud fight with AI-driven card protection. "Account Intelligence Reissuance" identifies vulnerable cards via AI analysis and triggers proactive replacements, stopping fraud at the source.

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Officials: 30% internet penetration makes this pivotal for digital growth. Expansion to Somalia/Lesotho next.

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Starlink live in Guinea-Bissau (7th in West Africa, 22nd in Africa). Secured National Regulatory Authority for Information and Communication Technologies (ARN-TIC) approval after December 24 provisional license.

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Rwanda’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) revolution: A complex Rwf 3B property clash (1991-2021) between 11 heirs peacefully settled via mediation! Officials confirm ADR eases court burdens and cuts costs while healing families – cementing its role in civil justice.

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Yellowcard (@yellowcard_app) and Visa (@Visa) partner to drive stablecoin-powered cross-border payments in 20+ African/emerging markets! Streamlining treasury ops, liquidity & low-cost remittances.