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US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia
30 mai, par Sam MetzThe head of the United States military’s Africa Command is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming the country's disinformation efforts for the spate of military coups that has swept the region in recent years -
Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to women and girls. Can Melinda French Gates change that ?
29 mai, par Thalia BeatyFor years, less than 2% of philanthropic giving in the U.S. has gone to benefit women and girls, but that could change in part thanks to new resources that Melinda French Gates has pledged in recent weeks -
A look at Pope Francis’ comments about LGBTQ+ people
28 mai, par Via AP news wirePope Francis’ apology for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality -
Nigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is cracking down on illegal operations
27 mai, par Taiwo AdebayoNigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of unlicensed miners since April for allegedly stealing the country’s lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones and power systems -
Zimbabwe authorities mix charm with force in an attempt to shore up the world’s newest currency
26 mai, par Farai MutsakaZimbabwe introduced the world's newest currency in April with public rallies and commercial jingles