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UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale
A momentous vote looms at the United Nations General Assembly, one that could fundamentally alter how the world views itself and, more specifically, the continent of Africa. On Friday, the…
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a devastating health crisis, as its current DRC Ebola outbreak officially surpasses all…
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
A staggering geographic blunder has rocked a major global conference in Brazil this week: the US State Department displayed an egregiously mislabeled…
UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’
A recent, stark revelation from Foreign Office figures has sent shockwaves through the international development community: significant UK aid cuts are set…
CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a critical injection of Ebola funding, allocating $107 million in emergency resources…
Remains of second US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
A vast, multinational search operation has concluded with the grim discovery of a second US army soldier’s remains in Morocco. The military…
Two US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
A frantic search and rescue operation is now underway in the desolate southwestern stretches of Morocco. Two US Servicemembers Missing have sent…
