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US Billionaire Bill Gates Pledges Most of His $200 Billion Fortune to Africa Firstpost Africa
US Billionaire Bill Gates Pledges Most of His $200 Billion Fortune to Africa |Firstpost Africa |N18G US Billionaire Bill Gates Pledges Most of His $200 Billion Fortune to Africa |Firstpost Africa |N18G Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pledged to direct most of his $200 billion foundation's spending to Africa over the next 20 years, focusing on health and education. Speaking in Addis Ababa, Gates highlighted the need for innovation, including AI in healthcare, amid shrinking US aid to the continent. Countries like Rwanda and Ethiopia are leading health innovation despite fiscal challenges. Former Mozambican First Lady Graça Machel welcomed the pledge as crucial during a crisis. The foundation aims to end preventable deaths, fight infectious diseases, and reduce poverty, but must deliver results before closing in 2045. Watch this video to know more. See More
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Kenyan and Ugandan Activists Speak About Alleged Sexual Torture in Tanzania Firstpost Africa
Kenyan and Ugandan Activists Speak About Alleged Sexual Torture in Tanzania | Firstpost Africa |N18G Kenyan and Ugandan Activists Speak About Alleged Sexual Torture in Tanzania | Firstpost Africa | N18G Kenyan and Ugandan activists have come forward with chilling allegations of sexual torture during their detention in Tanzania. Both were held in Dar es Salaam after supporting opposition figure Tundu Lissu, who faces treason charges. The activists describe brutal treatment, including abduction from their hotel rooms, intense interrogation, and physical abuse by security forces. Their harrowing accounts highlight growing concerns over political repression and human rights abuses in Tanzania ahead of upcoming elections. Despite these allegations, Tanzanian authorities have not commented. This story sheds light on the risks faced by activists fighting for democracy and justice in the region. See More
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Twin Attacks on Malian Army Bases: 30 Soldiers Dead, Timbuktu Airport Hit Firstpost Africa
Twin Attacks on Malian Army Bases: 30 Soldiers Dead, Timbuktu Airport Hit | Firstpost Africa | N18G Twin Attacks on Malian Army Bases: 30 Soldiers Dead, Timbuktu Airport Hit | Firstpost Africa | N18G Two deadly attacks have struck Mali, targeting army bases and the strategic Timbuktu airport. In Boulikessi, terrorists seized a military base, killing over 30 soldiers and taking others hostage. The following day, the airport in the historic city of Timbuktu came under heavy fire, where Russian mercenaries are stationed. Mali's army reports killing 14 attackers and arresting 31 during the Timbuktu assault. Both attacks were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). These incidents highlight the ongoing security challenges in Mali and the broader Sahel region, despite military efforts and foreign partnerships aimed at stabilizing the area. See More
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17 hours ago
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Russia's Wagner Group Leaves Mali, Africa Corps to Takeover Firstpost Africa
Russia's Wagner Group Leaves Mali, Africa Corps to Takeover | Firstpost Africa | N18G Russia's Wagner Group Leaves Mali, Africa Corps to Takeover | Firstpost Africa | N18G Russia's Wagner Group has officially withdrawn from Mali after more than three years of fighting Islamist insurgents, marking the end of a controversial chapter in the Sahel region. The exit follows months of mounting losses and comes amid the rise of the Russian state-backed Africa Corps , now taking over Wagner's role in the country. While Moscow says the mission continues, analysts question the effectiveness of Russian intervention. Reports say 50–80 Wagner fighters were killed in recent ambushes, raising concerns over security. Meanwhile, Malian troops have also pulled back from key bases following repeated attacks by al-Qaida-linked terrorists. See More
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6 days ago
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Uganda: Bomb Blast Near Catholic Shrine In Kampala; 2 Terrorists Killed
Uganda: Bomb Blast Near Catholic Shrine In Kampala; 2 Terrorists Killed | Firstpost Africa Uganda: Bomb Blast Near Catholic Shrine In Kampala; 2 Terrorists Killed | Firstpost Africa A bomb blast rocked Uganda's capital, Kampala, near the Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine just ahead of the country's annual Christian Martyrs' Day celebration. Two terrorists, including a female suicide bomber, were killed in the explosion. Authorities say the attack could have caused mass casualties as pilgrims gathered to pray. Security forces suspect links to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an ISIS-affiliated group operating out of eastern DRC. While no group has claimed responsibility, the incident has raised fears of a broader terror threat. Uganda remains on high alert as millions attend memorial services across the country. Watch the video for details. See More
