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New data show more than 7,300 excess deaths in France's historically hot summer so far

Health agency Santé Publique France released data on Wednesday showing more than 7,300 excess deaths have occurred to date in a summer marked by three heatwaves in quick succession.

New data show more than 7,300 excess deaths in France's historically hot summer so far

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Africa’s Mineral Future Begins in School: WiM-Africa Advances NextGen Programmes

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) has reaffirmed its commitment to building Africa’s future natural resource and minerals workforce through its ongoing NextGen programmes…

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VOCAL Africa asks ICC to monitor Kenya over rising political violence ahead of 2027

Human rights organization VOCAL Africa has written to the International Criminal Court (ICC) urging the Office of the Prosecutor to take formal notice of Kenya’s deteriorating political and human…

  • VOCAL Africa requests ICC to monitor Kenya's political climate ahead of 2027 election.
  • Group cites rising political violence, organized gangs at events, and inflammatory language.
  • VOCAL Africa draws parallels to 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya.

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