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🏛️ Politics

Aug 19, 2026

What are the important issues to consider as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 presidential election?

Campaigning for Nigeria’s January election is officially underway, with voters in Africa’s largest democracy offered the same slate of candidates as three years ago — and many of the same challenges

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👥 Society

Aug 19, 2026

What steps can be taken to better support minors living alone in Ceuta?

Several thousand unaccompanied minors have gathered in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa. Illness and abuse are rife, and the authorities admit they are overwhelmed

Global

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🌱 Environment

Aug 18, 2026

What actions can Europe take to address the issue of drying rivers and their impacts?

The Rhine and Danube have reached historic lows. Dwindling water levels are affecting shipping, agriculture and ecosystems — and raising concerns about the future of drinking water supplies

Germany

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🏛️ Politics

Aug 18, 2026

What are the effects of jailing political leaders for their opinions on war?

Prominent Russian opposition politician Lev Shlosberg has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and was charged over his participation in an online debate on the war as well as for sharing critical articles about it

Russia

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🏥 Healthcare

Aug 17, 2026

How should communities and governments respond to the growing Ebola outbreak in Congo?

The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly accelerating, with officials cautioning that it could surpass the devastating West African outbreak a decade ago. The WHO said the outbreak in eastern Congo has killed more than 2,000 people among more than 4,300 reported cases. Officials […]

France

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🌍 Geopolitics

Aug 16, 2026

How might Eritrea's growing influence on shipping routes affect global trade and local communities?

Amid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region

Eritrea

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📚 Education

Aug 16, 2026

How can free coaching and AI training for youth impact job opportunities and education in India?

Speaking on India's Independence Day, PM Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams and AI training for 10 million youths, weeks after protests over alleged exam paper leaks and recruitment irregularities

Global

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🌍 Geopolitics

Aug 16, 2026

How should countries respond to drone attacks in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia?

Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capital

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Aug 15, 2026

What should be done to protect civilians in Ukraine and Russia during the ongoing conflict?

UN monitors say civilian casualties in Ukraine hit their highest monthly level since the start of Russia's full-scale war. The latest attacks included a Russian drone strike on a train, killing two workers. DW has more

Global

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🌱 Environment

Aug 14, 2026

What steps should be taken to prevent harm to wildlife from harmful chemicals in agriculture?

The elephants ate contaminated tomatoes from nearby farms. It was unclear if the poisoning was deliberate or accidental

Kenya

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🏛️ Politics

Aug 14, 2026

How should Zambia address violence during elections to ensure a fair voting process?

Zambia’s electoral commission halted vote counting in the southern African nation’s general election, citing reports of violence, as the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema warned against delaying the release of the results

Global

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🌍 Geopolitics

Aug 13, 2026

What does the 25th anniversary of the Ohrid Agreement mean for peace and unity in North Macedonia?

A quarter of a century after the Ohrid Framework Agreement ended North Macedonia's 2001 conflict, analysts warn that peace between ethnic communities remains fragile

North Macedonia

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