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What the rest of the world is publishing about the Horn of Africa — and what the Horn's own newsrooms are publishing about everywhere else.

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalCaroline Davies24 Aug 2026

Prince Harry quits board of wildlife charity after human rights abuses

Spokesperson for Duke of Sussex says he remains an ‘active and avid supporter’ of African Parks’ mission The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of a major African wildlife charity that had been at the centre of a human rights…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLuke Harding and Dan Sabbagh in Pavlohrad, Ukraine24 Aug 2026

Burnham’s visit to Kyiv marks a renewal of badly needed support for Ukraine

As well as pledging military help and diplomatic backing, the prime minister could be useful in dealing with the US Since moving into Downing Street in July, Andy Burnham – a foreign policy neophyte – has expressed strong support for…

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AfricanewsPan-Africaneditorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)24 Aug 2026

Uganda Pledges 1,200 Troops as Burundi Eyes Gaza Force

Uganda and Burundi have held talks in Israel about contributing troops to a proposed international security force for Gaza, as efforts to build the 20,000-strong mission gather pace. Uganda has approved about 1,200 personnel, while Burundi…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAssociated Press24 Aug 2026

Vuelta a España: giant hail forces stage three abandonment in Pyrenees

Huge hailstones prompt organisers to act 15km from end Riders seen heading into hotel on route to take cover The third stage of the Vuelta a España ended without a winner after being halted because of hail on Monday. Riders started taking…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent24 Aug 2026

Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’

After higher prices for winter kick in, energy debt unpaid for more than 30 days likely to rise, says Energy UK Households in Great Britain could owe their energy suppliers as much as £7bn by the end of the year after higher gas and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent24 Aug 2026

Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn

Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in pinnipeds in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pups Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Scientists have warned deadly H5 bird flu could cause…

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AfricanewsPan-Africaneditorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)24 Aug 2026

Protests erupt in Tunisia after migrant boat sinks

The Tunisian city of Ben Guerdane erupted in protest on Saturday night one day after a boat carrying 15 migrants sank off the country's southeastern coast. Protesters blocked roads and set fire to tyres after the news of the shipwreck was…

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Capital EthiopiaRegionaladmin24 Aug 2026

Africa bears 25% of global disease burden yet contributes under 4% to clinical trials, AKUH warns

Health sector leaders from the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Nairobi, have issued a stark warning regarding Africa’s heavy reliance on external health expertise and research, cautioning that the status quo places the continent at…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSam Jones24 Aug 2026

Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol

EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefacts Robberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves brandishing guns, assaulting staff and using…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalReuters in Maidiguri24 Aug 2026

Video shows hundreds held captive after Nigeria mosque kidnapping

Gunmen ‌attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older people An armed group has posted a video showing what ⁠residents said were about ⁠600 women, children and ​older people abducted in an attack on a…

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