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These concerns are not theoretical. East Africa has already witnessed signs of this evolving threat landscape.
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US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row
India-UAE partnership deepens as trade, energy and technology ties expand
11 Killed in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir as Authorities Launch Crackdown on Protest Leaders
Xi calls on China, DPRK to consolidate trust, boost practical cooperation
US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz
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OPINION: What the GPPAD means for the Global South
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OPINION: Eswatini’a Ties with Taiwan Holding Back the Kingdom’s Future
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Youth inclusion critical to building resilient workforces, experts tell sustainability forum
Kenya Makes Climate Finance Breakthrough as It Secures Rare Santiago Network Technical Support on Loss and Damage
Joyce Kithure Champions community led Climate Action in Kibra
How Local Communities Are Leading the Revival of Mau forest complex
Kenya Marks World Environment Day in Nyandarua as Focus Shifts to Protecting Critical Aberdare Water Tower
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Ruto Receives Credentials from Four New Envoys at State House
U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres by More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown
Kenya, South Africa Set to Deepen Ties as Ruto Embarks on State Visit
Lebanon says Hezbollah agrees reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
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