Aid agencies criticise Gaza airdrops as unsafe and ineffective
• Aug 20, 2025, 1:38 PM
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Aid agencies criticised the deliveries, arguing airdrops are unsafe in crowded areas and fail to reach those most in need, with many parcels falling into the sea or landing in restricted zones.
The operation came shortly after Hamas announced it had accepted a ceasefire proposal from Arab mediators in the conflict that began with its 7 October 2023 attack. Israel has yet to respond and has outlined plans to reoccupy Gaza City and other populated areas, raising concerns of worsening famine and further humanitarian disaster.
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Hungary stages Europe’s largest fireworks display for national holiday
• 10:53 AM
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Hungary celebrated its national holiday on Wednesday with a record-breaking fireworks display over the River Danube in Budapest, billed as the largest in Europe.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/202
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Gazan bodybuilders struggle to keep up form amid ongoing war
• 10:51 AM
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Severe hunger has seen the athletes struggle to maintain the muscle mass to workout on makeshift equipment.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21/gazan-bodybuilders-struggle-to-keep-up-form-
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Al Qaeda-linked group claims to kill 21 soldiers in Mali
• 10:31 AM
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The head of the US Africa Command, General Michael Langley, said that Islamist groups are looking to extend their reach to West Africa’s coastline, allowing them to significantly boost their revenue through human trafficking, smuggling, and arms trading.<
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Legal challenge targets president Biya’s bid for eighth term
• 9:06 AM
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Biya, in power since 1982, remains one of the longest-serving—and oldest—heads of state globally, with his candidacy already confirmed via social media.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/21
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SAIL festival returns to Amsterdam with hundreds of historic ships
• 8:13 AM
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The Dutch capital welcomed a fleet of ships from all over the world on Wednesday as SAIL began, the country’s largest maritime festival.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/21/sail-festival-ret
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Japan unveils $5.5B plan, AI training to boost Africa ties
• 7:01 AM
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TICAD 9, attended by roughly 50 African countries alongside global organizations, is Japan’s latest effort to reclaim influence in Africa as U.S. engagement wanes and China’s presence grows.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=
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