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Africa | PEPFAR has saved 19.5M lives, yet its funding faces opposition rooted in misinformation. HIV isn't just about "personal responsibility"—access to treatment is a human right. Cutting support risks lives in Botswana & South Africa, where HIV remains a major challenge.

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Rape and support for rapists are now key aspects of U.S federal government policy. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/fe...

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BREAKING: It's the end. #Trump2025 has ordered #HIV projects in SA funded through #USAID to shut down —immediately and permanently. They woke up to the letters. We'll be updating the story throughout the day. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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"We at @nature.com denounce this assault on science. And we encourage the global research community, wherever they can, to voice their opposition." +1 to this. Overall a very good read to help the science community focus our energy 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Jeff Bezos hat entschieden, dass in der Washington Post in Kommentaren von nun an nur noch „personal liberties“ & „free market“ unterstützt werden dürfen. Gegenmeinungen werden nicht mehr gedruckt. Was für ein Desaster für dieses traditionsreiche, wichtige Medium. (via @robertshrimsley.bsky.social)

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Africa | Black voices are shaping global conversations through podcasting. From history to mental health, LGBTQ+ rights to social justice, these top Black podcasts amplify underrepresented perspectives. This #BlackHistoryMonth, listen, learn, and uplift diverse narratives. #Podcasting

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"…diese Fragen sind ein Frontalangriff auf zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen…" - @litschko.bsky.social & @sabineamorde.bsky.social in @taz.de "CDU und CSU kopieren die Methoden vieler rechter Parteien international, um die kritische #Zivilgesellschaft einzuschüchtern" - @sven-giegold.de

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Make America East Germany.

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Ich muss es so hart sagen: ich dachte, ich lese eine kleine Anfrage der AfD, aber sie stammt von der Union. 551 (!) Fragen zu Organisationen, Hintergrund seien „Proteste gegen die CDU“, darunter die „Omas gegen Rechts“ und andere. Bin ehrlich entsetzt. dserver.bundestag.de/btd/20/150/2...

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Weil Musk die USAID-Zahlungen zur HIV-Medikation eingestellt hat, sind laut der renommierten PEPFAR-Organisation bereits mehr als 15.000 Menschen gestorben. Und alle drei Minuten stirbt ein weiterer Mensch. Solche Zahlen erinnern an die realen Konsequenzen dieses Irrsinns. pepfar.impactcounter.com

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The United States now playing the role that communist satellite states once played in the UN: sponsoring resolutions in its own name but on behalf of Moscow.

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This is so obsessive. How much suppressed queer energy and daddy issues must one have to come up with this bs.

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#TransRightsAreHumanRights! Everyday, always and forever

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Germany’s new government is unlikely to finalise Nama-Herero genocide talks, activist Turk Hansen warns. Development aid cuts and a shift in focus to EU industry may weaken ties with Namibia, including green hydrogen cooperation. Civil society pressure remains crucial.

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Namibia addresses its severe housing shortage and environmental challenges by converting invasive bushes and mushroom waste into sustainable building materials. This innovative approach not only provides affordable housing but also reduces CO₂ emissions and restores local ecosystems.

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Yes, because politicians like Merz are adopting and amplifying the baseless premises of far-right extremists, despite clear scientific evidence disproving them. And they are doing so for their own personal gain.

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one of the toughest things to communicate in my various positions over the years is to make it fucking clear to liberals that conservative voters believe this shit. theyre not play acting. theyre not pretending. they vote specifically to stop - in their view - a communist/liberal dystopia.

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BREAKING: Mexican President Sheinbaum argues that if cartels are deemed terrorist orgs, then the suppliers of weapons—over 74% of which come FROM the U.S.—should ALSO face accountability for enabling terrorism. As a result, Mexico is expanding its lawsuit targeting U.S gun manufacturers. 🇲🇽

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‼️Eine extrem rechte Partei wird in Sachsen stärkste Kraft‼️ In #Sachsen ist die extrem rechte AfD bei den #BTW25 sowohl bei den Erststimmen (38,5%) als auch bei den Zweitstimmen (37,3%) als stärkste Kraft hervorgegangen. 👇 (1/6)

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Die AfD wird fast 150 Sitze haben, ein Heer an Mitarbeitenden, die sich aus der extremen Rechten rekrutieren, mit Kontakt zu Terrorgruppen. Auch ohne Musk bedeutet das einen massiven Ausbau der zivilgesellschaftlichen Schützengräben mit Geld und Ressourcen. Dem gilt es etwas entgegenzusetzen.

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Horror, purer Horror.

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“Wo waren die als Walter Lübcke ermordet wurde?” fragte Merz heute beim Wahlkampfabschluss vorwurfsvoll in Richtung derjenigen, die in den letzten Wochen gegen seine Mehrheitsbildung mit der AfD demonstriert haben. Sie haben natürlich auch damals für die Demokratie demonstriert:

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Your weekly dose of excellent African journalism! ✨ The latest issue of The Continent dives into Sudan’s escalating conflict, South Africa’s state visit offer to Ukraine, a stolen artifact’s return to Nigeria, and more. Essential reading from across the continent. 👇

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Dear German friends — we’re hearing in Canada how the far-right extremist AfD party is polling well in part because they’re “strong on social media”, Elon Musk’s interference, & their attempts to appear mainstream. Please look closely at the chaos Musk & extremists are creating in the United States.

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Afghanistan ist nicht sicher. Afghanistan ist nicht sicher. Man kann es nicht oft genug wiederholen. Aber die Politik diskutiert nur noch über das WIE von #Abschiebungen nach #Afghanistan. 1/5

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Prolonged drought in Namibia has disrupted farming, placing 1.26 million people—over 40% of the population—at risk of crisis-level food insecurity, according to the agriculture ministry.

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How many federal workers would DOGE need to fire to make up for Musk not paying his fair share of taxes? Answer: 677,000. That's 44% of the entire non-DoD federal workforce. Again, this power grab is not about the budget. It’s about politics.

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Winston Churchill was right: "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried.” Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.

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This was just 233 days ago:

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DRC | War, homophobia, and aid cuts leave LGBTQ+ people in Bukavu facing a grim choice: hide or flee. As M23 rebels take control, insecurity rises, and displaced communities scapegoat sexual minorities. With U.S. aid suspended, survival becomes even harder. #LGBTQRights #DRC

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Coming to think of it, the U.S. should scrap its DEI approach in state voting processes and start counting real voter turnout. Not sure republicans would want that DEI programm abolished 🤷🏻

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SADC | Namibia hosted the BES-Net Regional Trialogue, bringing together policymakers, scientists & Indigenous representatives from Botswana, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda & Zimbabwe. Talks focused on tackling invasive species & ensuring sustainable wildlife use to protect biodiversity & livelihoods.

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„'Donald Trump ist bei der Debatte vollkommen durchgedreht', ist keine Meldung, zu der ein Tagesschausprecher in der Lage wäre.So legt sich auf den realen Wahnsinn der Ereignisse eine dicke Schicht aus tonal beruhigender Berichterstattung." @johannesfranzen.bsky.social

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SADC | Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize Bukavu, DR Congo's second-largest eastern city, after capturing Goma. The offensive displaces hundreds of thousands, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. UN and AU urge de-escalation as tensions impact stability in the Great Lakes and SADC region.

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Die Ingenieurin Amel und ihre Tochter Hafsa haben den Anschlag von München nicht überlebt 😔 Statt zu trauern muss ihre Familie um das Selbstverständliche bitten: "Wir möchten bekräftigen, dass der Tod und der Verlust nicht benutzt werden, um Hass zu schüren und ihn politisch zu instrumentalisieren."

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He didn't lecture them about "democracy." He chided them for not wanting work with neo-nazi parties and for resisting Russian influence in elections. He also attacked immigrants.

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SADC | Uganda's military chief threatens to attack Bunia in eastern DRC, demanding disarmament within 24 hours. His statements raise fears of escalating conflict amid ongoing clashes between Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. Uganda recently deployed 1,000 troops to eastern DRC.

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Africa | The ICC issues historic arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, recognizing LGBTQI+ persecution as a crime against humanity. This landmark case highlights global accountability and underscores the need to protect LGBTQI+ rights, including in Africa, where similar threats persist.

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Cameroon | Lawyer Alice Nkom defends LGBTQ+ rights despite threats and state repression. Facing accusations she denies, she continues her fight against Cameroon’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws. With cases like Brenda Biya’s coming out, she seeks legal change in a hostile environment.

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This needs more attention! The EU and Germany must take strong action now — this is litteraly about the lives of millions, including ours.

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This level of incompetence is really staggering (and immensely dangerous)!

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Co-investment in development is paramount in this time of uncertainty. Interdependence is an inescapable feature of living on a shared planet with shared systems and shared challenges that require global cooperation. #MSC2025 go.undp.org/33G

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