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1. South Africa: State Ready for Escaped Murderer Thabo Bester Trial - South African News Briefs - February 5, 2025

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2. Sudan: How to Help The Sudanese Who Are Rebuilding 'From Scratch'

   [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Millions of Sudanese have been uprooted from their homes since fighting broke out in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum. The violence between the two groups and their allied militia - that previously made up an interim government - has killed tens of thousands of people. Aid agencies operating in Sudan and neighboring countries say the war-ravaged population is in dire need of support.

3. South Africa: 'Justice Delayed, Justice Denied' As Families of Apartheid Victims Sue Govt for Damages

   [allAfrica] The families of South Africans murdered by apartheid police, including anti-apartheid activists killed in 1985, are suing the government for damages.

4. Africa: A Wake-Up Call for Resilient Health Systems in Africa

   [allAfrica] Last month, the United States, the largest global health donor, accounting for 32% of all international health assistance, announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization and issued a blanket stop-work order at USAID, threatening critical health programs.

5. Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Declares Ceasefire for Humanitarian Reasons Citing DR Congo Bombardments

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has announced a ceasefire starting Tuesday, citing humanitarian concerns arising from ongoing hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).