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Houthis control key shipping route after gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast

Houthis control key shipping route after gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast Al JazeeraIran war live: Houthis hail operation as they take over Red Sea coastline Al JazeeraHouthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane BBCThe Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy CNNYemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a vital oil shipping route AP News

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Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast

Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast The GuardianYemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha bbc.comIran war live: Houthis advance near Red Sea coast threatening Bab al-Mandeb Al JazeeraHouthis advance along Yemeni coast, threaten Saudi oil exports in the Red Sea reuters.comIran-backed rebels capture Red Sea port, tightening grip on a key global chokepoint CNN

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Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'

Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception' The GuardianCorrecting the map is an act of African agency The EastAfricanUN tells the world: Stop making Africa look small UN NewsExplanation of Vote Before the Vote for UNGA 80 Adoption on the Resolution to “Correct the Map” United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size bbc.com

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INVESTMENT TALKS OPEN IN SEOUL

INVESTMENT TALKS OPEN IN SEOUL Uganda Media CentreA tale of two Koreas: Which one does Uganda want to become? Daily MonitorUganda and South Korea explore trade, investment and technology partnerships Tech Review AfricaKiyonga urges Ugandans in Korea to invest back home NewVision.co.ugUGANDA SIGNS COFFEE EXPORT DEAL WITH SOUTH KOREAN FIRM Uganda Media Centre

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We can only send one child private. I feel guilt

We can only send one child private. I feel guilt The TimesFour in ten private school parents forced to make financial sacrifices The TimesIndependent school parents make financial sacrifices independentschoolmanagement.co.ukParents funding private school fees at expense of pensions and investments Pensions Age MagazinePrivate school is expensive, but these tips keep the costs down... Daily Mail

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Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia

Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia The GuardianSomalia Calls for International Cooperation to Combat Piracy Dawan AfricaPuntland warns Somali pirates have links to criminal networks in Yemen Hiiraan OnlineSomali piracy was under control. Then came the Iran war. Responsible StatecraftSomalia raises alarm over renewed piracy attacks in Gulf of Aden People Daily

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Stakeholders: Climate finance still out of reach for Africa’s farmers - the-star.co.ke

Stakeholders: Climate finance still out of reach for Africa’s farmers the-star.co.keAfrica gets only 23% of the climate finance it needs – and pays too much for it The ConversationBankability, Not Potential: What Separates Attractive Energy Opportunities from Financeable Projects Clyde & CoOpening of CCDA-XIV United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaECA Chief: Africa Must Leverage Energy, Minerals and Human Capital to Lead Climate Action Fana Media Corporation S.C

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