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Sudan's War Strands Children; South Africa Faces Flood Crisis

1/23/2026

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Story summary

In Sudan, civil war has left about half of the country's children out of school.
This crisis marks one of the world's longest ongoing school closures.
In South Africa, Kruger National Park faces more than $30 million in flood damages and the closure of 15 camps.
IShowSpeed celebrated his 21st birthday and reached 50 million subscribers while exploring markets and cultural sites in Nigeria.

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Story summary

In Sudan, civil war has left about half of the country's children out of school.
This crisis marks one of the world's longest ongoing school closures.
In South Africa, Kruger National Park faces more than $30 million in flood damages and the closure of 15 camps.
IShowSpeed celebrated his 21st birthday and reached 50 million subscribers while exploring markets and cultural sites in Nigeria.