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Major African news includes a worsening crisis in South Sudan, a groundbreaking fossil discovery in Ethiopia, South Africa's rejection of a U.S. human rights report, and a strong cricket performance by South Africa against Australia.

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Fossil discovery in Ethiopia reveals missing chapter in human evolution

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  • Ancient teeth found in Ethiopia are rewriting knowledge of human origins.
  • The fossils, dated 2.6–2.8 million years old, belong to a previously unknown Australopithecus species. 8s
  • The discovery suggests greater diversity in early human ancestors than previously thought. 24s
  • Evidence challenges the idea of a simple, linear human evolution. 1m 4s
  • More fossils are needed before the new species can be formally named. 2m 3s
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Fossil discovery in Ethiopia reveals missing chapter in human evolution
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Africanews
1 day ago
Fossil discovery in Ethiopia reveals missing chapter in human evolution

Ancient teeth found in Ethiopia suggest a previously unknown species of Australopithecus, revealing greater diversity in early human ancestors.

UN warns of worsening crisis in South Sudan as peace process falters
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2 days ago
UN warns of worsening crisis in South Sudan as peace process falters

The United Nations reports deteriorating security and humanitarian conditions in South Sudan, with escalating violence and over nine million people needing urgent aid.

South Africa breezes past Aussie bowlers in Cairns
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South Africa breezes past Aussie bowlers in Cairns

South Africa posts a strong batting performance against Australia in the ODI series, with Aidan Markram scoring 82 runs.

South Africa slams U.S. human rights report as “deeply flawed”
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South Africa slams U.S. human rights report as “deeply flawed”

South Africa's government rejects a recent U.S. human rights report, calling it inaccurate and criticizing U.S. double standards.

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