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22 Jan, 12:20


🌍 The camera that saved trapped miners in South Africa

A specialised camera has been a literal life line to many miners trapped in South Africa

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22 Jan, 12:20


🌍 Critical minerals and climate action: South Africa's G20 priorities

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined objectives and priorities for the country’s G20 presidency with a promise of elevating the impact of climate change on developing countries.

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22 Jan, 12:20


🌍 Social media delights in snowball fights and sledding across Texas and the Gulf Coast

Videos posted on social media captured nuns having a snowball fight and Houston firefighters having a friendly battle as a rare storm swept across Texas and the Gulf Coast. The snow closed motorways, grounded flights and closed schools for more than a million pupils unaccustomed to winter weather.

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22 Jan, 10:20


🌍 The ramifications of Trump's tariff decisions for world trade organisation

The leader of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, conveyed a sense of "cautious optimism "tatting that her approach to the U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and tariff strategies is to remain composed and observe the actual policies that will be put into action.

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22 Jan, 09:20


🌍 Alliance of Sahel States to form 5,000-troop military unit

Three junta-ruled countries in Africa's Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for years plagued the nations.

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22 Jan, 07:20


🌍 Amina J. Mohammed calls for action against terrorism in Africa

Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed emphasized that Africa has unfortunately become the focal point of global terrorism.

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21 Jan, 23:20


🌍 Putin, Xi discuss ties in meeting after Trump's inauguration

In the call with Xi, Putin emphasized that Russia-China relations are based on shared interests, equality and mutual benefits, noting they β€œdon’t depend on internal political factors and the current international environment”

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21 Jan, 21:20


🌍 At least 76 people killed in hotel fire at ski resort in Turkey

A fire raged through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people, officials said

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21 Jan, 19:21


🌍 In Gaza, Palestinians return to their destroyed homes after 15 months of conflict

Palestinians return to Gaza to find their homes in ruins after 15 months of intense conflict and massive bombardments.

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21 Jan, 19:21


🌍 M23 rebels seize new town, advance closer to Goma

The Rwanda-backed rebels took the city of Minova after dislodging government forces on Tuesday. Located on the shores of Lake Kivu, Minova is a nerve center for logistics and supplies to Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu

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21 Jan, 17:21


🌍 Kenyan police patrol streets of Haitian capital

Gang violence has left more than 700,000 Haitians homeless in recent years, with many crowding into makeshift and unsanitary shelters after gunmen razed their homes

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21 Jan, 16:20


🌍 Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris climate agreement

Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw.

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21 Jan, 16:20


🌍 Gabon approves new electoral law seen as win for junta leader

The bill which was passed after days of deliberations allows members of the security forces and magistrates to contest elections as candidates. Army leader Brice Oligui Nguema has promised to return power to civilians but speculation that he desires to run as a presidential candidate is rife

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21 Jan, 13:20


🌍 Donald Trump's military salute to the American national anthem

In 2021, Lady Gaga sang the national anthem for President Joe Biden. In 2013, BeyoncΓ© sang the national anthem and later said she lip-synced to a track recorded for President Barack Obama.

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21 Jan, 13:20


🌍 DR Congo rebel group disarms, UN mission says

A spokesperson for the UN chief said that the Zaire armed group, active in Ituri province, had demobilized and that work to reintegrate its combatants who include women and children into civilian life had started

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21 Jan, 13:20


🌍 A$AP Rocky trial set to begin on charges he fired a gun at a former friend

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in a trial against A$AP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend and could get a decades-long prison sentence if convicted.

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21 Jan, 12:20


🌍 Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement

President Donald Trump says he will again withdraw the United States, a top carbon polluting nation, from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming and once again distancing the U.S. from its closest allies.

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21 Jan, 10:20


🌍 Watch: deadly ski resort fire in Turkey captured in first images

A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, a ski resort in Turkey's Bolu province, claimed 10 lives and left 32 others hospitalised early Tuesday.

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21 Jan, 10:20


🌍 In Goma, a drinking water shortage is exacerbating tensions

Goma (DRC), a city home to 2 milliion people, is experiencing a severe drinking water shortage. The situation is also exacerbating tensions in the overpopulated and volatile city.

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21 Jan, 10:20


🌍 Central African Republic and Russia strengthen political ties

The United Hearts Movement (MCU), the ruling party of Central African President Faustin-Archange TouadΓ©ra, has entered into a cooperation agreement with United Russia, the political party of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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18 Jan, 17:20


🌍 Kenyan social enterprise aims to reduce environmental impact of textile waste

Africa Collect Textiles employs women at a workshop in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, to create something new out of discarded clothes.

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18 Jan, 15:20


🌍 US imposes sanctions on Sudan's de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

Washington says under his leadership, the army has indiscriminately bombed civilian infrastructure and conducted extrajudicial killings.

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18 Jan, 15:20


🌍 South Sudanese police impose nationwide nighttime curfew after deadly riots

The riots targeting Sudanese followed reports of the alleged killing of 29 South Sudanese citizens earlier in the week in neighbouring Sudan.

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18 Jan, 13:20


🌍 Gaza ceasefire to begin Sunday after Israeli security cabinet approval

The deal could see a first group of Israeli hostages released on Sunday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

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18 Jan, 11:20


🌍 US offered infrastructure incentive to achieve peace in eastern DRC

Washington's proposed extension of a railway line into the region was seen as incentive for peace between the DRC and Rwanda, which backs rebels fighting there.

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18 Jan, 10:20


🌍 Nigeria becomes the ninth BRICS partner country

Brazil’s government said on Friday that Nigeria has been accepted as a partner country in the multinational group.

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18 Jan, 08:20


🌍 Mozambique's ex-finance minister sentenced in US in loan scandal

Manual Chang was convicted last year for his role in the so-called 'hidden debt' graft scandal that sparked an economic crisis in his home country.

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17 Jan, 21:21


🌍 UN officials call attention to Sudan's dangerous civilian situation

The chief spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office, Ravina Shamdasani, cautioned of increasing civilian danger in Sudan due to targeted ethnic attacks in Al Jazirah, posing a threat to the ongoing conflict over Khartoum.

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17 Jan, 19:20


🌍 Saint Helena: how a tiny island is trying to achieve carbon neutrality

Saint Helena, an island of some 4,000 inhabitants, has just installed its first electric vehicle charging station. It is part of the island's wider quest to go fully green.

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17 Jan, 19:20


🌍 The perils of illegal mining: a survivor's six-month nightmare

A miner who endured six months trapped in an abandoned mine in South Africa has recounted the terrifying experience he faced after a police crackdown cut off food and essential supplies to thousands engaged in illegal gold mining.

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17 Jan, 19:20


🌍 Seeking justice: new Syrian leaders meet with ICC chief prosecutor in Damascus

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan arrived in Damascus on Friday. He will confer with Syria's transitional government on how to seek justice and accountability for alleged war crimes.

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17 Jan, 17:21


🌍 Togo weighs joining the alliance of sahel states, says foreign minister

Togo is considering the possibility of joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), as indicated by the Togolese Foreign Minister during an interview with Voxafrica on Thursday.

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17 Jan, 16:21


🌍 SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Ends in Destruction After Successful Booster Catch

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed after losing engine power.

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17 Jan, 16:21


🌍 Al-Rajhi wins Dakar Rally at 11th attempt and Sanders sews up motorbike domination

After 13 days of desert racing and more than 5,000 kilometers of specials, Al-Rajhi beat home Henk Lategan of South Africa by less than four minutes, the smallest margin in 15 years.

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17 Jan, 16:21


🌍 South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground

Usually, the men would eat meat, bread, and porridge cooked over camp stoves run by propane, but all of these had run out.

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17 Jan, 16:21


🌍 Manchester City confirms Haaland's contract extension to 2034

Erling Haaland has officially extended his contract with Manchester City for an impressive seven more years.

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17 Jan, 16:20


🌍 Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba stirs debate with return to social media

He instructed security forces to immediately arrest opposition members, such as those affiliated with the National Unity Platform (NUP), if they wore clothing resembling military uniforms. β€œ

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17 Jan, 14:20


🌍 Putin to welcome Iranian president for strategic agreement signing

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Friday to formalize a significant agreement between Moscow and Tehran.

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17 Jan, 14:20


🌍 Madrid pet owners bring animals to Saint Anthony Church for annual blessing

Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, celebrating St. Anthony’s feast day.

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17 Jan, 14:20


🌍 South Sudan imposes nighttime curfew after anti-Sudanese protests turn violent

The curfew, starting at 6:00 pm daily, was announced Friday by Police Chief Abraham Manyuat on state television as new demonstrations erupted in Juba and other cities.

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08 Jan, 07:20


🌍 Could Elon Musk buy Liverpool football club?

Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English football club Liverpool, his father says

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07 Jan, 22:21


🌍 Syria reopens international air travel as Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus

On 7 January, Qatar Airways made the first international commercial flight to Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

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07 Jan, 20:21


🌍 Seeing Through Art: Jean de Dieu’s Triumph Over Blindness

Jean de Dieu Uwukunda, a visually impaired artist from Rwanda, has built a successful career in painting and drawing despite his blindness.

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07 Jan, 20:21


🌍 Ivorian authorities decide ship carrying ammonium nitrate is safe

Ivorian authorities have stated that a ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate does not pose a threat to public safety. Used for fertilisers, the chemical still associated with tragedies, such as the explosion in the port of Beirut in 2020.

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07 Jan, 19:21


🌍 First international flight since Assad's ouster touches down in Syria

After an almost 13 year hiatus, Qatar airways has restarted flights to Damascus. It marks the first commercial flight to the airport since Islamist-led forces ousted Bashar al-Assad in December.

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07 Jan, 19:21


🌍 New Orleans holds first carnival season parade days after deadly Bourbon Street attack

On Monday, New Orleans kicked off its Carnival season with the Joan of Arc parade, just days after a deadly attack on New Year's Eve left 14 people dead.

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07 Jan, 18:20


🌍 Algeria and Mali clash over security approach amid diplomatic strains

The two nations hold opposing views on how to address the conflict in northern Mali, with Algeria advocating dialogue and Mali increasingly favoring military action.

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07 Jan, 18:20


🌍 Pics of the day: January 7, 2025

Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.

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07 Jan, 18:20


🌍 Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Christmas with prayers, feasts, and acts of charity

Thousands of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrated Christmas on 7 January, marking the end of a 43-day fast.

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07 Jan, 18:20


🌍 Chinese companies invest in Africa's surging cement market

Driven by a increase in construction activity among other factors, Africa's cement market is thriving. Facing a stagnant property market back home, Chinese companies are rushing to invest.

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07 Jan, 18:20


🌍 France: Jean-Marie Le Pen is dead

A polarizing figure in French politics, Mr. Le Pen's controversial statements β€” including his Holocaust denial and his 1987 proposal to forcibly isolate people with AIDS in special facilities β€” have earned him multiple condemnations and strained his political alliances .

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07 Jan, 15:21


🌍 Conakry at a standstill amidst opposition protests

Life in Conakry came to a standstill due to a protest organized by the opposition, which had been banned by the authorities, demanding the departure of the junta in Guinea.

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07 Jan, 15:21


🌍 Man City loan Issa Kaboré to Werder Bremen

Burkina Faso defender Issa KaborΓ© is set to do a stint at German club Werder Bremen for the rest of the season. Werder is the sixth club KaborΓ© has been loaned out to since he joined Manchester City in 2020.

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07 Jan, 14:21


🌍 Ghana’s John Mahama returns as president

Mahama, who started his political career as the communications minister, won the presidential election late last year after pledging to tackle the economic crisis, corruption and unemployment.

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07 Jan, 13:20


🌍 Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo

Rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile region, civil society and a local politician said Monday, as the security and humanitarian crisis deepened.

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07 Jan, 13:20


🌍 They fled from extremists. Now the government in Burkina Faso tries to hide their existence

This is the reality for over 2.1 million displaced people across the West African nation of Burkina Faso, torn apart by years of extreme violence.

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07 Jan, 13:20


🌍 French police arrest three Algerians for making alleged violent statements on social media

Police in France have arrested three Algerian men described by authorities as social media influencers accused of posting videos inciting violence, against a backdrop of soured relations between Paris and its former colony in North Africa.

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07 Jan, 13:20


🌍 Christmas arrives in Egypt

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Christians flocked to attend Christmas Eve mass across the predominantly Muslim country on Monday evening

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07 Jan, 12:20


🌍 Indonesia becomes latest BRICS member

Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group's presiding country Brazil announced Monday

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07 Jan, 12:20


🌍 A magnitude 6.8 earthquake kills at least 95 people in Tibet

Dozens of aftershocks shook the Himalayan region of Tibet, in southwest China, and Nepal, just across the border.

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05 Jan, 11:20


🌍 Jimmy Carter's extended public farewell begins

Jimmy Carter’s six day extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia

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05 Jan, 10:20


🌍 2025 welcomes rare twin elephants in Kenya

Kenya records third twin elephants birth in three years

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05 Jan, 08:20


🌍 Kamala Harris to certify her 2024 election loss

There are a few more steps to confirm Trump's Electoral College victory including Vice President Kamala Harris overseeing Congress' certification

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04 Jan, 17:20


🌍 China says experiencing 'smaller, less severe' flu season

In the US, the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there have been at least 5.3 million flu illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations, and 2,700 deaths β€” including at least 11 children so far this season

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04 Jan, 15:20


🌍 Bitcoin turns sixteen amid record surge

Last month, Bitcoin’s record rally topped $107,000 after Donald Trump said he planed to create a US Bitcoin strategic reserve similar to that of oil

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04 Jan, 13:20


🌍 Police and soldiers from Guatemala, El Salvador arrive for Haiti mission

The 83 security personnel included an advance team of eight soldiers from El Salvador and the first 75 of 150 military police officers from Guatemala

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04 Jan, 11:20


🌍 Syria militias go after former regime soldiers, spies

The forces over the past few weeks have raided and arrested security officials who they said worked under Assad's notorious web of intelligence and security branches

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04 Jan, 11:20


🌍 Raja Casablanca, Mamelodi Sundowns face off in Champions League

Raja sit bottom of group B having suffered two defeats and a draw. Mamelodi sit joint top of the group with 5 points

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04 Jan, 00:20


🌍 London Zoo caries out census of its huge population

London Zoo began its annual stocktake on Friday, counting over 10,000 animals of various species.

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03 Jan, 21:20


🌍 French and German foreign ministers make historic visit to Damascus

While progress has been made, Western nations, including France and Germany, have maintained HTS's designation as a terrorist organization. Baerbock also stressed the importance of not delaying democratic elections, noting that human rights and political reforms must not be undermined during the tra

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03 Jan, 20:20


🌍 Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on Al-Nassr journey: "Life is good, but I want more"

As Ronaldo looks ahead, his commitment to both personal excellence and the growth of Saudi football underscores his enduring influence in the world of sports.

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03 Jan, 20:20


🌍 The entrepreneur tackling Uganda's second-hand clothing problem

Uganda imports around 80,000 tonnes of second-hand clothes every year, according to data by the Uganda Revenue Authority. One entrepreneur has found a solution against the masses of fabric flooding the country: upcycling.

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03 Jan, 18:20


🌍 See images of the Tesla exploding outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.

Investigators are trying to understand the motives of the perpetrator of Wednesday's explosion, a highly decorated soldier.

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03 Jan, 18:20


🌍 Burkina Faso: Two jailed for life over 2017 restaurant attack

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced two people to life in prison over a deadly 2017 attack on a Turkish restaurant that killed 19, officials said

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03 Jan, 18:20


🌍 56 Kkilled in Israeli strikes as ceasefire talks expected to resume

In parallel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized a delegation to travel to Qatar on Friday to restart stalled U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks. The delegation includes members of Mossad, Shin Bet, and the military, as efforts continue to address the prolonged conflict.

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03 Jan, 18:20


🌍 When cinema in Tunisia travels to the audience

The Cinema Tdour mobile setup travels on wheels to overlooked Tunisian communities that have no easy access to the cinema

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03 Jan, 16:20


🌍 Ghana passes provisional budget ahead of transition

Ghana's parliament has passed a provisional budget that allows the government to spend $4.65 billion through March.

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03 Jan, 16:20


🌍 Egypt’s tourism sector hits record revenues

.Tourism was one of Egypt’s fastest-growing sectors, with an 8.2% growth rate, contributing significantly to the economy’s 3.5% growth in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024/2025.

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03 Jan, 14:20


🌍 Boy, 7, survives five days in Zimbabwe game park among lions

Tinotenda Pudu, from northern Zimbabwe, wandered 49 kilometers (30 miles) from his home into Matusadona National Park, a sprawling wilderness known for its dense population of predators and other dangerous wildlife.

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03 Jan, 13:20


🌍 Post-election crisis in Mozambique forces nearly 3,000 to flee abroad

As tensions persist in Mozambique, the strain on neighboring countries and international aid organizations continues to grow. With limited resources and an increasing number of displaced people, the region faces mounting challenges in addressing this escalating humanitarian crisis

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03 Jan, 10:20


🌍 Mali: Former PM Choguel Maïga accused of embezzlement

Former Malian Prime Minister, Choguel MaΓ―ga, has been accused of embezzlement. The former leader is said to have covered up some of the financial incidents that took place over the 2020-2023 period, or benefitted from them.

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03 Jan, 09:20


🌍 Coming home: Ghana has granted citizenship to hundreds of African Americans

In 2019, Ghana launched a programme to make itself more attractive for diaspora investment, but also allow African Americans to reconnect to their roots. Several hundreds have heeded the call.

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03 Jan, 09:20


🌍 UN children’s fund calls for protection of child refugees

After the most recent shipwreck in the Mediterranean sea, the UN children’s fund is urging for the protection of child refugees. Some 8,000 unaccompanied child refugees arrived in Italy in 2024, according to the agency.

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02 Jan, 22:20


🌍 Security Council welcomes five new non-permanent members

The five newly elected countries will join Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia as non-permanent members of the Council.

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02 Jan, 22:20


🌍 Fire engulfs major market in Ghana's capital

Eyewitnesses reported frantic efforts by people at the scene to extinguish the flames as the blaze spread through the market, reportedly destroying over a hundred shops.

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02 Jan, 20:20


🌍 Gaza - Palestinian statistics bureau says Gaza's population decreased by 6%

International human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch accuse Israel of committing a genocide against the Palestinian people.

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02 Jan, 19:20


🌍 After the Dragon, China prepares for the Year of the Snake

In China, the Year of the Snake will begin on 29 January 2025.

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02 Jan, 18:20


🌍 Africa 2024: contrasting Growth, shared Resilience [Business Africa]

In this edition of Business Africa, we look at Africa's economic resilience in 2024, the innovation of the Inshelve app in Botswana and the rise of betting in Zimbabwe.

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02 Jan, 18:20


🌍 CR Belouizdad prepare to face Al Ahly

CR Belouizdad trained on Thursday at Nelson Mandela Annex Stadium on the eve of a decisive match against Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League

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02 Jan, 17:20


🌍 Gazans express hope for peace as New Year dawns

Surrounded by the ruins of war, they prayed for an end to the violence that has upended their lives.

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02 Jan, 17:20


🌍 The "Pink Lady" hotel: Cape Town's timeless icon

The Mount Nelson Hotel, also known as the "Pink Lady," stands as a sign of history and elegance in Cape Town, attracting both locals and travellers with its vibrant past

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02 Jan, 17:20


🌍 Day two of the Africa Eco Race

The second day of the Africa Eco Race unfolded linking Tarda to Tagounite, covering a distance of 358 km

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02 Jan, 17:20


🌍 Mount Nelson: Cape Town's timeless icon

At 125 years old, the infamous Mount Nelson hotel in South Africa is still standing but why has it managed to continue for so long?

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02 Jan, 15:20


🌍 Metallic space object crashes in Kenyan village

In the coming days, the agency will work to determine the object's country of origin and its journey through space.

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02 Jan, 15:20


🌍 Nigeria issues travel advisory on Australia amid rise in discrimination reports

ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa noted that recent incidents, including antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes, have raised safety concerns for Nigerians in Australia.

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02 Jan, 15:20


🌍 Ghana ends visa requirements for Africans

Beginning in early 2025, Ghana is allowing visa free entry to citizens of all countries in Africa. It's hoped that the new approach will increase tourism, trade and travel to the nation.

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02 Jan, 13:20


🌍 Ivory Coast begins withdrawal of French troops in January 2025

Ivory Coast announced on Wednesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades-long military presence

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02 Jan, 12:20


🌍 Seko Fofana to return to League 1 after signing with Rennes

Seko Fofana is set to return to League 1 after signing an agreement with French team Rennes. The 28-year-old midfielder has been with Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq, on loan from Al Nassr.

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02 Jan, 11:20


🌍 Nigeria to launch credit guarantee firm to boost economy

β€œThis initiative will strengthen the confidence of the financial system, expand credit access, and support underserved groups such as women and youth,”

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02 Jan, 11:20


🌍 Syrians assess destruction in third-largest city Homs

After the fall of the Assad regime in early December, Syrian returnees face scenes of desolation in Homs, Syria's third largest city and a key centre of the revolution.

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11 Nov, 18:20


🌍 Campaigning heats up in Senegal ahead of snap legislative elections

With less than a week to go before Senegal's polls, the opposition and the government are battling for control of the capital, Dakar.

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11 Nov, 18:20


🌍 Initiative in Nairobi's Mukuru slums uses fly lavae to tackle food waste

Food waste blocking the streets is a major issue in Nairobi's Mukuru slums. But a group of locals have launched a project using fly lavae to break down the waste. The broken-down waste is then used as animal feed or fertiliser.

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11 Nov, 16:22


🌍 England rugby team gear up ahead of their clash against Springboks

England trained at their Pennyhill Park facility in Surrey on Monday, as they prepare to take on South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

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11 Nov, 16:22


🌍 Anglican Church leader cornered in child abuse scandal

The 251-page report concludes that Welby failed to report Smyth to authorities when he was informed of the abuse in August 2013, shortly after he became Archbishop of Canterbury.

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11 Nov, 16:22


🌍 Taste of Azerbaijan: Rich flavours, heritage await COP29 visitors

Azerbaijani cuisine consists of around 5,000 dishes, from fatty meat kebabs to soups, from stuffed fish to exotic fruits. Ingredients can be baked, boiled, fried or dried, but have to be generously spiced

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11 Nov, 16:22


🌍 Haiti: Prime Minister Gary Conille dismissed from his functions

The Transitional Council, created to restore democratic order in Haiti, signed a decree on Sunday dismissing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-AimΓ©, a businessman who had previously been considered for the post.

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11 Nov, 16:22


🌍 Baku: Protesters call for Gaza ceasefire during opening of COP29

There can be no climate justice without human rights, decried activists during a demonstration in Baku on Monday on the first day of the COP29 climate summit.

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11 Nov, 16:21


🌍 Kenya's Raila Odinga launches candidature for AU's top job

He said his focus would include economic development, enhancing intra-African trade, and tackling climate change.

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11 Nov, 16:21


🌍 Record number mariachis belt out classic songs in Mexico City plaza

The number of musicians apparently topped the previous record of 700 mariachis at an earlier gathering in the Mexican city of Guadalajara.

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11 Nov, 16:21


🌍 WHO: Mpox cases in South Kivu may be 'plateauing', but DRC seeing a 'general rising trend' in cases

In a report published on Monday, the World Health Organisation said that mpox cases in the South Kivu region of the DRC seem to be 'plateauing'. But cases are on the rise in other parts of the country, as well as in Uganda and Burundi.

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11 Nov, 14:21


🌍 Mali: Director of Australian gold company arrested

The three people, including managing director Terence Holohan , were arrested last Friday in Bamako, the capital of Mali .

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11 Nov, 13:21


🌍 Chad: At least 17 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack

The attack in the Lake Chad region took place on Saturday, army spokesman Gen. Issakh Acheikh said on state television Sunday night. He did not provide details.

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11 Nov, 12:20


🌍 COP29: What do African youth expect from the climate summit?

With the UN Climate summit underway in Azerbaijan, African youth are hoping that the meeting can advocate further involvement of young people in climate change response, mitigation and adaptation work

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11 Nov, 12:20


🌍 Opposition leader leads polls in Ghana's presidential race

The December polls will see 13 candidates vying to replace outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

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11 Nov, 10:21


🌍 South Africa's Tyla wins big at MTV EMAs

The Truth or Dare singer was nominated in four categories overall (including Best New Act) and took home prizes for Best Afrobeats Act, Best African Act and Best R&B Act

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11 Nov, 09:20


🌍 Mauritius awaits results of tense election

This election follows Britain’s historic agreement to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a win for Jugnauth. However, concerns remain over governance and the influence of political dynasties, with a new bloc, Linion Reform, pushing for change.

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11 Nov, 07:21


🌍 COP29 in Baku: High stakes and a $1 trillion question for climate finance

Developed countries in the G20, responsible for approximately 77% of global heat-trapping gas emissions, have started to reduce their pollution levels, a trend that remains elusive for poorer countries and for China.

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10 Nov, 16:20


🌍 Vinicius Junior was Africa's favorite for Ballon d’Or - Poll results

The Brazil and Real Madrid star lost to Spanish midfielder Rodri. Of the 22 African journalists who voted, 12 placed Vinicius at the top of their ranking

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10 Nov, 12:20


🌍 Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman to hold role

Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s inner circle for running what was, by far, his most disciplined and well-executed campaign, and was seen as the leading contender for the position

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10 Nov, 12:20


🌍 DR Congo opposition, civil society dig in as Tshisekedi plots constitution change

President Felix Tshisekedi has called the current constitution outdated and ripe for reform. The law limits presidential mandates to two

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06 Nov, 11:20


🌍 β€œI'm asking every citizen all across our land to join me,” Donald Trump says

It's time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us. It's time to unite. And we're going to try. We're going to try. We have to try. And it's going to happen. Success will bring us together," Trump said as he adressed supporters early Wednesday (Nov. 06).

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06 Nov, 09:20


🌍 Trump takes celebratory tone, Harris postpones addressing supporters

"In addition to having won the battleground states of North Carolina, I love these places, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin; we are now winning in Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and Alaska which would result I us carrying at least 315 electoral votes," Donald Trump said early Wednesday (Nov. 06)

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06 Nov, 07:20


🌍 US election: Trump gets more confident, vote counting continues in different states

A series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and unsubstantiated claims of wrongdoing by the former president disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day. Trump has captured 2 of the 7 key swing states and secured the lead in 4 others.

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05 Nov, 22:21


🌍 South Africa, UK sign bilateral agreements, agree to bolster trade and defence ties

During his first official visit to the African continent, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy signed bilateral agreements with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola. During talks, Lammy insisted that 'Africa must be represented on the U.N. Security Council.'

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05 Nov, 20:21


🌍 Gospel music star Tamela Mann speaks about her latest album, 'Live, Breathe, Fight'

Speaking about her latest album, 'Live, Breathe, Fight', gospel music icon Tamela Mann has said, 'my prayer and hope is that people really take something from it and find joy and inspiration'. The record features the song 'Working for me', which hit no. 1 on Billboard's gospel music airplay chart.

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05 Nov, 20:21


🌍 Mozambique's President urges an end to deadly protests against recent election results

President Filipe Nyusi on Tuesday called for an end to demonstrations agains recent election results, which have so far resulted in more than a dozen deaths. Also Tuesday, crowds took to the streets to denounce the heavy-handed police reponse to protests. Officials warn they may deploy the army.

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05 Nov, 18:21


🌍 Meet Haggis, a newborn pygmy hippo at Edinburgh's zoo

Haggis was born on 30 October to parents Otto and Gloria.

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05 Nov, 17:20


🌍 Kenya, China hold bilateral talks in Nairobi, as Kenya requests China's support to join BRICS

Kenya's president William Ruto welcomed a top Chinese official, Li Xi, for talks in Nairobi on Monday. The two nations are collaborating on development projects; Kenya has also requested China's support to join the BRICS group of emerging economies.

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05 Nov, 15:21


🌍 Survivors sought and village evacuations in wake of deadly Lewotobi volcano eruptions

Rescuers search for survivors on Indonesia's Flores Island after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki’s eruption killed nine, displaced over 2,400, and devastated nearby villages.

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05 Nov, 13:21


🌍 Slavery: UK does not want 'money transfer' as reparation

Britain’s foreign secretary said Monday that reparations for the U.K.'s role in the slave trade are not about the β€œtransfer of cash” and reiterated his country's position that leans toward focusing on the future.

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05 Nov, 13:21


🌍 South Africa: Prince William meets young environmentalists

The Prince of Wales' first engagement was at Rooftop in Cape Town. He joined more than 100 young environmentalists aged between 18 and 35.

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05 Nov, 12:21


🌍 Kenyan man is convicted of plotting a 9/11-style attack on the US

A federal jury in Manhattan found Cholo Abdi Abdullah guilty on all six counts he faced for conspiring to hijack an aircraft and slam it into a building, according to court records.

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05 Nov, 12:20


🌍 Equatorial Guinea official arrested over 400 sex tapes with President's sister, high-profile women

mong the people implicated in the recordings are high-ranking officials' spouses, including the wife of the Director General of Police, close family members, and relatives of senior government figures, including the sister of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and spouses of multiple ministers.

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05 Nov, 12:20


🌍 US: Washington barricaded as election anxiety mounts

Federal and local authorities fear scenes reminiscent of the deadly assault on the Capitol on January 6th, 2021.

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05 Nov, 10:20


🌍 US: Harris, Trump tie in first vote on election day

The tiny New Hampshire resort town Dixville Notch has a tradition that dates back to 1960 for being the first in the nation to complete in-person voting.

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05 Nov, 09:20


🌍 Nigeria: Tinubu orders release of child protestors

According to the charge sheet, the minors ranged in age from 14 to 17 years old.The presidential directive is without prejudice to the ongoing legal proceedings, though.

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05 Nov, 08:20


🌍 Uganda: Victims of lightning strike buried

Police investigations revealed an absence of anti-lightning infrastructure.Victims were attending a prayer service in a makeshift metallic structure when the lighting struck.

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04 Nov, 20:21


🌍 Bukavu music festival dedicated to peace in eastern DRC

The region has struggled for decades with armed violence as more than 120 groups fight for power, land, and valuable mineral resources.

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04 Nov, 18:20


🌍 Real Madrid train ahead of Champions League clash against AC Milan

The defending champions host the Italian team at Bernabeu Stadium in the Spanish capital on Tuesday.

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04 Nov, 18:20


🌍 Algerian-French writer Kamel Daoud wins top French literary prize

The panel picked Daoud's novel 'Houris' which competed against 3 other books.The work centers around the character of Aube, a survivor of Algeria's civil war known as the 'Black Decade'.

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25 Oct, 21:20


🌍 Statue honouring Tuskegee Airman found days after it was stolen

Lieutentant Colonel Alexander Jefferson was a member of the US military's first African American flying unit.

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25 Oct, 20:20


🌍 Victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army disappointed in sentence

LRA commander, Thomas Kwoyelo, was handed a 40-year sentence for war crimes on Friday.

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25 Oct, 18:20


🌍 Zipline partners Nigeria for improved healthcare delivery

In a bid to improve healthcare delivery, the Nigerian government has partned with US-based drone technology company Zipline to enhance healthcare access using advanced drone delivery systems.

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25 Oct, 16:20


🌍 The past Cannot be changed: King Charles at Samoa summit

King Charles III addressed a summit of Commonwealth nations in Samoa, stating that the past is unchangeable while subtly recognizing the demands from some former colonies for accountability regarding Britain's involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

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25 Oct, 16:20


🌍 Afrobeats superstar, Davido, struts the catwalk at Lagos Fashion Week

One of Africa’s biggest fashion events, the Lagos Fashion Week runs at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, until Sunday 27 October.

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25 Oct, 15:20


🌍 Ex-commander of a Ugandan rebel group sentenced to 40 years in prison

The jail sentence of Thomas Kwoyelo β€” a child soldier turned rebel commander β€” applies to the most serious crimes he faced, including multiple counts of murder, rape, pillaging, and enslavement.

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25 Oct, 14:20


🌍 France accused of 'complicity' in Rwanda's 1994 genocide

The Paris Administrative Court on Thursday began tackling a request from several genocide survivor associations to examine the role played by the French state.

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25 Oct, 14:20


🌍 Uganda invests $3 billion in new railway system for efficient transport

The Ugandan signs an agreement with a Turkish construction firm to build a 272-kilometre section of the Uganda Standard Gauge Railway.

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25 Oct, 12:20


🌍 IMF: Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is improving but challenges remain

In its latest report it says while the economic outlook in the region is improving, implementing reforms is increasingly difficult.

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25 Oct, 12:20


🌍 Russian president labels allegations of contact with Trump β€œnonsense”

"There were no contacts back then, and there are none now," the 72-year-old head of state said on Thursday (Oct. 24).US citizens will elect a new leader on November 5.

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25 Oct, 12:20


🌍 Tunisian lawyer sentenced to two years in prison

Tunisian Lawyer Sonia Dahmani Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

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25 Oct, 12:20


🌍 Akazehe: a unique Burundi greeting risks disappearing

The Akazehe form of greeting celeb among Burundi women risks facing out due to medernisation.

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25 Oct, 10:20


🌍 Thousands adopted to U.S. face deportation after decades without citizenship

"Thousands Adopted to U.S. Face Deportation After Decades Without Citizenship"

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25 Oct, 10:20


🌍 Nigerian military kills 140 gunmen, kidnappers

the operations targeted areas across multiple regions in Nigeria. Buba provided an update at the military's weekly briefing on Thursday.

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25 Oct, 09:20


🌍 Hama Amadou, emblematic opposition leader in Niger and former PM dies aged 74

According to local media reports, the ruling CNSP organized official funerals on Friday morning (Oct. 25). ama Amadou died in a hospital in the country’s capital, Niamey, Thursday, aged 74.

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25 Oct, 07:20


🌍 Mozambique: β€œLet us engage in dialogue,” says President-elect after days of opposition protest

The successor of President Filipe Nuysi in Mozambique called Thursday (Oct. 24) for unity. Daniel Chapo won disputed polls which were criticized by EU observers.

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24 Oct, 22:20


🌍 Britain faces growing calls to open door to slavery reparations

Leaders of the Commonwealth group of 56 nations, most with roots in Britain's empire, are meeting in the South Pacific nation of Samoa.

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24 Oct, 18:21


🌍 Mozambique's ruling party wins disputed polls

EU election observers said there had been β€˜unjustified alterations’ to the results.

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24 Oct, 17:20


🌍 Africa reports 134 new polio cases on World Polio Day

As the globe marks World Polio day, Africa has recorded 134 new polio cases in at least seven countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced.

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24 Oct, 15:21


🌍 Türkiye under attack: African nations call out cowardly terrorism

At least five people were killed and 22 others injured when terrorists attacked the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facility.

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23 Oct, 10:20


🌍 Rwandan genocide survivors describe the 1994 mass killings at a Paris trial

Three decades later, she told her story on Tuesday at a Paris court where a former doctor is on trial for his alleged role in the mass killings of more than 800,000 minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus who tried to protect them.

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23 Oct, 10:20


🌍 EU observers flag irregularities and 'alteration of results' in Mozambique election

β€œTo date, the EU EOM has noted irregularities during counting and unjustified alteration of election results at polling station and district level,”

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23 Oct, 09:20


🌍 Germany's disease control center reports 1st case of new mpox variant

Germany's disease control center reports 1st case of new mpox variant

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23 Oct, 09:20


🌍 Uganda: Deadly fuel tanker explosion near capital

At least 11 people were killed on Tuesday (Oct. 22) after a fuel truck exploded next to a highway in Uganda, police said.

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23 Oct, 07:20


🌍 CAF unveils 2022-2023 financial report, projects net profit next year

Patrice Motsepe who was elected at the helm of CAF in 2021 hailed the body's reduction in losses.Officialy, the losses were reduced to $ 9.2 million from $ 28.9 million. CAF projects net profit in next financial year.

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22 Oct, 21:20


🌍 South African Minister of International Relations hails ties with China, ahead of BRICS summit

Ahead of the BRICS summit of emerging economies taking place in Russia, the South African Minister of International Relations hailed ties with China. Ronald Lamola described the relationship between the two nations as based on mutual trust. The BRICS summit will be running until October 24th.

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22 Oct, 21:20


🌍 Vladimir Putin holds bilateral talks with Cyril Ramaphosa on sidelines of BRICS summit

Russian president Vladimir Putin hosted bilateral talks with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Tuesday. These discussions were held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, which kicked off on the same day. Both leaders hailed the relationship between the two nations.

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22 Oct, 17:21


🌍 Congolese army announce they have taken back control of DRC's Kalembe, M23 rebels deny

The Congolese army have announced they have taken back control of DRC's Kalembe, a day after M23 rebels seized the eastern town. However, the rebels insist they still control the town. Kalembe is located in North Kivu province, which has been hard-hit since M23 launched their insurgency.

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22 Oct, 15:21


🌍 Sudan: 31 Killed in Mosque Air Strike in Wad Madani

The Wad Madani Resistance Committee, one of many volunteer groups providing aid across the war-torn country, shared the details in a statement on Tuesday.

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22 Oct, 15:21


🌍 Granite art impresses tourists and residents at Laongo symposium, Burkina Faso

Artists have been making their mark at the 14th Granite Sculpture symposium in Laongo, Burkina Faso. Over the course of the summit, hundreds of sculptures have been crafted by creators from across the globe. The summit has turned Laongo into an attractive destination for tourists.

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22 Oct, 15:21


🌍 Navalny's memoir featured in London ahead of official release

The memoir of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was featured at a bookstore in London prior to its release.

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22 Oct, 14:20


🌍 Tunisia: Kais Saïed takes oath for his 2nd presidential term

"The goal is to build a country where everyone can live with dignity," Saied said in a speech to members of the Tunisian parliament.

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22 Oct, 14:20


🌍 Putin hosts BRICS summit, Defies Western isolation

The leaders of China, South Africa and India arrived in Russia on Tuesday for the BRICS summit of emerging economies. The meeting will see president Vladimir Putin host more than 20 heads of state, in a move that defies expectations that the Ukraine war and sanctions would isolate Russia.

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22 Oct, 11:21


🌍 South Africa's call for Taiwan office move faces rejection

Taiwan has turned down South Africa's request to relocate its representative office from Pretoria, the capital, to Johannesburg, the commercial hub.

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22 Oct, 11:21


🌍 Gachagua-Kindiki: Courts to settle Kenya's DP dilemma

An unprecedented battle opposing Kenya's President, Parliament and the impeached deputy president is taking place in the corridors of justice.

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22 Oct, 11:21


🌍 COP16: Indigenous Colombians support β€˜Biodiversity Action Plan’ to 2030

About 2,000 Indeginous people from southwest Colombia marched in support of the government's agenda for the summit. Colombia has included Indigenous and Afro-descendant groups in the elaboration of the β€˜Biodiversity Action Plan’.Among the groups is the CRIC.

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22 Oct, 10:21


🌍 Russia probes alleged cargo jet shoot-down in Sudan's Darfur

A message from Russia's Embassy in Khartoum confirmed its diplomats were investigating the incident in Sudan's Malha region in northern Darfur near the border with Chad.

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22 Oct, 10:20


🌍 Italy enacts decree to salvage Albania migration deal

Under the new decree which is effective immediately the government shortened the list of countries considered β€œsafe” by law, meaning that Rome can repatriate migrants who didn't win asylum to those countries using a fast-track procedure.

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22 Oct, 10:20


🌍 Key details on Gabon's new constitution and upcoming referendum

The final draft of the new Constitution project was made public in Gabon.

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22 Oct, 08:20


🌍 COP16: Indigenous Colombians supprt β€˜Biodiversity Action Plan’ to 2030

About 2,000 Indeginous people from southwest Colombia marched in support of the government's agenda for the summit. Colombia has included Indigenous and Afro-descendant groups in the elaboration of the β€˜Biodiversity Action Plan’.Among the groups is the CRIC.

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21 Oct, 21:20


🌍 President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon, after 6-week long absence sparked health concerns

President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Monday, after a six-week long absence prompted widespread speculation that he was in ill health. He was welcomed by thousands of supporters when he arrived at the airport in the capital. Authorities have insisted that the 91-year-old leader is well.

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21 Oct, 18:20


🌍 Crackdown on protesters in Mozambique following political killings

In Mozambique, police suppressed an opposition protest on Monday morning in central Maputo.

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21 Oct, 18:20


🌍 French president Emmanuel Macron to make state visit Morocco in October, Moroccan palace announces

Emmanuel Macron will make a three-day state visit to Morocco in October, the Moroccan palace announced on Monday. The trip marks a move towards easing three years of tense relations between the two nations, after France slashed visas to north Africans in 2021 - restrictions that were later lifted.

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21 Oct, 18:20


🌍 WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after 100-year effort

To be declared malaria-free, a country must show that no local transmission of the disease has happened for at least three years.

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21 Oct, 16:20


🌍 Cameroon separatist conflict displaces thousands of Students

β€œIt was the sound of death and I thought I wouldn’t make it. I prayed silently for a miracle,” she recalled.

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21 Oct, 16:20


🌍 Leading opposition in Chad announces boycott of legislative elections

Succès Masra, the leader of the Transformers party, which is the main opposition to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby, has declared that it will boycot the legislative and local elections set for December 29.

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21 Oct, 16:20


🌍 Train kills 2 children, Egyptian mob attacks railway guard

They attacked the guard who was securing the level crossing, which authorities said was closed at the time, and set fire to his room,..

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21 Oct, 14:21


🌍 Fighting erupts in eastern DRC marking an end to ceasefire; M23 take control of Kalembe

Fighting erupted in DRC's North Kivu region between between M23 rebels and government-allied militia on Sunday, leaving more than a dozen civilians wounded. It marks the end of a fragile ceasefire deal agreed in August.

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21 Oct, 13:20


🌍 Delegates meet in Colombia to address global biodiversity crisis

Global environmental leaders convene on Monday in Cali, Colombia, to evaluate the declining biodiversity worldwide and the pledges made by nations to safeguard plants, animals, and essential habitats.

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21 Oct, 13:20


🌍 Two dead, 22 rescued after migrant boat capsizes in rough seas near Greek Island

The bodies of the missing one man and one woman were recovered in the early hours of Monday...

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21 Oct, 13:20


🌍 Kenya: Impeached DP Gachagua alleges attempts on his life, calls Ruto β€œvicious”

"The 11 counts are nothing but malice and fiction. It was a political game by the president to get rid of me," the politician said after being discharged from hospital.

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21 Oct, 11:20


🌍 16th BRICS summit: a test of Moscow's influence in world affairs

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host leaders for the 16th annual BRICS summit, on teusday aiming to demonstrate that Moscow remains engaged on the global stage showcasing BRICS coalition as a counterbalance to Western influence in international politics and trade.

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21 Oct, 10:20


🌍 WHO chief in Kigali as Rwanda moves closer to β€œstopping Marburg outbreak”

"No-one tested positive for Marburg, which is great news that we do not have community transmission for Marburg, that is also a key indicator and we are going to continue. It is not the end but a great step forward towards stopping this outbreak," Rwanda's health minister said on Sunday (Oct. 20.)

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21 Oct, 09:20


🌍 At least 22 arrested at #EndSARS memorial protest freed by Lagos police

The Lagos State police command has freed at least 22 individuals detained during the #EndSARS memorial protest on Sunday.

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21 Oct, 09:20


🌍 Seven-story block collapses in northern Nairobi, tenants of adjacent buildings evacuated

Two adjacent buildings have exhibited signs of structural failures, and tenants have been evacuated.

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21 Oct, 07:20


🌍 Sudan: As fighting rages, food kitchens barely maintain supply

The Takias as the yare known locally mainly rely on funding from UN agencies and donations from overseas Sudanese, but since the beginning of this year, the Takias have been facing severe shortage of funds and supplies.

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20 Oct, 16:20


🌍 Cholera fears as Sudan faces a worsening water crisis

As the civil war rages on in Sudan, in addition to food shortages, residents in the capital Khartoum are grappling with a worsening water crisis.

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20 Oct, 13:20


🌍 Israeli protesters demand Netanyahu reach hostage deal with Hamas

Families and supporters of the 101 hostages still held by Hamas said the moment to sit down and negotiate their release was long overdue.

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20 Oct, 10:20


🌍 Putin says BRICS countries will drive economic growth in coming years

He was speaking at the bloc’s business forum which comes ahead of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan from 22-24 October.

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20 Oct, 10:20


🌍 Mozambique rocked by killing of two prominent opposition figures

The death of the Podemos officials comes just days before a planned nationwide strike against the October election results.

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19 Oct, 18:20


🌍 Putin warns against Ukraine's nuclear ambitions and NATO membership

During a meeting with media representatives from BRICS nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed Moscow's willingness to engage in discussions aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

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19 Oct, 16:20


🌍 "Project 2024": How Selma inspired BRELAND's latest work

In recent years, BRELAND has experienced a remarkable journey. He travelled to Selma, Alabama, to connect with his roots in order to rejuvenate himself, following a similar visit made by his mother the previous year.

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19 Oct, 12:20


🌍 Italian court ruling leads to migrants' return to Italy

An Italian navy vessel returned 12 migrants to Italy from an Albanian centre on Saturday, following a court decision that questioned the Italian government's strategy to transfer migrant processing to the Balkan nation.

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19 Oct, 12:20


🌍 Mbemba's comeback: a symbolic gesture or a tactical move?

For the first time since his suspension in mid-July, Chancel Mbemba the Congolese defender has been brought back into the professional squad.

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19 Oct, 11:20


🌍 Meloni's discontent with court's ruling on migrant outsourcing

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized judges on Friday for ruling against the right-wing government’s initiative to hold 12 migrants at newly established centers in Albania.

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19 Oct, 08:20


🌍 63 years later: the enigma of UN Chief Hammarskjâld's death

A significant mystery in United Nations history remains unresolved: the 1961 plane crash that took the life of Secretary-General Dag HammarskjΓΆld and everyone else on board while he was attempting to negotiate peace in the Congo.

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18 Oct, 22:20


🌍 Ivory Coast dissolves powerful student unions after deaths and a police raid

FESCI for years enjoyed a privileged status, and authorities looked the other way as members attacked opposition supporters on and off campus.Former famous FESCI leaders include Charles BlΓ© GoudΓ© and Guillaume Soro.

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18 Oct, 22:20


🌍 UN urges ceasefire in the wake of killing of Hamas leader

Will the warring parties in the Middle East agree to a ceasefire in the wake of the killing of Hamas' chief? The families of Israeli hostages remain caught between deep fear and cautious optimism. Those of Palestinian prisonners continue to wait.

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18 Oct, 20:21


🌍 UN urges ceasefire in the wake of killing of Hamas leader

Will the warring parties in the Middle East agree to a ceasefire in the wake of the killing of Hamas' chief? The families of Israeli hostages remain caught between deep fear and cautious optimism. Those of Palestinian prisonners continue to wait.

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18 Oct, 17:20


🌍 South Africa asks Taiwan to move de facto embassy out of Pretoria

In a decision seen as highlighting Beijing’s expanding sway among developing nations, it has asked Taipei to move its liaison office to Johannesburg.

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18 Oct, 17:20


🌍 Hezbollah condemns killing of Hamas leader Sinwar as protests erupt in Jordan

The militant group hailed Sinwar as a martyr and a symbol of resistance, emphasizing that his death would not weaken the Palestinian struggle but instead strengthen it.

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18 Oct, 17:20


🌍 Madrid coach says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden

Kylian MbappΓ© will be back in the public eye when Real Madrid return to La Liga action at Celta Vigo on Saturday (Oct. 19).

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18 Oct, 15:21


🌍 Ex-Fulham Captain Ronnie Gibbons accuses Mohamed Al Fayed of groping at Harrods

β€œThe club is profoundly troubled to learn of the experiences told today by former Women’s Team captain, Ronnie Gibbons,” Fulham said in a statement. β€œShe has our deepest empathy and support.”

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18 Oct, 15:21


🌍 Is Migration the only path to success for the African youth? (Africanews Debates)

The discussion, featuring three distinguished panelists, delved into the complexities of migration and its implications for Africa’s future.

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18 Oct, 15:21


🌍 Museum at berth brings culture to Moroccan audiences

On a tour around the Mediterranean, a museum boat of artworks was moored at the Bouregreg quay for a week in October, bringing the festival to the Moroccan capital. The museum boat measures 47 meters in length, 18 meters in width, and features a 55-meter mast with sails.

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18 Oct, 14:21


🌍 Russia's Putin praises economic growth of BRICS countries, says they are exceeding G7

Putin noted that the total GDP of the members of the BRICS association is more than 60 trillion dollars and that its total share in the world gross product "confidently exceeds" the corresponding indicators of the G7 group.

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18 Oct, 14:21


🌍 Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%

Egyptians have been grappling with soaring inflation as they navigate rising daily costs that reached another high over the summer including a previous 10% increase in fuel prices, a hike in subway fares and the local currency sliding against foreign currencies.

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18 Oct, 14:21


🌍 Kenya: High Court issues order halting replacement of Rigathi Gachagua as DP

High court issues order halting replacement of Rigathi Gachagua as DP

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18 Oct, 12:21


🌍 Hunter's Moon delight skywatchers across the world

Supermoons happen when the moon is closest to the Earth, making it appear bigger and brighter than normal.

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18 Oct, 12:21


🌍 Rwanda dismisses 'Sportswashing' claims, focuses on winning development strategy

This effort reflects his broader strategy of positioning the country, once devastated by genocide, as a continental leader in Africa.

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