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DRC: Bukavu residents reel in aftermath of deadly school blaze

Residents in the rebel-controlled city of Bukavu have been reeling in the aftermath of a fire that tore through two schools and proved deadly.

10 septembre 2026
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Ceuta: Morocco denies involvement in mass migrant crossing

In the wake of the migrant rush into Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta back in July, Morocco has insisted there are ‘no facts’ indicating its involvement.

10 septembre 2026
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S. Africa: Johannesburg hearing postponed for man accused of murder

A man suspected of killing his wife and two daughters in England appeared in a Johannesburg courthouse on Thursday. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is a British citizen of Zimbabwean origin; he has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

10 septembre 2026
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Kenya records 19 Mpox deaths as cases rise to 1,298

At least 19 people have died from mox since the outbreak was confirmed in Kenya three months ago, according to a statement released Monday by the Kenyan Ministry of Health.

9 septembre 2026
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Kenyan start-up makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids

A Kenyan start-up has built a mechanical hand that can translate a teachers' voice into sign language in real time, allowing deaf children to learn alongside their hearing counterparts

9 septembre 2026
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Mali’s information war is increasingly being shaped by AI

Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released Wednesday, with the conflict's factions mastering the technology to varying degrees.

9 septembre 2026
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WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid

World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must go beyond health care alone.

8 septembre 2026
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Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa

A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesday to firearms offenses in South Africa, where he was arrested in July while on the run.

8 septembre 2026
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Nepal marks 1 year since Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption

Tuesday marked a year since Gen Z-led violent protests against widespread corruption in Nepal forced the then prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.

8 septembre 2026
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WHO coordinates expansion of Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo as death toll climbs

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed more than 3,000 lives, according to latest figures from the World Health Organization (WHO). To support the fight against Ebola, WHO is coordinating and funding the expansion of the Lita tr…

7 septembre 2026
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Tehran finalizing deal with Oman for temporary, safe route through Strait of Hormuz

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing a standstill amid the Iran war. Now, Tehran says it’s finalizing a deal with Oman for a temporary, safe route through the strategic waterway.

7 septembre 2026
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Arab League urges restraint as regional tensions escalate

The Arab League gathers in Cairo as tensions escalate across the region. Maritime security in the Gulf is under growing strain after renewed Iran-U.S. exchanges, including attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.

7 septembre 2026
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Cape Verde's President Neves attends funeral of bus crash victims

Cape Verde’s President Jose Maria Neves attended the funeral on Sunday of some of the victims of a bus crash on the country’s Fogo Island. The accident killed at least 25 people, most of them children and teenagers.

6 septembre 2026
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Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread

As the Ebola epidemic continues to spread through eastern DR Congo, the death toll now stands at more than 3,000 people. Because of the risk of contagion, victims have to buried in accordance with strict protocols.

6 septembre 2026
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African Women's Volleyball: A new era of competition

African women’s volleyball is expanding its reach. More countries are taking part in competitions, new teams are making progress and the hierarchy is becoming less predictable. The 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi provided another illust…

6 septembre 2026
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Kenya braces for heavy rainfall as UN says El Niño to strenghten

The United Nations’ climate agency warned this week that El Niño is expected to strengthen further in the coming months, bringing risks of extreme weather into 2027. In Kenya, weather experts said the phenomenon could cause above-normal rains between October a…

5 septembre 2026
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Masked anti-immigration protesters disrupt UK's Dover port

Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port on Saturday, clogging traffic and disrupting travellers and cargo vehicles heading for France.

5 septembre 2026
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Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement

Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according ‌to a government statement read on television on Friday. Paris has denied any involvement in the attack.

5 septembre 2026
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Liberia’s rescued chimpanzees receive health checks

Many of the chimps at Second Chance were captured from the wild as infants before ending up at the laboratory and enduring decades of invasive and distressing experiments.

4 septembre 2026
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Five EU nations aim to send rejected asylum applicants to 'return hubs' by 2027

Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.

4 septembre 2026
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Body of King Oyo returns to Uganda ahead of burial

The body of Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognised as the world's youngest reigning monarch, arrived back in Uganda on Friday following his death in the United States at age 34.

4 septembre 2026
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Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures

A Tunisian court started hearing on Thursday the final appeal of scores of opposition figures accused of plotting against the state.

3 septembre 2026
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Botswana’s rare slaty egret signals the health of the Okavango

Conservationists say climate change and water management across national borders make regional cooperation essential, with AEWA supporting a coordinated conservation plan for the bird.

3 septembre 2026
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South Africa: Sharpeville massacre victims launch legal action

Lawyers for survivors and relatives of those killed in the Sharpeville massacre are launching legal action against the South African government, hoping to overturn a law that has prevented compensation claims.

3 septembre 2026
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Egypt: Cairo and Beijing sign deals on economy, technology

On Wednesday, Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart, president Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, oversaw the signing of a series of deals, including on technology, economic co operation and the digital economy.

2 septembre 2026
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Mali: Mariam Bagayoko continues to impress on stage aged 88

At the age of 88, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still has the energy to perform traditional Malian songs with a strong stage presence.

2 septembre 2026
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Ceuta: Moroccan migrants stranded on El Trampolin beach

Hundreds of migrants are reluctant to the official reception centres, following Madrid's announcement of its intention to deport the migrants who arrived in July via the border with Morocco.

2 septembre 2026
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Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme

Senegal has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, the financial institution said on Tuesday. An earlier agreement was suspended in 2024 after the discovery of underreported debt.

1 septembre 2026
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Flights resume after Kenyan aviation workers call off strike

Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country's main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority said Tuesday.

1 septembre 2026
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Madrid pledges €306 million in additional aid for Ceuta

Spain's government has approved more than 300 million euros in additional aid for its North African exclave of Ceuta. Madrid said the funding is aimed at supporting "all fronts" as it struggles to accommodate thousands of migrants who entered the territory las…

1 septembre 2026
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UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations

A UN committee has called on countries to adopt comprehensive reparations for people of African descent, arguing that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to fuel systemic racism and racial inequality. It says governments have legal obligation…

31 août 2026
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Messi retires from International football after 21 years with Argentina

Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a remarkable 21-year career with Argentina just weeks after leading the team to the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves as the nation’s record appearance holder and top scorer.

31 août 2026
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Guinea-Bissau votes on stronger presidency as military transition nears end

Guinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a proposed new constitution that would significantly strengthen presidential powers and shrink parliament, in a referendum seen as a test of the military government's bid to reshape the political system before elections scheduled…

31 août 2026
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Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers

Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

30 août 2026
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Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles

A small but growing body of men in Lesotho are successfully challenging traditional gender roles and becoming professional midwives.

30 août 2026
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UNESCO recognition boosts efforts to preserve Sao Tome's historic plantations

UNESCO recognition of Sao Tome and Principe's historic plantations is boosting efforts to restore the colonial-era buildings and find new uses for them.

30 août 2026
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DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue

Opposition groups in the DR Congo have rejected President Felix Tshisekedi’s offer of a national dialogue aimed at reconciling the conflict-wracked country.

29 août 2026
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US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties

The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.

29 août 2026
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Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history

The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.

29 août 2026
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Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king

Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.

28 août 2026
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Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave

The bodies of six men, their hands tied and their eyes blindfolded, were found on Monday by people who had gone into a forest in Forécariah prefecture to collect firewood.

28 août 2026
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Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse protesting small-scale traders

Shop owners and importers were demonstrating against an increase in import duties they say will hurt small businesses.

28 août 2026
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Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V

Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

27 août 2026
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Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing

Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

27 août 2026
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Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave

Temperatures have soared to 49 degrees Celsius across parts of the country, as the heat coincides with power cuts and water scarcity.

27 août 2026
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Senegalese company produces first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell disease

Africa accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.

26 août 2026
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Tunisian coastal town mourn death of residents who drowned at sea

Funerals have taken place for 8 of the 15 migrants who drowned after the boat they were in sank in the Meditteranean.

26 août 2026
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Kenyan farmers use fertiliser made by bugs to reverse soil degradation

Redworms and black soldier fly larvae are turning organic waste into compost that is better for the soil and improves productivity.

26 août 2026
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Egypt: Sufi muslims celebrate Mawlid al-Nabawi in Cairo

Holding banners and saying religious chants, hundreds of Egyptian Muslims gathered in Cairo on Tuesday to mark the birth of prophet Mohammed.

25 août 2026
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Washington urges countries to cut economic ties with Tehran

The United States launched a new campaign against Iran, seeking to block all of its potential sources of revenue and telling nations to cut economic ties with Tehran. If countries fail to do so, Washington said they will face US retaliation.

25 août 2026
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Uganda: Investigations into former Speaker of the House dropped

Ugandan authorities have announced that investigations into the former Speaker of the House, Anita Among, have been dropped. In May, Among was confined to her home in Kampala, following a corruption probe.

25 août 2026
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Kenya: Designer turns to traditional clothesmaking methods

The founder of Mukabwa studios, Hillary Mukubwa uses hand looms to create clothes and fabrics in a bid to keep Kenya's cultural heritage alive.

24 août 2026
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Technology: crowds flock to Beijing for robot games

Sprinting and high jump were among the sports attempted by robots at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Some have even broken world records, including Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record.

24 août 2026
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Guinea: Landfill collapse in Conakry leaves dozens dead

At least 30 people have died after heavy rains caused a huge pile of waste to collapse. Authorities have promised to evacuate families still living near the site, which was already due to be closed.

24 août 2026
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Ebola: Artisanal miners keep digging for gold despite virus risk

Artisanal gold mining in Congo draws a highly mobile workforce as miners travel across the region in search of gold, and between mining areas and population centers to trade the mineral

23 août 2026
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Alarm as bush fires ravage Burundi's Ruvubu National Park

More than 10,000 hectares of Ruvubu National Park have been destroyed by bushfires. Understaffed and under equipped, park rangers are constantly battling the flames with little success

23 août 2026
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Youth caravan steps up Ebola awareness amid attacks on response teams

Response teams in Ituri and North Kivu provinces have faced intense mistrust, fueled by rumors and misinformation, in a region also torn by violence from multiple armed groups

23 août 2026
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Ebola gathering ban stalls cultural revival in eastern Congo’s Goma

When Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over the city in 2025, leaving hundreds dead in fighting, Goma's cultural scene took a hit. Festivals slowly returned, but now an Ebola outbreak has forced another shutdown

22 août 2026
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Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry

Across the country, farmland that could feed the world's largest hunger crisis many times over lies fallow, as weary farmers once again find themselves in the crosshairs of faraway destruction

22 août 2026
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US returns dozens of smuggled artifacts from three different eras to Egypt

American spy agency FBI returned dozens of looted artifacts to Egyptian government officials during a ceremony held Friday in Los Angeles

22 août 2026
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Eyewitnessess describe moments before deadly Kenya helicopter crash

Residents of Samburu County in northern Kenya have been describing the moments before a deadly helicopter crash that killed all seven people on board.

21 août 2026
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Algerian police seize 33 kg of cocaine in major drug bust

Algerian police released video on Thursday reportedly showing the results of a major drug bust. Police said they seized some 33 kilos of cocaine and more than 10 million capsules of the psychotropic substance pregabalin.

21 août 2026
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China-Africa media cooperation: Building skills for the AI era

As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital and intelligent, the message from Beijing is clear: skills, technology and knowledge-sharing will be central to Africa’s ability to shape its own digital future.

21 août 2026
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Phone app helps Kenya's visually impaired get around

A navigation tool built in Kenya is using AI to help people with visual impairment understand what lies ahead as they move through Nairobi. 'Sightra' runs as a phone based web app, detecting cars, trees, furniture and other obstacles in real time and sending s…

20 août 2026
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Egypt and Qatar stress need for dialogue over Strait of Hormuz

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Cairo on Thursday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional deescalation.

20 août 2026
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RSF calls for release of French journalists detained in Togo

Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders is calling for the release of two French journalists and their fixer detained in Togo.

20 août 2026
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UN flag at half-mast to honour humanitarian workers killed in line of duty

Marking World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, the United Nations flag was lowered to half-mast at the UN headquarters in Nairobi. The gesture recognises the humanitarian workers who lost their lives while serving others.

19 août 2026
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Tanzanian newspaper suspended for six months over report on government divisions

Tanzania has suspended a weekly newspaper for six months over alleged breaches of media law, the information ministry said Wednesday, after the outlet published a story alleging government divisions.

19 août 2026
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Sudan war: 318 RSF fighters defect to army in latest blow to paramilitary

Sudan’s army says 318 Rapid Support Forces fighters, including four commanders, have defected and joined its ranks in the latest apparent surrender by paramilitary personnel. The move comes as defections increase and fighting continues to devastate the country…

19 août 2026
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Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba ferry disaster death toll rises to 94

The death toll from a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe last week rose to 94 on Tuesday, police said, with the recovery of two more bodies

18 août 2026
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Israel strikes Syrian airbase, drawing US and Turkish condemnation

Israel has carried out eight airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the northwest, damaging its runway and storage facilities, according to Syrian state media. The attack drew condemnation from Damascus and Ankara and criticism from a US envoy who called i…

18 août 2026
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Senegal elite girls' school empowers students to imagine a new future

At the Mariama Ba School of Excellence, students are encouraged to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim West African nation

18 août 2026
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'Sape' a cultural movement showcased at the 6th edition of DR Congo Fashion Week

The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa, brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs" as well as those from the neighbouring Republic of Congo

17 août 2026
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Somalia clashes with regional forces over control of key city

Somali national forces clashed with troops loyal to an ousted regional leader on Monday over control of a key city, the government said, accusing him of allying with Islamist insurgents

17 août 2026
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Ebola DRC: The Deadliest Outbreak in the Country's History [Africanews Today]

The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest in the country's history. According to the United Nations, the virus is now killing one person every 30 minutes in the Democratic Republic of the Con…

17 août 2026
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Cameroon finally wins its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

The Indomitable Lionesses beat tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice, to claim their first continental crown after three previous final defeats.

16 août 2026
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Unpaid health workers strike as Congo’s Ebola contact tracing falls behind

Gédéon Banga Ngbape said a challenge they are facing with right now is that health workers haven’t been paid in over three months.

16 août 2026
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Observers say Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause

International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.

16 août 2026
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Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets

Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs.

15 août 2026
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Tributes pour in for Jason Arday after his sudden death

Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.

15 août 2026
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Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power.

15 août 2026
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Central African Republic: Muslims return as Sibut rebuilds

Years after civil war drove many Muslims from Sibut, the call to prayer is echoing again from the town’s rebuilt central mosque. Returning residents and Christian neighbours are seeking to restore trust and revive a community once known for peaceful coexistenc…

14 août 2026
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Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process

Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.

14 août 2026
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South African lawmakers question effectiveness of army deployment against gang Violence

Officials have maintained that the military deployment is intended to support—not replace—long-term policing efforts, but lawmakers say urgent changes are needed if the operation is to have any meaningful impact.

14 août 2026
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Vote counting underway in Zambia after presidential election

Vote counting is underway after Zambians cast ballots Thursday in a presidential election testing incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record against widespread frustration over the cost of living. About 8 million voters were registered, with results expect…

13 août 2026
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Zimbabwe's Kariba ferry disaster victims honoured as death toll reaches 44

Hundreds gathered for a memorial service in northern Zimbabwe on Thursday to honour victims of the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, which killed at least 44 people. Survivors recalled a desperate struggle for life as the vessel capsized in rough waters.

13 août 2026
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Mali frees 82 soldiers held by militants, pardons French embassy official

Mali says 82 soldiers held captive since deadly attacks in April have been freed by armed groups, in a rare breakthrough as the country battles jihadist and rebel insurgencies. The junta also pardoned a French embassy official accused of spying and ordered his…

13 août 2026
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DRC: World Health Organisation Chief sounds alarm on ebola outbreak

Having returned from a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the world health organisaiton chief is sounding the alarm on the ebola outbreak.

12 août 2026
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Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said residents welcome UNESCO inscription

It's been two weeks since Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said was inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list, much to the delight of residents.

12 août 2026
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Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake

Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake

12 août 2026
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Libya oil company says blazes contained after drone attacks on complex

A major gasoline reservoir in Libya's Zawiya, west of Tripoli, caught fire and collapsed on Monday after what authorities said was an attack by unknown perpetrators.

11 août 2026
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At least 18 killed in Egypt truck crash, many children

At least 18 people, many of them children aged 13 to 14, were killed on Tuesday in northern Egypt when two pick-up trucks carrying agricultural day labourers crashed, a local medical source told AFP.

11 août 2026
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DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000 as scientists trace likely origin

Adding to scientists' understanding of the crisis, a new study has found that the outbreak was most likely triggered by a new spillover of the virus from animals to humans, rather than continued transmission from a previous Ebola outbreak.

11 août 2026
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UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Infantino of breach of trust

In an open letter revealed on Monday, the three confederations said trust had been broken through deception, and that no individual should place himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority.

10 août 2026
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Libya’s central bank governor resigns without explanation

The governor of Libya's central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday.

10 août 2026
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Zambia: Economy at the heart of the electoral battle [Africanews Today]

Three days before Zambia’s presidential election, the campaign is entering its decisive phase. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is defending his economic record against his main rival, Brian Mundubile, as the cost of living emerges as voters’ top concern

10 août 2026
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FIFA defends Infantino hitting out at critics trying to 'undermine' him

Its latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.

9 août 2026
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Iran says its close to finalising a shipping route agreement with Oman

However, its foreign minister warned a deal would not automatically result in the reopening of the crucial waterway.

9 août 2026
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Israel rejects Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end Gaza war

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas fully disarms.

9 août 2026
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Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso

Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder.

8 août 2026
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South Africa commemorates 1956 Women's March - but fight for freedom isn't over

South African women willl commemorate the achievements of the 1956 Women's March on Sunday. But they say their fight for freedom is unfinished.

8 août 2026
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Freed hostages in Nigeria describe their ordeal during captivity

Newly released hostages in Nigeria spoke to the media on Friday, describing their ordeal during months of captivity.

8 août 2026
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Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141

A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathway…

7 août 2026
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Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on

Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredic…

7 août 2026
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Palestinians in Gaza remain wary as Israeli strikes ease

The relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.

7 août 2026
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South African ballet competition inspires a new generation of young dancers

Organizers say the competition continues to broaden access to ballet, helping develop a more diverse generation of performers while raising South Africa's profile on the international stage.

6 août 2026
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DR Congo's case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable

The International Court of Justice has set the timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case accusing Rwanda of violating international law. Kinshasa must file its arguments by October 2027, with Kigali's response due in December 2028.

6 août 2026
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Talon returns to frontline politics as Benin's first Senate president

Former Benin president Patrice Talon has been elected the country's first Senate president, months after leaving office. The new upper chamber, created under a constitutional reform, places Talon at the helm of a key institution despite stepping down after two…

6 août 2026
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Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.

5 août 2026
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South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migration

As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.

5 août 2026
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Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides

There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.

5 août 2026
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WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak

Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in Ituri

4 août 2026
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EU ministers condemn foreign 'information interference' in Ceuta crisis

French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying 'to sow division among' them.

4 août 2026
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Supernatural mini-series 'Possession' explores legacy of colonialism

The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.

4 août 2026
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Fans await Vozinha at Santiago's airport after visa complications

A huge crowd gathered at santiago's airport sporting flags, banners and drums, as Vozinha finally arrived in Chile on Sunday to join his new side Colo-Colo.

3 août 2026
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Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother

Uganda's military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

3 août 2026
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Brazilian firm uses hair to help clean up oil spills and pollution

From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills... Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and weaves—is showing its worth as an eco-friendly barrier. In Brazil, leftover hair is being recycled to soak up oil in polluted bays

3 août 2026
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Tankers 'waiting for permission' to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says

Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for permission" from Iran to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

2 août 2026
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Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges

Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.

2 août 2026
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UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino

European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.

2 août 2026
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Life in Spanish enclave 'disrupted' by migrant influx, says Ceuta mayor

Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, that saw 60,000 migrants breach the border in the last few days.

1 août 2026
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Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence

The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

1 août 2026
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Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza

Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

1 août 2026
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Algeria bus crash kills at least 27 and wounding dozens more

Tragedy struck Algeria Friday morning after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of Algiers.

31 juillet 2026
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne

A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.

31 juillet 2026
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Residents of Spanish enclave of Ceuta angered by mass influx of migrants

The border has now been reinforced and tens of thousands of people have since reportedly returned to Morocco voluntarily.

31 juillet 2026
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UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead

Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

30 juillet 2026
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Ghana's government backs extending presidential term from four to five years

Other recommendations accepted by the government include extending Parliament’s tenure to match the new presidential term.

30 juillet 2026
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George Clooney evacuates French estate as wildfires rage

Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their French estate as fast-moving wildfires continue to sweep across southern France.

30 juillet 2026
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United Nations extends sanctions against armed groups in Central African Republic

The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.

29 juillet 2026
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DR Congo: Some Kinshasa residents support controversial referendum law

The opposition has denounced the ruling saying it gives President Félix Tshisekedi the green light to seek a third term in office.

29 juillet 2026
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DR Congo says militia linked to Rwanda's genocide agree to surrender

The disarmament of the FDLR is a key step towards implementing a United States-brokered peace deal between Kinshasa and Kigali.

29 juillet 2026
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Kinshasa: 'The night has its own realities' group helps impoverished children

For the past three years, Sarah Ndele and her friends have been traveling through the working-class neighborhoods of Kinshasa as part of their project “Butu nde Makambu” (“The Night Has Its Own Realities”), aiming to introduce children to art.

28 juillet 2026
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Mali: Senegalese president arrives for talks with junta leader

Senegalese president Bassirou Diamaye Faye has arrived in Mali for an official visit and discussions with the head of Mali's military junta.

28 juillet 2026
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Tunisia: Power cuts amid heatwave leave residents and businesses struggling

Tunisia is among the countries that have sweltered under internse heat in recent weeks. With the need for air conditioning mounting, the national electricity company has resorted to rolling blackouts to reduce the strain on the power grid.

28 juillet 2026
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Iran: Tehran slams Ukrain over Caspian sea attacks

Iran on Monday had scathing words for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after he announced that Kyiv had struck vessels linked to Iran in the Caspian Sea.

27 juillet 2026
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Nigeria: At least 30 dead in Kaduna State attack early Monday

Locals in Kaduna State say that at least 30 people were killed when armed men attacked a village in the area early Monday.

27 juillet 2026
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Nigeria seizes thousands of kilograms of drugs as trafficking concerns grow

Authorities say criminal networks are using Nigeria's strategic ports, airports and commercial infrastructure to conceal and transport illicit substances, posing risks not only to public security but also to the country's reputation as a regional trade and inv…

27 juillet 2026
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Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu joins race to lead the United Nations

The former UN under-secretary-general, who served as a special representative for children and armed conflict, was nominated by Kampala on Friday.

26 juillet 2026
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Climate experts say super El Niño will negatively impact African economies

The African Development bank says is will likely inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected countries.

26 juillet 2026
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DR Congo says the number of confirmed Ebola cases has surpassed 3,000

The announcement came as around 100 health workers went on strike at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, the epicentre of the outbreak.

26 juillet 2026
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Supergroup humback whale sightings on the increase in South Africa

Together with dolphins, they are one of at least 37 species of marine mammals that can be found in South African waters.

25 juillet 2026
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Ugandan wildlife authority relocates 12 endangered Nubian giraffes

They are being given a new home to escape oil drilling in the country’s largest park.

25 juillet 2026
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UN chief urges global support for Syria as it recovers from civil war

Antonio Guterres, who held talks with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shortly after his arrival, said the country was at a “pivotal moment”.

25 juillet 2026
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World Cup: IOC says won't ask FIFA chief to explain Balogun red card controversy

IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped to stop a player’s ban at the World Cup

24 juillet 2026
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ICC members vote to dismiss embattled prosecutor Karim Khan

International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources told AFP, following disputed allegations that he sexually assaulted a female member of his staff

24 juillet 2026
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Texas nun detained by ICE speaks out for the first time since her release

Sister Leticia Ugboaja was taking into immigration custody while walking to Sunday Mass in her habit.

24 juillet 2026
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South African, German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa's foreign minister, Ronald Lamola with talks that would focus on growing the economy and accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressed pressing global challenges

23 juillet 2026
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Barcelona signs forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski

23 juillet 2026
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Philippines capital hosts a centre to train priests and clergy in exorcism

Opened five months ago, it is the only institute of its kind in Asia and receives clergy from across the region.

23 juillet 2026
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Man sought in killings of family in UK remains in custody in South Africa

Ndodana Tshuma, who is in custody on suspicion of killing his wife and two young daughters, did not apply for bail when he appeared at a Johannesburg court on Wednesday

22 juillet 2026
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Nigeria, Germany agree to deepen business, trade ties

Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business opportunities across Africa amid a more isolationist United States and geo-political pressure from Russia and China

22 juillet 2026
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New York mayor says city can't arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday his office does not have the authority to carry out the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and called on US federal officials to step in

22 juillet 2026
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Africa CDC urges U.S. to lift Uganda Ebola travel restrictions

Africa's top public health agency is urging the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, arguing the country has brought its Ebola outbreak under control.

21 juillet 2026
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Uganda launches emergency food aid for drought-hit Karamoja

Uganda has launched an emergency food relief operation for the drought-stricken Karamoja region, where prolonged dry conditions have triggered widespread crop failures and worsening hunger.

21 juillet 2026
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UNAIDS Chief urges Africa to rethink health funding after global aid cuts

The head of UNAIDS is calling for what she describes as a "radical change" in how Africa funds healthcare, following deep cuts to international aid.

21 juillet 2026
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Spain celebrates World Cup glory

Spain's World Cup-winning squad received a royal welcome on Monday before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid.

20 juillet 2026
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Senegal backs Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General

Senegal has officially thrown its support behind former President Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, marking a dramatic policy shift.

20 juillet 2026
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Gabon: Opposition leader’s lawyers request France’s intervention [Africanews Today]

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in France. The three-day state visit by the Gabonese president will focus on economic, cultural and military issues. The lawyers of Gabonese opposition figure Bilie-By-Nze, who has been detained since April, are calling on Franc…

20 juillet 2026
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World Cup 2026: England and France deliver 10-goal thriller in bronze playoff

France, who trailed 4-0 at half-time, mounted a spirited second-half comeback but ultimately fell short.

19 juillet 2026
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Nuits d'Afrique festival returns for 40th time

Forty years ago, Lamine Touré, a native of Côte d’Ivoire and owner of the legendary Balattou club, and Suzanne Rousseau launched this ambitious project to celebrate African cultures

19 juillet 2026
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Sierra Leonian women turn to rickshaw driving to survive

Besides employing women, the kekeh has emerged as the most feasible alternative for public transport, bridging the gap between congested city centers and underserved neighborhoods

19 juillet 2026
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U.S., Iran trade fire for seventh consecutive day

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. — snapping another fragile thread as the war shows no…

18 juillet 2026
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Ethiopians march against alleged forced mobilisation in Tigray

Thousands rally in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa to protest the alleged forced recruitment of civilians in the Tigray region by Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces, the breakaway region's main political party, amid months of escalating tensions wit…

18 juillet 2026
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Trump, Infantino give World Cup high praise, calling tournament a success

Trump called this World Cup “one of the all-time greatest sporting events in history,” adding that the tournament galvanized more than just the sporting world

18 juillet 2026
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Senegal: Ex-president Sall arrives back for meeting with successor

Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall, who is campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general, arrived in Dakar Friday for a brief meeting with his successor, a visit criticised by the former leader's detractors.

17 juillet 2026
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Messi, Lamine Yamal's baby photo goes viral ahead of their meeting in the WC final

The baby in the photo – which has now gone viral – was none other than Lamine Yamal, the Spanish wunderkind who at 16 was showing such promise that he was already being compared to the greats of the sport.

17 juillet 2026
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Algeria battles intense wildfires amid heatwave

Algeria continues to battle intense wildfires amid high temperatures, with authorities saying they have mobilised significant resources to fight them.

17 juillet 2026
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