Trump downplays US State Department's failure to release more Epstein files
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A bloc of Republicans have demanded more transparency from the White House, after the US State Department failed to release several files in the Epstein sex trafficking case. The US president has rarely been criticised this harshly in his own camp.<div cl
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UN Special Rapporteur calls for concrete action on 'genocidal' Gaza occupation
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United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is calling for concrete action on what she described as Israel's "genocidal" occupation of Gaza.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/un
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Mali's former PM Moussa Mara called in for second day of questioning
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Mali’s former prime minister, Moussa Mara, has been called in again for questioning by the country’s Judicial Investigation Brigade. No reason has been given but it's believed to be related to a message he posted on social media about political figures he
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Turkish democracy under pressure: Erdogan's top rival sentenced to two years in prison.
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Wednesday's conviction is based on comments made on Jan. 20 in which Imamouglu accused Istanbul's Chief Public Prosecutor Akin Gurlek of targeting opposition figures through alleged politically motivated investigations.<div class="small-12 column text-cen
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Fuel allowance scrapped for Ghana's cabinet and public leaders
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President John Dramani Mahama has eliminated fuel allowances and fuel provisions for all appointed political officials, presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced in a statement released Tuesday, July 15, 2025.<div class="small-12 column text-
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Pix of the Day: July 16, 2025
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Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/pix-of-the-day-july-16-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-ma
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Commonwealth lifts Gabon's partial suspension following April presidential vote
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Gabon has been restored to full membership of the Commonwealth following the country’s recent presidential election.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/commonwealth-lifts-gabons-partial-s
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Russia launches 400 drones overnight in latest attacks on Ukraine
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A wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euron
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Five deported from US to Eswatini over criminal convictions
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The United States has dispatched five men to the small African nation of Eswatini as part of the Trump administration's expansion of its third-country deportation program, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday.<div class="small-
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Financial cooperation: Egypt and China sign key trade agreements
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Egypt and China entered into three financial cooperation agreements on Thursday.
The main topics of discussion included the creation of agreements to facilitate trade in local currencies and the settlement of bilateral commercial payments in Egyptian poun
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Nobel Laureate David Gross calls for international cooperation to prevent nuclear war
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Nobel Laureate David Gross says greater international cooperation is needed to prevent nuclear war.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/nobel-laureate-david-gross-calls-for-international-c
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"No Substance": Burna Boy apologises for controversial statement about Afrobeats
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"I am mixing all these elements and having an African base […] I couldn't understand why everyone wanted to put me in a box"<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/16/no-substance-burna-boy-apol
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Witchcraft and politics: Uganda’s election season sparks supernatural surge
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As Uganda heads into its election season, some candidates are turning to unconventional methods to gain an edge. In Eastern Uganda, Rosie Mukite, a witch doctor, says she has seen a noticeable increase in visits from political hopefuls seeking supernatura
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Saïdia: Morocco's Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean
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Known as the ‘Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Saïdia is a vibrant blend of sun, sea and serenity. Situated in north-east Morocco, close to the Algerian border, Saïdia is renowned for its 14 kilometres of golden sandy beaches stretching out over calm tur
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Prince Harry visits Angola in repeat of Diana's iconic 1997 trip.
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Prince Harry took up the patronage of HALO following his mother's passing. He recreated many of her famous photos during his first trip to the Angolan minefields in 2019, including meeting 35-year-old landmine survivor Sandra Tigica, two decades after Dia
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Morocco hosts Palestinian delegation for human rights training
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Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program aimed at strengthening
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Trump to slap 10% tariff on small nations including in the Caribbean and Africa
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US President Donald Trump is ramping up his tariff agenda, announcing plans to slap new duties of over 10 percent on imports from smaller nations, including several in Africa and the Caribbean. The move marks a sharp turn in US trade relations, aimed at w
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan visits Lagos to strengthen UK-Nigeria tech and creative ties
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan is in Lagos, Nigeria, meeting with local creatives and tech entrepreneurs as part of a historic trade mission across Africa. The visit aims to spotlight the growing cultural and economic connections between the United Kingdom and N
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Thousands of Afghans secretly relocated to UK after data leak
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The leak occurred in 2022 and disclosed the personal information of nearly 19,000 Afghan people, the UK Defence Secretary said on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/15/thousands-of-
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Nigeria's former president Buhari laid to rest in his hometown of Daura
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Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday in his hometown of Daura in northwest<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/15/nigerias-former-president-buhari-laid-to-rest-in-hi
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G20 members hope to reach consensus on global financial reforms at Durban meeting
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The G20 finance and central bank deputies are meeting in Durban on Monday and Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/15/g20-members-hope-to-reach-consensus-on-global-financial-reforms-a
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Stolen Roman mosaic with erotic motif returned to Pompeii after WWII
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A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more than 80 years in Germany.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/1
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South Africa: Cape Town best city in the world
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The South African city topped the list of the 10 greatest cities on Earth for the seventh time in a row.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/15/south-africa-cape-town-best-city-in-the-world/?
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India: airlines ordered to inspect Boeing airplane models after crash
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An Air India Boeing airplane crashed in northwestern India in June, killing all people on board but one passenger. India's aviation regulator has now ordered airlines to examine fuel control switches on several Boeing models.<div class="small-12 column t
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EU foreign ministers discuss deal with Israel to increase Gaza aid
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Foreign ministers from the 27 EU member states met in Brussels to discuss the implementation of the new deal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/15/eu-foreign-ministers-discuss-deal-with-isr
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Pix of the Day: July 15, 2025
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Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/15/pix-of-the-day-july-15-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-ma
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Togo’s security forces cast early votes ahead of high-stakes municipal elections
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The atmosphere was calm and disciplined on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Lomé as Togo’s security and defense forces, including paramilitary units and members of the operational reserve, cast their ballots in early voting ahead of the municipal elections.<div
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Islamic preachers in Burkina Faso rally against social media hate
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Failure to comply with the new code of conduct online may result in disciplinary or even criminal sanctions: up to two years of banning from preaching.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/15/
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Muscovites appear unconcerned by latest US threats of sanctions and weapons deliveries to Ukraine
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Muscovites reacted calmly to the announcement made by US President Donald Trump Monday, who said he would punish Russia with “biting" tariffs if a peace deal with Ukraine isn't reached within 50 days.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button
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UN mission to Haiti extended for another six months
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The gang violence in Haiti shows no sign of slowing down. Last week, an estimated 27 000 people were displaced from their homes in Haiti's central region following armed attacks. The UN mission (BINUH) is hoped to help strengthen political stability and h
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Morocco’s oases struggle to survive amid growing desertification
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In the Moroccan town of Skoura, a once-thriving oasis is facing an uncertain future. Known for its fertile land and steady water supply, the Skoura Oasis is now drying up as desertification intensifies.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butt
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Gaza conflict overshadows EU-Southern Neighbourhood talks in Brussels
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Foreign ministers from Egypt and Israel joined EU officials in Brussels on Monday for the fifth EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting. It was the first such gathering since the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent Israeli military response i
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Almost 300 killed in wave of violence in Sudan’s North Kordofan
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A new wave of violence has erupted in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, with activists reporting that almost 300 people have been killed in attacks that began over the weekend.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afric
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Spain: at least 10 detained in anti-immigration clashes in Murcia region
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The small town of Torre Pacheco is the site of the worst xenophobic violence in Spain in recent decades. Far-right groups and local migrant communities have repeatedly clashed with each other over the weekend.<div class="small-12 column text-center articl
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Only 35% of sustainable development goals on track to meet target, UN says
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The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said the world is in "a global development crisis."<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/15/only-35-of-sustainable-development-goals-on-tr
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Former Nigerian President to be buried today
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Buhari will be buried on the grounds of his house in the northern state of Katsina on Tuesday in a high-profile ceremony with several African heads of state set to attend.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africa
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Al-Shabab fighters seize central Somali town, displacing thousands
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Fighters of the al-Qaeda-linked group captured the town of Tardo in the central Hiiran region.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/14/al-shabab-fighters-seize-central-somali-town-displacing-t
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Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if no Ukraine peace deal reached within 50 days
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The US president made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/14/trump-threatens-russia-with-tariffs-if-no-u
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Cameroon: Mixed reactions in Yaoundé after Biya announces bid for another term
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Paul Biya announced on Sunday he would seek re-election for another presidential term.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/14/cameroon-mixed-reactions-in-yaounde-after-biya-announces-bid-for-
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SMES under pressure as business confidence hits four-year low in South Africa
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Many Black-owned SMEs in particular rely heavily on government procurement contracts—a model some argue is no longer sustainable. Without diversification into sectors such as agriculture, real estate, or franchising experts warn that long-term resilience
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DRC: More than 300,000 civil servants eligible to new retirement plan
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The long-awaited retirement of civil servants could finally resume, the Congolese government spokesperson announced on Monday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/14/drc-more-than-300000-civi
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Dozens of migrants held for ransom by criminal gang in Libya released from captivity
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More than 100 migrants, including five women, have been freed from captivity after being held for ransom by a gang in eastern Libya, the country's attorney general said on Monday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://ww
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Muhammadu Buhari's legacy: higlight of his presidential tenure
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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who served the nation twice as both a military leader and a democratic president, has passed away at the age of 82, according to his press secretary on Sunday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__but
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Gabon: Ali Bongo's Gabonese Democratic Party mired in succession battle
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The GDP elected its new head Blaise Louembé during its January congress, but the allies of former president Ali Bongo contest the new leadership.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/14/gabon-
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UN-Russia agricultural export memorandum will not be extended
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The memorandum that was signed in 2022 between Russia and the United Nations (UN) regarding the export of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers will not be renewed after July 22 of this year, as stated by Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ve
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French first lady Brigitte Macron to take libel case to highest court of appeals
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Brigitte Macron is not backing down in her legal battle against two women who have claimed the French first lady was born a man. Her lawyer said on Monday she would take the case to France's highest court of appeals.<div class="small-12 column text-center
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One year on from Trump assassination attempt, second suspect readies for trial in Florida
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On the first anniversary of the failed attempt on his life, Donald Trump released a statement saying: “It remains my firm conviction that God alone saved me to restore our beloved Republic to greatness.”<div class="small-12 column text-center article__but
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Dinosaur skeleton and Martian meteorite to go under the hammer at Sotheby's 'Geek Week'
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If you have a few million dollars to spare, this baby ceratosaurus could be yours. It’s going under the hammer on Wednesday at Sotheby’s in New York, alongside a chunk of the planet Mars.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="ht
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No offense taken: Liberia's Foreign Minister's take on Trump's education remarks
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Liberia's president Joseph Boakai expressed that he was "honoured" to meet with US President Donald Trump last week and did not take offense at Trump's remark regarding his English fluency — which is his native language — as stated by Liberia's foreign mi
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Trump Administration's funding cuts jeopardize HIV research in South Africa
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At the University of the Witwatersrand, scientists are developing HIV vaccines that could help change the course of the epidemic. But just a week before clinical trials were set to begin, the Trump administration announced it would pull U.S. funding, plac
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Trump awards Chelsea Club World Cup trophy after historic 3-0 victory against PSG
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U.S. President Donald Trump handed Chelsea the Club World Cup trophy after the Premier League side beat Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the tournament’s new expanded format.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.
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Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, announces bid for another term
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Cameroon’s longtime leader, President Paul Biya, has officially announced he will run for another term in office, ending months of speculation over his political future. The 92-year-old made the announcement on social media, stating his continued determin
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30% on South African imports: Ramaphosa hits back at new Trump tariffs
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As the only sub-Saharan country on the list of latest trade tariffs the Trump administration threatens to impose, South Africa could be hit with 30% tariffs on its exports to the US from 1 August.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Football: Mbappé drops criminal complaint against PSG
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Kylian Mbappé has withdrawn his moral harassment complaint against his former employer, Paris Saint-Germain. The player had demanded €55 million in unpaid salaries and bonuses from the club for the past year.<div class="small-12 column text-center article
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Ramaphosa suspends police minister amid corruption allegations
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu following allegations made by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, a top police official. Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of interfering in sensitive investigations and colluding with crim
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World leaders express condolences over death of Nigerian ex-president Muhammadu Buhari
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Leaders across Africa paid homage to the former Nigerian president. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed condolences.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/14/world-leaders-expres
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Kenya: Visa-free travel now available for many African and Caribbean countries
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Kenya has officially eliminated visa requirements for all African and most Caribbean nations.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/14/kenya-visa-free-travel-now-available-for-many-african-and-
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Nigerian ex-president Buhari dies at 82 in London
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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82, his press secretary said Sunday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a
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Gabon launches electoral process for September 27 local and legislative elections
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The electoral process for Gabon’s local and legislative elections is officially underway. The timetable for the September 27 vote has been announced and members of the national election commission have been sworn in by the Constitutional Court.<div class=
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Nigeria sentences 44 people to hard labour for financing Boko Haram militants
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Forty-four people in Nigeria have been sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for financing the jihadist militant group Boko Haram. The trials of 10 other people have been postponed, the country’s counter-terrorism agency said on Saturday.<div class="small
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