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Bill Gates says most of his $200 billion fortune will go to Africa over next 20 years

He said the Gates Foundation will spend it on improving health and education services across the continent.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/bill-gates-says-most-of-his-200-billion-fort

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Ukraine-Russia agree to new prisoner swap but talks fail to yield ceasefire

Delegates at the Istanbul meeting agreed to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action and an exchange of seriously wounded and sick soldiers, and those under the age of 25.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.

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Mali: Army foils attack in Timbuktu, a day after jihadist assault killed 30 soldiers

The Malian army said it had foiled an attack on a military camp in Timbuktu on Monday morning, a day after a jihadist assault that killed 30 soldiers in central Mali.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.

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China's visa-free policy for five Latin American countries takes effect

Ordinary passport holders from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay can now travel freely to the country.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/chinas-visa-free-policy-for-five-latin-

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Sudan's new PM dissolves government one day after taking office

Sudan's new Prime Minister Kamil Idris has dissolved the country's caretaker government, according to reports from state news agency SUNA.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/sudans-new-pm

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US halts new student visa interviews amid plan to expand social media checks

Interviews already on the calendar will proceed. The halt remains in effect until new guidance is issued.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/28/us-halts-new-student-visa-interviews-amid-plan

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Nigeria: Death toll rises to at least 200 in devastating floods

An additional 500 people are still missing but local officials called off rescue operations, as they no longer believe there are any survivors.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/nigeria-

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Iran hits back at 'biased' IAEA report on stockpile of enriched uranium

Iran on Monday called a recent report by the United Nation's nuclear watchdog on its nuclear activities "fully biased" and "politically motivated".<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/iran

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Second group of white Afrikaner South Africans arrive in United States

Like the first batch, who were granted refugee status and relocated to the US in early May, they claim to be persecuted in their home country.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/second-gr

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Opposition accuses CAR government of organising violent protests that left two dead

After violent protests in Bangui blocked an opposition party meeting on Saturday, leaving two people dead, opposition BRDC is pointing the finger at the ruling United Heart Movement, accusing officials of organising the violence.<div class="small-12 colum

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United Kingdom backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy called Morocco's proposal “credible, viable and pragmatic" during a visit to Rabat.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/united-kingdom-backs-morocco

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Russia strikes Ukraine with deadly attacks ahead of planned Istanbul talks with Kyiv

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine will meet in Turkey on Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/russia-strikes-uk

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Clay-based flooring initiative aims to give Ugandans access to cheaper, cleaner housing

A cheap, eco-friendly flooring system is helping to improve health and bring down construction costs in Uganda. The clay based earthen floors use local earth instead of cement, helping to reduce carbon emissions and when replacing traditional mud floors,

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Sudan’s new PM Kamil Idris demands foreign backers halt RSF’s 'criminal operations'

Newly appointed Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris has urged countries supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to cease “criminal operations”.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/sudans

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Trump administration's tariffs hits black haircare industry hard

Prices at salons have been going up with inflation and higher rents, but shoppers and stylists alike are more squeezed as U.S. President Donald Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods begin to drive up prices for plethora of products many Black w

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Gaza officials say Israel kills more than 30 people near aid distribution site

Israel’s military denies shooting at the crowd, but an official says troops did fire warning shots.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/02/gaza-officials-say-israel-kills-more-than-30-people-

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Sunday, june 1, 2025

Skulls of 19 African Americans returned to New Orleans after 140 years

More than a century after their remains were taken and sent overseas for racist scientific study, 19 African Americans are finally coming home<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/01/skulls-of

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Gabon to halt manganese exports by 2029

Gabon is set to stop exporting raw manganese by 2029, as part of a national strategy to boost local industry and reduce dependency on unprocessed resource exports<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/

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Gaza residents plead for ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis

As ceasefire talks continue between Hamas and international mediators, Palestinians in Gaza say they are desperate for an end to the war<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/01/gaza-residents-

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Two dead and hundreds arrested after PSG celebrations

Two people have died and more than 550 have been arrested across France after violence broke out during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.

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Ivory Coast opposition call for election reform ahead of vote

Opposition leaders gathered in Abidjan this weekend, calling for inclusive dialogue and demanding reforms to ensure a fair electoral process<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/01/ivory-coast

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NOAA predicts active hurricane season

The Atlantic hurricane season is back — and forecasters say it could be another active one<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/06/01/noaa-predicts-active-hurricane-season/?utm_source=test_mrss&u

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Saturday, may 31, 2025

Global Heat Report: Climate change fuels silent killer

Half the world’s population—around four billion people—experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat between May 2024 and May 2025, and scientists say climate change is directly to blame<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hr

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Elon Musk steps down after turbulent Government role

Elon Musk is stepping down from his temporary role leading the Department of Government Efficiency, ending a controversial chapter in Washington<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/31/elon-mu

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U.K-Egypt: Mother of jailed activist hospitalised amid hunger strike

The mother of a pro-democracy activist imprisoned in Egypt is seriously ill in a London hospital after resuming a hunger strike<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/31/uk-egypt-mother-of-jaile

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DR Congo Justice Minister under fire over $19M transfer

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, pressure is mounting on Justice Minister Constant Mutamba after explosive allegations over a multi-million dollar no-bid contract and suspicious fund transfers<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a

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Shakira cancels Washington pride concert

Shakira has cancelled her Saturday night performance at Nationals Park, part of the opening weekend of WorldPride 2025—a global LGBTQ+ celebration<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/31/shaki

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South Sudan flood threat returns

In Bentiu, survival requires vigilance and vigorous efforts to maintain and strengthen the vast network of dikes that protect hundreds of thousands of people living on a tiny sliver of land surrounded by 4,500 square kilometres of floodwater<div class="sm

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Deadly floods sweep Nigeria

In the quiet hours before dawn, torrential rains swept through the town of Mokwa in north-central Nigeria, leaving behind a path of destruction<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/31/deadly-f

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Friday, may 30, 2025

Flavored tobacco products luring youth to addiction, death - WHO

Flavours like menthol, bubble gum and cotton candy are masking the harshness of tobacco and nicotine products turning toxic products into youth-friendly bait, the agency says. Flavours not only make it harder to quit but have also been linked to serious l

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UN Peacekeepers Day: Children steal spotlight with powerful call for peace

An emotional plea for peace from Aluel Mochnom Wuor stole the show at the Peacekeepers Day ceremony. The 10-year-old student spoke from the heart, on behalf of the people of South Sudan, calling on her country’s leaders and the international community to

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Sustainability in vogue at Casablanca's Style and Tex show

The Morocco Fashion Style and Tex show kicked off in Casablanca this week and more than 400 companies from 16 countries are there to show off their latest fabrics and fashions. One major trend this year is sustainability.<div class="small-12 column text-c

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Peruvian victims of abuse by Catholic group want Pope Leo, US to intervene

Groups alleging enduring multiple abuses from the former Catholic organization Sodalitium Christian Vitae, joined efforts on Thursday asking the church to make public it's investigation<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="http

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China establishes new global mediation organization in Hong Kong to boost international presence

On Friday, China signed a convention to launch a new international mediation body in Hong Kong, aiming to boost the city’s global status and match the influence of the International Court of Justice.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"

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US judge blocks Trump efforts to bar Harvard from enrolling international students

A federal judge in the United States has extended a temporary restraining order on government efforts to bar Harvard university from enrolling international students.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.

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A South African woman is sentenced to life in prison for selling her young daughter

During the trial, a witness testified that Smith admitted to selling her daughter, along with the two men, for about $1,000 to a traditional healer who sought the child for her body parts.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h

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The Pride of Africa: Efforts underway to protect Africa's endangered grey crowned crane

Habitat loss, climate change and human actions have led to a steep decline in the population of the grey crowned crane. Now efforts are underway to help it survive and thrive.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.af

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Torrential rains kill 25 in southern Nigeria, rescue efforts ongoing

Rescue operations are ongoing, but access to remote areas remains difficult due to damaged roads and high water levels.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/30/torrential-rains-kill-25-in-sout

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Israel ready to accept 60-day ceasefire proposal, state TV reports

After more than a year and a half of fighting that has devastated much of the Gaza Strip, Israel now says it's ready to accept a ceasefire proposal put forward by the US government.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://

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Kabila resurfaces in Goma amid conflict and controversy

Kabila’s return to the spotlight comes as the Congolese Senate recently voted to lift his immunity, paving the way for potential prosecution on charges of treason and war crimes<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.

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Kenyan literary giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o mourned as a cultural icon

Ngũgĩ was often considered for the Nobel Prize in Literature and was recognized globally, including being shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and winning the Pak Kyong-ni Literature Award.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="

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Turkey Offers to host second-round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia

Turkey has put forward an offer to host a summit bringing together the presidents of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, aiming to help move closer to ending the three-year conflict in Ukraine.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h

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Eleven Sudanese migrants dead after crash in Libyan desert

Eleven Sudanese migrants and a Libyan driver are dead after their vehicle colided with a truck in the Libyan desert early on Friday morning.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/30/eleven-suda

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Thursday, may 29, 2025

South Sudan: Civilians return 12 years after fleeing civil war

While the residents are pleased to be home, they have concerns about insecurity as well as access to basic services<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/29/south-sudan-civilians-return-12-year

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UEFA Champions League trophy arrives in Munich ahead of Saturday's final

Paris Saint-Germain will play Inter Milan with the game getting underway at 21h Central Africa Time.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/29/uefa-champions-league-trophy-arrives-in-munich-ahea

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Mauritanian economist elected African Development Bank president

The African Development Bank elected ex-Mauritanian finance minister Sidi Ould Tah as its next president at a vote in the Ivorian capital on Thursday<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/29/ma

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Kenyans pay tribute to revered author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Ngũgĩ died aged 87 in the United States on Wednesday. One of the famous writer's neighbours in his hometown in central Kenya remembers Ngũgĩ as a "kind man" who loved Kenya.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afri

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BET awards to honour four legendary Black performers

The BET Awards will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring four legendary performers — Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin. The ceremony is scheduled for 9 June, taking place in Los Angeles.<div class="small-12 column text-center ar

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"Stop the bloodbath": activists in Paris call for end to war in Gaza

A group of protesters gathered in Paris on Wednesday to call for a ceasefire and an end to the war in the Gaza Strip. The activists were part of a variety of organisations, among them Greenpeace, Amnesty International and Médecins du Monde.<div class="sma

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Sick Mexican child faces deportation after humanitarian parole revoked

The life-saving medical treatment four-year-old Sofia receives in California is not available in Mexico.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/29/sick-mexican-child-faces-deportation-after-huma

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Elon Musk uncermoniously leaves Trump adminstration

While his exit was expected, it comes a day after he criticised Trump’s tax and spending bill, the centrepiece of the president's agenda.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/29/elon-musk-unce

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Seven dead as migrant boat capsizes in Spain's Canary Islands

A boat carrying migrants capsized within reach of shore as it arrived at Spain's Canary Islands on Wednesday and four women and three girls drowned, authorities said.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.

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With sanctions lifted, Syrians are hopeful to restore Aleppo to former glory

Aleppo, a city in northwestern Syria, has long been the country's economic powerhouse. With countries lifting sanctions on Syria after the end of the brutal civil war, the nation is looking towards rebuilding and reviving Aleppo.<div class="small-12 colum

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World likely to breach temperature records, exceed 1.5°C limit by 2030

A new report released by the World Meteorological Organisation on Wednesday warns that global annual temperatures are rising, leading to new weather extremes and heat records.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.af

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600 days of war: Gaza faces grief and starvation

More than two million people in Gaza are facing overwhelming grief, starvation, and displacement as the war reaches its 600th day, with growing desperation for an end to the conflict.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:

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ECRI warns of persistent racial profiling in European law enforcement

In a report published on Wednesday, the ECRI said the practice — which sees officials act on ethnic background, skin colour, religion or citizenship rather than objective evidence — persists both in stop-and-search policing and at border controls.<div cla

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Harvard agrees to relinquish early photos of slaves after long legal battle

Harvard University will relinquish 175-year-old photographs believed to be the earliest taken of enslaved people to a South Carolina museum devoted to African American history<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.af

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Wednesday, may 28, 2025

Iran, BRICS countries attend 13th international security meeting in Moscow

The meeting is attended by 126 delegations from 104 countries that are members of BRICS, SCO, ASEAN, CIS, the League of Arab States, the African Union, the CSTO and other international organizations<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button">

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China's BYD races ahead of Tesla for first time in Europe

Sales of Tesla vehicles in 32 European countries tumbled 49% to 7,261 in April from 14,228 in the same month the previous year, according to the figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, or ACEA<div class="small-12 column tex

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Haiti health officials meet to discuss shortage of HIV/AIDS medication

The reduced stock is a result of aid cuts implemented by US President Donald Trump’s administration.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/28/haiti-health-officials-meet-to-discuss-shortage-of-

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