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Pics of the day: March 18, 2025
• 11:48 AM
1 min
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/2025/03/18/pics-of-the-day-march-18-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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Trump ends secret service protection for Biden's adult children
• 11:41 AM
2 min
The Republican president on social media objected to what he said were 18 agents assigned to Hunter Biden's protective detail while in South Africa this week<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/
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Democratic Republic of Congo: UN Peacekeeping chief urges immediate ceasefire
• 11:36 AM
3 min
The chief of United Nations peacekeeping has urged for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as tensions rise between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the DRC government, resulting in numerous civilian deaths and widesp
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Preserving Sierra Leone’s ancient Gara-tie dye craft
Culture • 9:52 AM
3 min
Abubakarr Koma is keeping alive the centuries-old art of Gara tie-dying, a vibrant tradition that tells stories through intricate patterns and vivid colors.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/0
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Expert: U.S. 'diplomatic bullying' behind South African ambassador's expulsion
• 8:16 AM
2 min
The expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to the United States highlights "diplomatic bullying" by the new U.S. administration, which should be opposed by all African nations, said a South African political expert.<div class="small-12 column text-center
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M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks citing EU sanctions
• 7:01 AM
2 min
The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured key areas of Congo's mineral-rich east said Monday they were withdrawing from peace talks this week with the Congolese government, saying that international sanctions on the group's members have undermined such dialog
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How technology can support more sexual assault survivors in South Sudan
• 6:22 AM
5 min
A possible new technology may help survivors of sexual assault in South Sudan, but it's not without its challenges.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/18/how-technology-can-support-more-sexu
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Niger withdraws from the International Organisation of La Francophonie
• 12:29 AM
1 min
Niger announced on Monday its withdrawal from the International Organisation of La Francophonie<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/18/niger-withdraws-from-the-international-organisation-of-l
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DRC: new sanctions by EU against M23 rebel leaders and Rwandan military
• 9:42 PM
2 min
The European Union announced on Monday that it has imposed targeted sanctions on nine leaders of the M23 rebel movement and Rwandan army officers due to their involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.<div class="small-12 column text
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At least 11 bodies discovered in well in Sudan's Fayhaa neighborhood
• 6:27 PM
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Sudanese officials announced on Sunday that numerous bodies have been discovered at the bottom of a well in Khartoum, just days after the military expelled a notorious paramilitary group from the area.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butto
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'Khartoum' documents the lives of ordinary Sudanese navigating war and exile
Culture • 5:02 PM
1 min
The documentary film Khartoum won the Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at the 25th edition of the Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/1
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Pics of the day: March 17, 2025
• 4:24 PM
1 min
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/2025/03/17/pics-of-the-day-march-17-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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DRC: Goma faces unprecedented financial crisis
• 4:07 PM
1 min
Two months after the M23 captured the city, Goma is facing an unprecedented financial crisis.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/17/drc-goma-faces-unprecedented-financial-crisis/?utm_source=
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Former banker Tidjane Thiam steps up bid for Ivorian presidency
• 3:47 PM
1 min
A coalition of around twenty opposition parties has backed Thiam as its candidate. With the opposition divided, Thiam has emerged as the leading figure to take on the ruling RHDP party which is yet to name its candidate<div class="small-12 column text-cen
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Crucial peace talks in Luanda set to shape Eastern Congo’s future
• 11:44 AM
5 min
A crucial week lies ahead for the Eastern Congo issue. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group have been invited for talks on Tuesday, March 18, in Luanda, Angola.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="htt
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USAID shutdown: A wake-up call for Africa or a looming crisis? (Africanews Debates)
• 11:23 AM
1 min
In this episode of the Africanews debates, our expert panel dives into the real impact of USAID’s potential exit.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/17/usaid-shutdown-a-wake-up-call-for-afri
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DRC: Violations against children surge in South Kivu - UNICEF
• 9:50 AM
1 min
Verified cases have surged since January 2025, marking an approximately 150 percent increase compared to December 2024. These violations include sexual violence, killings, maiming, and conscription by armed groups<div class="small-12 column text-center ar
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US and Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalations
• 7:44 AM
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The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the U.S. launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels on one of the world's busiest shipping corridors.<div class="small-12
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US deports hundreds of immigrants despite court order barring the move
• 6:18 AM
7 min
The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th-century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members, officials said Sunday.
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Rwanda cuts ties with Belgium, orders diplomats to leave
• 12:22 AM
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Rwanda said Monday it had given Belgian diplomats 48 hours to leave the country after cutting ties with Brussels. Belgium recently froze aid and suspended trade agreements over Kigali's aggression in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo<div class="sma
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Sunday, march 16, 2025
Lagos restaurant feeds the needy during Ramadan amid rising costs
• 3:19 PM
3 min
At a local restaurant in Lagos, staff are working to ensure that the less fortunate can still break their fast<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/16/lagos-restaurant-feeds-the-needy-during-r
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Trump proposes expanding travel Ban to 43 countries
• 10:46 AM
1 min
The Trump administration is considering an expanded travel ban, potentially targeting citizens from up to 43 countries<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/16/trump-proposes-expanding-travel-b
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Trump orders airstrikes on Houthi strongholds, killing 53
• 10:13 AM
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President Donald Trump announced a series of airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, targeting the Iran-backed rebels' strongholds<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/16/trump-orders-airstr
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Maasai women turn to cricket farming for sustainability
• 9:10 AM
4 min
Facing drought and livestock loss, Maasai women in Northern Kenya are turning to cricket farming as a sustainable alternative<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/16/maasai-women-turn-to-crick
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Angola urges ceasefire ahead of DRC-M23 peace talks
• 12:18 AM
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Angolan President has called for a ceasefire in the eastern DRC to pave the way for peace talks between the DRC and M23 rebels<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/16/angola-urges-ceasefire-ah
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Saturday, march 15, 2025
African nations shine at Special Olympics Winter Games
• 4:39 PM
1 min
The Special Olympics World Winter Games come to a close on Saturday with
African nations making strong strides
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UN marks third anniversary of International Day to Combat Islamophobia
• 3:26 PM
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The United Nations has raised alarm over the rising levels of anti-Muslim bigotry worldwide, with concerns over racial profiling<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/15/un-marks-third-annivers
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South Africa responds to U.S. expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool
• 10:47 AM
1 min
The South African presidency has expressed regret over the expulsion of its ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/15/south-africa-responds-to-us-expulsion
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Somalis rejects U.S. plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza
• 8:07 AM
2 min
Locals in the Somali capital of Mogadishu have rejected a proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in Somalia<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/15/somalis-rejects-us-plan-to-resettle-pal
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Acid spill devastates Zambia’s Kafue River
• 12:56 AM
2 min
Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated the Kafue River<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/15/acid-sp
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Friday, march 14, 2025
G7 diplomats express support for Ukraine and condemn global conflicts
• 8:04 PM
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The diplomats also condemned the M23 offensive in DRC for its violence, displacement, and human rights violations, calling for the immediate withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan forces from the region.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a h
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Ancelotti on Vinicius Junior's training absence: 'He's just tired'
• 7:26 PM
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Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, provided clarification on Vinicius Junior’s absence from Friday’s training session, revealing that the Brazilian winger was given an additional rest day due to fatigue.<div class="small-12 column text-center art
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Ugandan judge convicted in UK human trafficking case
• 5:07 PM
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Police footage showed her expressing disbelief as officers informed her of the charges. She insisted she had diplomatic immunity and denied any wrongdoing.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03
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British national killed in Kenya by President's motorcade vehicle
• 4:25 PM
1 min
A British national has died in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle from President William Ruto’s motorcade<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/british-national-killed-in-kenya-by
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Students shine at Cotonou’s International Comic Book meetings
Culture • 4:19 PM
2 min
Students from Mènontin Nord Public Primary School in Cotonou are participating in a competition organized by the International Comic Book Meetings of Cotonou.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025
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Congolese women use slam poetry to speak out amid conflict
• 3:43 PM
2 min
As fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo rages on, a growing number of women in the country are turning to slam poetry to voice their hopes, dreams and fears amid the violence. Among them is Esther Abumba, who spoke to Africanews about her work.<di
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South Africa : woman swept away by floodwaters in KwaZulu-Natal province
• 3:15 PM
1 min
A woman in South Africa tragically lost her life after being swept away by severe flooding in Pinetown on Friday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/south-africa-woman-swept-away-by-flood
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SADC forces withdrawal and M23 advance heighten DRC crisis-Analyst
• 1:45 PM
2 min
Around 1,300 SADC soldiers are set to leave the country as the M23, backed by Rwanda, continues its advance. Despite diplomatic sanctions, Kigali remains steadfast, defending its sovereignty.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href
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British man killed in hit-and-run involving Kenyan presidential motorcade
• 11:32 AM
1 min
Frederick had been visiting Kenya to see family members living in the country. His next-of-kin have been informed, and a post-mortem is expected to take place.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/202
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Lil Kev: a new adult animation by Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes
Culture • 11:01 AM
3 min
Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes recently collaborated on the adult animated comedy series "Lil Kev," which is inspired by Hart's teenage years.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/lil-kev-a-new
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Sudan's crisis deepens as violence and famine threaten millions
• 10:51 AM
5 min
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to worsen, with millions of lives at risk as violence spreads across the country<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/sudans-crisis-deepens-as-vio
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Millions across South Asia celebrate the Hindu festival of colours, love, and Spring
Culture • 10:09 AM
2 min
In the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, many tourists joined in the festivities, smearing each other with red, green, blue, and pink powder.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/millions-across
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US, Israel look to Africa to resettle Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
• 7:44 AM
2 min
US and Israeli officials says they have reached out to Sudan, Somalia, and the breakaway region of Somaliland, about the proposal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/us-israel-look-to-afr
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Egyptian sets new world record by pulling 279 tonne train with his teeth
• 6:22 AM
1 min
Ashraf Kabonga – also known as Ashraf Mahrous -- pulled the locomotive and several carriages nearly 10 metres along the tracks at the Ramses Station in Cairo.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025
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UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians
• 12:23 AM
2 min
In a report commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, it accused the Israeli state of using this as a war strategy.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/un-experts-accuse-israel-of-sexua
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Thursday, march 13, 2025
Namibia and Kenya face off in special olympics floorball clash
• 9:25 PM
1 min
The all-African clash saw both teams—relatively new to the sport—competing fiercely in the group stages. In the end, Kenya triumphed with a 3-0 victory, demonstrating their rapid adaptation to the game.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butt
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EU Pledges €4.7 Billion Investment in South Africa at Landmark Summit
• 8:14 PM
4 min
Ramaphosa aims to use South Africa’s G20 presidency to advocate for debt relief and climate financing for developing nations—priorities that have been downplayed by the U.S.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afri
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Genetic Modification of Mosquitos: A Potential Breakthrough in the Fight Against Malaria
• 5:45 PM
2 min
If successful, the genetic modification developed by the Transmission Zero team could provide a long-term solution by ensuring that future generations of mosquitos are incapable of transmitting malaria.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butt
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Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire
• 4:40 PM
2 min
Russia President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle on Thursday with a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/13/putin-agrees-to-ukraine
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Jamie Foxx celebrates Black talent in new documentary
Culture • 4:26 PM
2 min
At the LA premiere of documentary series "Number One on the Call Sheet," actor Jamie Foxx looked back on his 2023 hospital treatment<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/13/jamie-foxx-celebrat
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Africa's GDP growth to rebound amid ongoing poverty and climate challenges
• 4:23 PM
1 min
Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 3.8% in 2025 and 4.1% in 2026, according to a report by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) released Wednesday in Addis Ababa during the 57th session of the Conference of
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U.S. Gold Card: What it means for African investors {Business Africa}
Business • 3:53 PM
2 min
US fast-track citizenship initiative offers wealthy investors tax perks, raising questions about its impact on global migration and investment while SMEs in Kenya account for 75% of the workforce, with digital solutions driving efficiency and fostering co
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Pics of the day: March 13, 2025
• 3:04 PM
1 min
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/2025/03/13/pics-of-the-day-march-13-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-
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Southern African countries to pull troops out of eastern Congo
• 3:00 PM
1 min
For 15 months, Gaza’s children were barred from schooling as schools in the Palestinian enclave were either destroyed or turned into shelters for displaced families. Since the Israel-Hamas war started, hundreds of thousands of school-aged children have lo
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Mobile dialysis unit brings life-saving treatment closer to patients in rural Kenya
• 2:38 PM
3 min
In Murang’a County, a 12-wheeled truck equipped as a modern clinic is offering dialysis services to patients who would otherwise struggle to access treatment.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025
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Ethiopia's Tigray regional government appeals for help after factional fighters seize key towns
• 11:48 AM
2 min
The TPLF fought a brutal two-year war against federal forces which ended in November 2022 with the signing of a peace agreement and the formation of a TPLF-led interim government.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://ww
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Learning activities resume in Gaza despite schools lying in ruins
• 11:35 AM
2 min
For 15 months, Gaza’s children were barred from schooling as schools in the Palestinian enclave were either destroyed or turned into shelters for displaced families.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c
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Nigeriens frustrated by ongoing fuel shortage
• 10:28 AM
2 min
For almost a week, Niger's service stations have been short of enough premium fuel to meet local demand.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/13/nigeriens-frustrated-by-ongoing-fuel-shortage/?
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US aid cuts hit Ethiopia's fragile Tigray region
• 10:15 AM
2 min
Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the U.S. Trump administration's restrictions on foreign aid.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__b
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Emotion and power of sport on Day 4 of Special Olympics World Games in Turin
• 8:51 AM
1 min
South African figure skater, Tyrell Sykes, is taking part for the second time and is happy to be back in action.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/13/emotion-and-power-of-sport-on-day-4-of-
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New budget battle looms in South Africa as parties reject VAT increase
• 7:41 AM
2 min
Divisions over elements of the budget means the finance minister will need support from a range of political parties to get the revamped version approved.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/
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Mediator Angola, says DRC and M23 rebels to hold direct peace talks
• 6:19 AM
1 min
The Angolan presidency says the two sides will meet on 18 March in Luanda.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/13/mediator-angola-says-drc-and-m23-rebels-to-hold-direct-peace-talks/?utm_sourc
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South Africa-EU Summit focuses on trade, ties amid Trump effect
• 12:59 AM
3 min
Senior European Union officials were in South Africa for a summit Thursday with President Cyril Ramaphosa that centers on bolstering trade and diplomatic ties as both feel the impact of the Trump administration's confrontational foreign policy.<div class=
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UN Forum calls for urgent reform to tackle global development crisis
• 12:39 AM
2 min
At the UN’s Development Cooperation Forum in New York, world leaders have been calling for urgent reforms to the global development system<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/13/un-forum-call
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Wednesday, march 12, 2025
AU rejects Sudan’s parallel government, warns of threat to unity
• 7:15 PM
1 min
The African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) has rejected Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declaration of a parallel government, warning it threatens Sudan’s unity.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afr
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IMF approves $1.2 billion more for Egypt's economic recovery
Business • 10:57 AM
2 min
The funds are a fraction of the $8 billion bailout package agreed last Apiril<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/12/imf-approves-12-billion-more-for-egypts-economic-recovery/?utm_source=test
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Tuesday, march 11, 2025
''Children of Honey'' turns heads at Geneva Film Festival
Culture • 9:47 PM
2 min
The film about Tanzania's Hadzabe people fighting to preserve their language has won praise at the Geneva Film Festival and international forum for human rights<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/20
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US stocks slump as recession risks weigh on investors
Business • 6:51 PM
3 min
Investor unease was fueled by the recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who acknowledged the possibility of a rough economic patch ahead.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/11/us
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Cobalt prices edge up after DR Congo pauses exports
Business • 5:38 PM
1 min
Last month, Kinshasa, the world's biggest producer announced a surprise ban on exports of cobalt in a bid to drive prices up. Authorities said the four-month moratorium aimed to stabilize the market burdened by oversupply<div class="small-12 column text-c
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Libya to hold first oil exploration bidding round in 17 years
Business • 5:50 PM
1 min
As Africa’s second-largest oil producer, the country is a significant player in the global oil market.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/libya-to-hold-first-oil-exploration-bidding-round
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Rare painting by British street artist Banksy goes on auction in London
Culture • 5:01 PM
2 min
'Crude Oil (Vettriano)' reinterprets Scottish artist Jack Vetrianno's 'The Singing Butler'.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/rare-painting-by-british-street-artist-banksy-goes-on-auctio
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Nigeria’s museum to oversee return of Benin bronzes
Culture • 3:15 PM
1 min
With the Oba’s consent, NCMM will now oversee conservation and negotiations for their return. Talks with Cambridge University, which paused plans to return over 100 bronzes, are ongoing.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="htt
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New study explains why is Mars red
• 11:01 AM
2 min
New research is helping us understand why Mars is covered in red dust<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/new-study-explains-why-is-mars-red/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_scienc
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Botswana secures enhanced 10-year diamond deal with De Beers
Business • 10:48 AM
3 min
The government of Botswana finalized a significant diamond sales agreement with De Beers on Tuesday, marking the end of seven years of negotiations that are vital for the nation's economy.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h
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Nigeria's GDP growth accelerates to 3.84% in fourth quarter of 2024
Business • 9:32 AM
2 min
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Nigeria's economy experienced a notable acceleration, marking its most robust growth in three years, primarily fueled by the services sector, according to data released on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center arti
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Senegal’s Debt and Deficit: A Harsh Economic Reality [Business Africa]
Business • 3:20 PM
4 min
This week on Business Africa: budgetary crisis in Senegal, industrialization under Traoré in Burkina Faso, and untapped mining potential in Nigeria. Three major challenges for the West African economy.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butto
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“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo to host 78th Tony Awards
Culture • 2:57 PM
1 min
The British actress and singer, whose parents are Nigerian, said was 'proud and excited' to have been chosen.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/20/wicked-star-cynthia-erivo-to-host-78th-ton
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Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema, dies at age 84
Culture • 11:30 AM
1 min
Cissé was the first Black African filmmaker to win a feature film prize at the Cannes Film Festival in France.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/20/malian-filmmaker-souleymane-cisse-a-pione
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Wednesday, february 19, 2025
US top diplomat to boycott G20 foreign ministers meeting in South Africa
Business • 4:54 PM
2 min
Amid tension between Washington and Pretoria, Marco Rubio has criticised the country's policies as 'anti-American'.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/19/us-top-diplomat-to-boycott-g20-forei
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African leaders create fund to provide cheaper debt
Business • 10:02 AM
1 min
The facility, known as The African Financial Stability Mechanism (AFSM) will be managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Reuters reported Tuesday<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/19
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