Families march to Belfast court as Bloody Sunday trial begins
• Sep 16, 2025, 10:07 AM
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They carried photos of the 13 people killed and walked behind a banner reading “Towards Justice,” marking more than 50 years of efforts to hold someone accountable.
The former paratrooper known as Soldier F has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder. Prosecutors say the shootings, which also wounded 15 others in Londonderry, were unjustified and targeted unarmed demonstrators.
The 1972 massacre has become one of the most significant events of Northern Ireland’s conflict between nationalists seeking unity with Ireland and unionists supporting continued UK membership. A 2010 inquiry found soldiers fired on civilians and covered up the events, leading to a government apology and paving the way for the eventual prosecution of Soldier F in 2019.
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Denmark leads NATO exercise with 550 troops in Greenland
• 4:08 PM
1 min
Denmark is leading a major NATO military exercise in Greenland with more than 550 troops from Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden and Norway, the Danish military said.View on euronews
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Caesars Palace Casino project in Times Square denied license amidst strong opposition
• 3:15 PM
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A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a gambling license Wednesday after running into fierce opposition from Broadway theater owners and producers who were worried about its potential impact on the theate
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Amid drought, Moroccan florists blossom against the odds
• 2:31 PM
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In Morocco, a nation grappling with severe water shortages, flower growers are battling parched wells and drought to sustain a vibrant industry that beautifies homes, celebrates milestones, and fuels a growing export market.<div class="small-12 column tex
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Nigeria lifts state of emergency in Rivers State after six months
• 2:04 PM
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Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu lifted a sixth-month long emergency rule in the oil-rich Rivers State on Wednesday, as a governance and constitutional crisis had been resolved, according to the head of state.<div class="small-12 column text-center article
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King Charles and Trump toast ‘special relationship’ at state banquet
• 1:58 PM
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The King reflected on centuries of shared history — from war and hardship to innovation and cultural exchange.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/18/king-charles-and-trump-toast-special-rela
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Libyan naval operations force rescues 35 migrants near Tunisian border
• 1:03 PM
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The Libyan Zuwara Naval Operations Force said Thursday that they saved 35 migrants in a rescue mission near the Tunisian border on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/18/libyan-naval
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Congress rejects Milei vetoes as thousands rally outside in Buenos Aires
• 11:51 AM
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Thousands gathered outside Argentina’s Congress on Wednesday to celebrate lawmakers’ decision to overturn President Javier Milei’s vetoes of two bills funding public universities and paediatric hospitals.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__bu
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Ghana’s women struggle to save oyster farming hit by climate change
• 11:41 AM
4 min
Mangroves, trees or shrubs that grow along coastlines serve a critical multifunctional purpose in the aquatic ecosystem, ranging from being a home to fish to providing a buffer for coastal erosion from rising sea levels, and protection to land during stor
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Deportees dispute Ghana’s claims of repatriation
• 11:34 AM
3 min
Human rights experts warn the deportations could put the migrants’ safety at risk, while raising broader questions about international protections for asylum-seekers<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c
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Togo: President's sister-in-law, a former defence minister, arrested
• 10:28 AM
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Marguerite Gnakadè was a former defence minister and is the sister-in-law of president Faure Gnassingbé. She had repeatedly called for him to step down and end the family's regime over the past months.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butto
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UN calls out South Sudan's 'reckless' charges against Machar
• 8:51 AM
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South Sudan's First Vice President Machar faces charges of treason and other serious crimes, local justice authorities said, as fears grow that the east African country could edge toward a return to civil war.<div class="small-12 column text-center articl
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Gabon gears up for legislative and local elections as campaigns kick off
• 8:13 AM
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Following Brice Oligui Nguema's victory on April 12, which marked a significant political shift after a coup toppled the long-standing regime of Ali Bongo, Gabon will hold legislative and local elections on September 27 and October 11.<div class="small-12
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Mali military escorts vehicles after militants attack fuel trucks
• 6:42 AM
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Militants affiliated with al-Qaida have burned and destroyed some 100 trucks transporting fuel to Bamako in recent days, according to a local trade union<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/1
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ECOWAS chief makes surprise visit to Burkina Faso
• 5:28 AM
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Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio who took over the chairmanship of ECOWAS in June, met Tuesday with Burkina Faso’s junta leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré at the presidential palace in Koulouba.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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Pix of the Day: September 18, 2025
• 12:56 AM
1 min
Africanews takes a look at the day's news through the lens of the most striking images from current events.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/18/pix-of-the-day-september-18-2025/?utm_source
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DRC: former President Joseph Kabila's trial verdict due this Friday
• 12:21 AM
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In a significant development, the High Military Court in Kinshasa has set Friday for its verdict in the war crimes trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https
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