Today
Pastor in Ohio town says residents are laying low and praying for political firestorm to blow over
• 9:49 AM
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Pastor Andy Mobley, who runs the Family Needs Inc. food pantry on the city’s south side, said people are hunkered down out of the public eye. He said they're hoping the attention sparked by former President Donald Trump spreading unsubstantiated rumors ab
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Former Gabonese president Bongo admits “inadequacies”, calls for reconciliation
• 9:14 AM
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In an open letter, the former president announced his decision to definitely quit politics and called for the liberation of his wife, and his son Sylvia and Nourredin Bongo and the end of their "torture".
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Building collapse in Freetown raises questions
• 7:02 AM
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Monday's collapse is not an isolated incident; there have been several instances of building collapse in Freetown over the past few months. Experts say most buildings lack permits.
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Eastern DRC: Army allies, MONUSCO protect civilians amidst precarious security situation
• 6:26 AM
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The security situation is marked by recurrent clashes, massacres of civilians and massive population displacements.
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Yesterday
UN expresses disappointment over extension of South Sudan's transitional period to 2027
• 6:58 PM
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Nicholas Haysom, head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), said, “While the UN will endorse the extension of the transitional period, we do so with real regret and disappointment.”
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33 Congolese fishermen killed on Lake Kivu in a span of nine month
• 6:45 PM
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Over the past nine months, 33 Congolese fishermen have been killed and 56 others injured on Lake Kivu, allegedly by soldiers suspected to belong to the Rwandan naval force. The attacks occurred during nighttime fishing activities, according to local sourc
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The rise of cybercrime in Africa: A growing threat
Business • 4:25 PM
3 min
In recent years, cybercrime has skyrocketed globally, with the number of successful cyberattacks more than doubling in the past five years. This alarming trend is also evident in Africa. In 2023, the continent recorded the highest number of weekly cyberat
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South Sudan’s Filda Bandas: Breaking barriers as a female footballer
• 4:19 PM
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By day, Filda works as a gas station attendant to support her child and extended family. Balancing her job, motherhood, and her football career is no easy task, but her determination is inspiring young women in Yei and beyond to believe that, with passion
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A Tunisian presidential candidate sentenced to 20 months vows to campaign from prison
• 4:00 PM
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Two weeks after his arrest, a court in the city of Jendouba handed down a 20-month sentence for Ayachi Zammel on Wednesday evening, after convicting him of falsifying the signatures he gathered to file the candidacy papers needed to run for president
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Sudan's warring leaders express openness to peace talks amid prolonged conflict
• 3:56 PM
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Despite these statements, both leaders continued to blame each other for the violence, which began in April 2023 due to tensions between the army and RSF, once allies after a coup. Neither has outlined specific steps toward peace
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Guterres highlights goals for Summit of the Future during UNGA
• 1:58 PM
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The United Nations is preparing to host the Summit of the Future in New York this week, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressing the need to reform the UN Security Council.
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Arab-Islamic ministerial committee holds coordination meeting on Gaza
• 1:36 PM
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Members of the Ministerial Committee, commissioned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza, met to devise an agenda they plan to bring before the international community at large.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail after second judge denies bail
• 10:45 AM
3 min
The indictment alleges he coerced and abused women for years, with the help of a network of associates and employees, while using blackmail and violent acts including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings to keep victims from spe
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WATCH: State of calamity declared as Portugal's fires continue to escalate
• 10:34 AM
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Thousands of firefighters remained on the front lines, working tirelessly to control more than 100 wildfires raging across northern Portugal.
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400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen
• 10:09 AM
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Severe flooding continues to devastate northeastern Nigeria, displacing over 400,000 people, according to the UN.
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Severe floods continue to hit northeastern Nigeria, death toll climbs nationwide
• 9:39 AM
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Authorities have warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon. As of September 15, 269 people were reported dead due to the floods.
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UN Security Council calls for an end of violence in Sudan
• 9:12 AM
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UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee said, “The current wave of fighting marks the latest chapter of violence in El Fasher and occurs amidst a months-long siege and attack on the city at the hands of the Rapid Support Forces."
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Mpox: Focus on one of the worst-affected cities in eastern DRC
• 6:31 AM
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Kamituga, one of the hardest hit towns in the DRC South Kivu province, has an average of five new cases daily at the Kamituga hospital, which is regularly near capacity.
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Lawyer for 3 US citizens facing a death sentence over DRC coup attempt files appeal
• 6:03 AM
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Six people were killed during the botched coup attempt led by little-known opposition figure Christian Malanga in May that targeted the presidential palace and a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi.
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Refugees in the U.S. turn to farming for new beginnings
• 12:56 AM
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They now run their own small businesses, selling their crops to local markets as well as to friends and connections in their ethnic communities.
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Wednesday, september 18, 2024
New report outlines important role for AI in achieving climate goal
• 7:58 PM
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A new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that the world is way off track in achieving key climate goals. However, they say there is hope in the form of new technologies that could be "game-changers" when tackling our changing
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Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
• 6:54 PM
4 min
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed frustration Wednesday at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza, noting that the United States is assessing a deadly attack that caused pagers used by Hezbo
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US says it was not involved in Lebanon pager explosions which struck Hezbollah fighters
• 4:37 PM
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Following a wave of pager explosions in Lebanon that left several injured and scores more wounded, a Pentagon official has said that the US was not involved in the incident. The explosions struck many members of Hezbollah, which has blamed Israel. Israeli
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Halle Berry stars in Never Let Go, a horror film which takes on theme of generational trauma
• 3:56 PM
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Academy award winner Halle Berry says she drew on her experiences as a mother in her latest role in Never Let Go, a horror film which tackles the theme of generational trauma. Although she has had a wide-ranging career, this marks the first time the actre
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MPR Set to Return to the Stage in Paris, Amplifying Their Call for Peace and Social Justice
Culture • 3:05 PM
4 min
As their fanbase grows, so does their influence. The group’s followers recognize the importance of keeping these issues in the public eye. “Someone has to keep hammering on about this war because if everyone stays quiet, it will keep going,” said one fan
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Ghana's opposition NDC stages protests over alleged voter roll irregularities
• 2:55 PM
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Ghana witnessed a sea of red on Tuesday as the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and civil society groups took to the streets in protest, demanding a forensic audit of the voters' register.
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Islamist armed groups terrorize civilians in Burkina Faso-Human Rights Watch
• 2:26 PM
3 min
They claim the group has killed at least 128 civilians across Burkina Faso since February 2024 in attacks that violate international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes.
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Myanmar floods have affected 631,000 people and caused 226 deaths.
• 2:07 PM
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A week after Typhoon Yagi and monsoon rains triggered severe flooding in Myanmar, residents in the capital, Naypyitaw, have begun cleaning their homes.
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UN officials underline uneven progress in digital transformation worldwide
• 1:54 PM
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UN officials on Tuesday underlined that digital inequalities could leave some developing nations behind, as the digital world continues to transform. Experts in the field are calling for more support to developing nations, particularly in Africa.
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Kenya: Islanders upcycle washed up plastic waste into boats
• 10:09 AM
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On the coastal island of Lamu, off Kenya's east coast, workers are turning plastic waste into furniture, even boats
Lamu is contending with mounds of plastic waste - some washed up on its beaches, others generated by its own residents.
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Zimbabwe's baobab trees offer lifeline to rural communities devastated by climate change
• 9:56 AM
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In rural Zimbabwe, people are turning to foraging baobab fruit as a crucial source of income, as climate change devastates traditional crops.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after sex trafficking indictment
• 7:48 AM
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The music mogul is charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The indictment against him lists allegations that go back to 2008.
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Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa to hit theaters as a concert film
• 6:26 AM
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In 1994, Houston took the stage for three concerts in South Africa including in Durban at Kings Park Stadium, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Her performances came in a newly unified post-apartheid nation following Mandela's historic election victory.
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Situation under control following Bamako attack by al-Qaida affiliate
• 6:08 AM
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General Oumar Diarra also called on the residents to provide information to the authorities: "I'm asking the population to provide information. I think their support has been very substantial, allowing us to pick up suspects here and there. The investigat
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Jordan sets up mobile clinics in Gaza to aid amputees
• 12:44 AM
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The Jordanian 'Restoring Hope' initiative helps amputees in Gaza by giving them prosthetic limbs, handling 5 to 10 cases at a time.
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Blinken in Cairo in a bid to secure a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel
• 12:14 AM
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Cairo on Wednesday.
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Tuesday, september 17, 2024
Pager explosions leave several dead and scores injured across Lebanon; Hezbollah blames Israel
• 7:52 PM
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Exploding pagers in Lebanon have killed several people and wounded scores more, including members of Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah .The group has pinned the blame on Israel, and vowed revenge. Israel ,meanwhile, has declined to comment on
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Zimbabwe announces plans to cull dozens of elephants, due to food shortages from drought
• 6:29 PM
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Zimbabwe has announced it plans to cull around 200 elephants to feed those who are going hungry, in the wake of severe drought that has destroyed crops across southern Africa and sparked food shortages. It comes as the WFP has said millions in the country
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Abdelmajid Tebboune sworn in for a second term as Algeria's president, after court confirmed victory
• 4:51 PM
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The country's constitutional court having confirmed his landslide victory, Abdelmajid Tebboune has been sworn in for a second term as Algeria's president. Final results indicated that Tebboune won 84.3 percent of the vote, lower than the initial figure co
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Lebanon says 8 killed and over two thousand wounded by exploding pagers
• 4:29 PM
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Members of the Lebanese armed group, Hezbollah, were among those injured when the communication devices exploded.
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Consultations underway on Gabon's future constitution
• 1:17 PM
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A draft version of the document was handed to transitional president, Brice Oligui Nguema, earlier this month.
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US says its completed its military withdrawal from Niger
• 11:31 AM
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Prior to last year's coup, Niger had been a key partner in the US' battle against Islamist insurgents operating in the region.
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Dangote refinery begins gasoline sales to Nigeria's domestic market
Business • 10:59 AM
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NPC has relied heavily on imports for domestic gasoline supply but hopes Dangote's operations will reduce this dependence. While the refinery aims to meet domestic demand, it is still ramping up production, supplying 16mn litres over the weekend, far belo
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Nigeria to launch code of standards to fight micronutrient deficiencies
• 10:57 AM
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Authorities have launched a code of standards for adding four micronutrients - iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12 - to bouillon or stock cubes at levels advised by experts in order to achieve large-scale food fortification to combat malnutrition.
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Japanese temari: Preserving ancient tradition through handcrafted art and prayers
• 10:39 AM
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Japanese women are keeping the ancient art of temari alive, dedicating weeks or months to crafting intricately designed decorative balls.
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UN says escalating violence in Sudan is of 'deep concern'
• 10:27 AM
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The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan is calling on all parties to the conflict to refrain from targeting El-Fasher and to protect civilians.
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A military training camp in Mali's capital has been attacked, the army says
• 9:29 AM
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Col. Marima Sagara, deputy director of the army’s communications service, said it received reports of an attack on the gendarme training school in Bamako but had no further information. An Associated Press reporter heard two explosions and saw smoke rise
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Sahel Alliance to unveil biometric passports
• 9:02 AM
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The cost of the new passport remains unknown. It is unclear if the list of countries within which Malians, Burkinabés and Nigerians are allowed to enter visa free will be impacted by the move.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment
• 9:01 AM
6 min
Combs was arrested in a Manhattan hotel lobby, according to a person familiar with the arrest who spoke with the press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
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Morocco increases border security with Spanish exclave of Ceuta
• 6:47 AM
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Groups of people, who had heeded the calls on social media to breach the border fence and reach Spain, dispersed.
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Global competitors race in British Speedgolf championships
• 6:04 AM
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The 2024 British Speedgolf Championships took place at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club, combining golf and running in a fast-paced competition.
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Combating religious intolerance in Rio
• 6:02 AM
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Religious practitioners marched in Rio de Janeiro to promote tolerance among Brazil's diverse faiths.
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Heavy rains cause devastating floods in Czech Republic
• 6:01 AM
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Emergency workers conducted rescue operations in Czech Republic, following days of heavy rain that caused severe flooding and mass evacuations.
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WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to seek second term
Business • 5:35 AM
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By tradition, the WTO chooses its director general by consensus, with all member countries having to approve a candidate. Last July, African nations at the WTO proposed Okonji-Iweala's name for second term.
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Monday, september 16, 2024
Ryan Routh, the suspect in apparent second Trump assassination attempt, charged with gun crimes
• 7:58 PM
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A day after an apparent second assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump, the suspect in the incident has been charged by a federal court with gun crimes. Officials close to the matter say the investigation into the suspect, 58 year-o
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Germany reintroduces border control to curb illegal immigration
• 4:12 PM
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The border controls with Germany's fellow Schengen area countries is testing European unity.
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Russian foreign minister accuses US of impeding UN Resolutions on Gaza ceasefire deal
• 4:05 PM
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After speaking with his Egyptian counterpart, Russia's foreign minister accused the US of blocking UN Security Council resolutions on a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Sergey Lavrov also described the US-sponsored resolution endorsing a ceas
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Stage play 'Iloya' in Lagos highlights the realities of migration
• 3:05 PM
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The play is Segun LafUp Ogundipe’s way of addressing the issue of talent drain in Africa and the possible alternatives for survival.
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Haitians find solidarity at church after week of false pet-eating claims
• 11:52 AM
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Trump’s 2024 campaign has focused heavily on illegal immigration, often referencing in his speeches crimes committed by migrants. He argues immigrants are responsible for driving up crime and drug abuse in the United States and taking resources from Ameri
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Brazil: Hundreds march to support religious freedom as intolerance rises
• 11:04 AM
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Practitioners from different religious groups marched on Sunday in Copacabana,
Brazil, for greater religious tolerance. The state of Rio is home to one quarter of the practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions against whom a surge of intolerance has been
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Stunning underground cistern draws tens of thousands of tourists a day in Istanbul
• 10:18 AM
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Situated 20 meters (65 ft.) below ground, the cavernous and structure is a relic of past civilizations.
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US: Trump safe after armed man arrested near candidate's golf club
• 9:28 AM
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U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida while the Republican presidential candidate was golfing. No injuries were reported.
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Tito Jackson, iconic member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70
Culture • 8:26 AM
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Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved and iconic pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70.
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South Africa's new visa scheme welcomed
Business • 7:28 AM
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"In terms of the scheme itself, the goal here is basically to facilitate less red tape for Chinese tourists and specifically also to make it easier for large tour groups to come and visit South Africa," Leon Schreiber, South African Minister of Home Affai
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Saturday, september 14, 2024
Thursday, september 12, 2024
Kenya: An organization gives rural communities first glimpse into wonders of metaverse
• 8:05 PM
3 min
Kenya-based Arica VR Campus and Center is on a mission to giving members of remote communities a first glimpse into the wonders of the metaverse.
The organization started hosting weekly metaverse events in 2019.
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BRICS: “34 countries have expressed desire to join” - Putin
Business • 4:13 PM
1 min
Th intergovernmental organization comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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Central Bank dispute affects Libya's Oil {Business Africa}
Business • 3:20 PM
2 min
Libya’s oil production drops due to central bank crisis. Concerns are growing over prolonged Instability in the country while China pledges $50bn. to Africa with focus on clean energy, despite debt relief concerns. China, Africa’s largest bilateral lender
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Tyla wins best afrobeats, Swift encourages voting, and more highlights from the 40th VMAs
Culture • 10:33 AM
1 min
Later in the evening, Flavor Flav had the honor of presenting gymnast Jordan Chiles with a special award, rounding out a night filled with unforgettable performances and meaningful moments at the 40th VMAs held at the UBS Arena.
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Mbappé rejects mediation offer in $60M financial dispute with PSG
Business • 10:06 AM
4 min
The France superstar rejected a mediation offer by the French soccer league’s legal commission on Wednesday in his dispute with his former club over wages and bonuses.
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China renews calls for unity and cooperation in the BRICS alliance
Business • 5:07 AM
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China’s foreign minister Wang Yi called Wednesday to strengthen unity and cooperation within the BRICS alliance, in the face of "political forces holding Cold War mentalities."
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Tuesday, september 10, 2024
Sunday, september 8, 2024
Brandy Norwood stars in new horror movie 'The Front Room'
Culture • 3:12 PM
2 min
"The Front Room" follows Belinda and Norman whose lives are thrown into disarray when the man's mother moves in.
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Cuba: Afro-descendant women and men showcase the beauty of their hair
Culture • 1:17 PM
3 min
Afro hair in all its beauty. Cuba's capital recently hosted the island's first Afro beauty-aesthetics convention.
The trend that can be observed around the world is gaining traction in the Caribbean nation.
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Friday, september 6, 2024
China elevates ties with Africa to "strategic level'
Business • 3:47 PM
1 min
Beijing also offered African countries over $50 billion in support over the next three years.
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Debt relief an "urgent imperative" for Africa, says African Union chair at China-Africa summit
Business • 9:29 AM
2 min
China has become sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner but exports much more to the continent than it imports. In part to reduce its trade deficit, African leaders are seeking China's help to expand their agricultural exports and industri
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Thursday, september 5, 2024
UN chief says Africa's debt situation is a recipe for social unrest
Business • 7:04 PM
2 min
Speaking at the China-Africa cooperation summit, Antonio Guterres called for "deep reforms" to the international financial system.
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Binance executive jailed in Nigeria to know bail outcome next month
Business • 3:08 PM
1 min
Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen, has been detained since February in a dispute between the cryptocurrency exchange and the Nigerian government.
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China-Africa Summit 2024: Is the 9th a turning point? {Business Africa}
Business • 2:59 PM
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This week on Business Africa: the 9th China-Africa Forum in Beijing, issues with the Maroua-Kousseri road in Cameroon, and a look at a vegetarian restaurant in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
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A new era: Xi's plans for China-Africa partnership development
Business • 9:24 AM
2 min
On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested to the gathered African leaders that the relationships with all African nations holding diplomatic ties with China should be upgraded to a "strategic" level.
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Wednesday, september 4, 2024
Tuesday, september 3, 2024
French-Senegalese rapper S. Pri Noir talks about his roots
Culture • 8:42 PM
2 min
Born Malick Mendosa and of Senegalese heritage, the journey of S. Pri Noir started in 2008. He steadily grew in popularity to become the first French rapper to be the face of luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent.
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African nations losing 5% of their GDP to climate change - Report
Business • 11:04 AM
2 min
In sub-Saharan Africa, the costs of adapting to extreme weather could be $30-50 billion per year over the next decade, the report by the World Meteorological Organization estimated
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South Africa, China vow stronger ties as Ramaphosa starts state visit
Business • 9:21 AM
2 min
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and South Africa to beef up solidarity and cooperation in a new era and on a new journey, which meets the shared aspirations of the two peoples
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How China-Africa infrastructure deals shape Kenya's economic landscape
Business • 6:17 AM
1 min
The Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a key project of the Belt and Road Initiative, has positively influenced Kenya's economic and social growth.
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Monday, september 2, 2024
Ghana to raise cocoa farmgate price
Business • 8:17 PM
1 min
Every year in September, the government announces new far-gate prices for cocoa bag and ton for the new coca season, which is between September of the current year and August of the following year.
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South African beauty queen crowned Miss Nigeria after nationality row
Culture • 11:16 AM
1 min
The 23-year-old law student celebrated her victory on Saturday, stating that the title represents a call for unity.
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Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Beijing for FOCAC 2024 summit
Business • 8:14 AM
3 min
Early Monday morning, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Beijing to join the two-day 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), scheduled to start in the Chinese capital on September 4th.
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Friday, august 30, 2024
Thursday, august 29, 2024
Mpox outbreak in Africa: Looming economic crisis {Business Africa}
Business • 2:34 PM
3 min
The crisis in North Kivu, DRC is escalating, with experts warning that supply chain disruptions and travel restrictions could deepen economic strain across the continent while Nigeria loses an estimated $9 billion annually due to illegal mining.
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China's trade with Africa hits 1.19 trl yuan
Business • 1:19 PM
2 min
China has remained Africa's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, according to the customs.
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Robot waiters turn heads in Kenya
• 8:55 AM
3 min
Customers access the menu by scanning a QR code at the table and place their order online. Once the food is ready, a bell rings to alert a human waiter who places it on a robot's tray.
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Wednesday, august 28, 2024
'1992' producer Snoop Dogg attends premiere, honors late Ray Liotta
Culture • 3:42 PM
2 min
"1992" is executive produced by Snoop Dogg's Death Row Pictures and set during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Gibson stars as a young father determined to rebuild his life and relationship with his son. The two end up colliding with another father-son team i
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Burkina Faso nationalises two gold mines, ending legal dispute between rival companies
Business • 1:51 PM
1 min
Burkina Faso has nationalised two gold mines for a sum of around 80 million dollars, ending a legal row between rival companies Endeavour and Lilium Mining. As part of the deal, the companies will abandon their legal cases against each other, launched aft
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South Africa’s Johan Rupert overtakes Dangote as Africa’s richest man
Business • 10:03 AM
1 min
South African luxury goods magnate Johann Rupert has become Africa’s wealthiest person, overtaking Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote, who previously held the top position.
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