Yesterday
Torrential rains kill more than a dozen people in Morocco and Algeria
• 6:24 PM
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Torrential downpours hit North Africa's normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend, causing flooding that killed more than a dozen people in Morocco and Algeria and destroyed homes and critical infrastructure.
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Jordan closes bridge at the border crossing with the West Bank
• 4:52 PM
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Jordanian authorities are keeping the bridge at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan closed for a second day.
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UN human rights chief decries politicians who 'scapegoat', attempts to 'muzzle' freedoms
• 3:35 PM
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The U.N. human rights chief on Monday urged voters to be wary of “strongman” politicians and personalities "that throw glitter in our eyes” as more elections loom in a busy electoral calendar this year.
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South Sudanese living with disability bear the brunt of floods
• 2:26 PM
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People living with disabilities in South Sudan’s Jonglei State are suffering and facing a lot of difficulties during the flood seasons.
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Pics of the day: September 9, 2024
• 1:47 PM
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Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
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Morocco's mountain communities still rebuilding a year after deadly earthquake
• 11:53 AM
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One year after a powerful earthquake struck Morocco, the mountain communities most affected by the quake are still working to rebuild.
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UN official says Sudan's war has killed at least 20,000 people
• 11:29 AM
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More than 16 months of war in Sudan has killed more than 20,000 people, a senior United Nations official said Sunday, a grim figure amid a devastating conflict that has wrecked the northeastern African country.
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Pope Francis in East Timor in first papal visit since independence
• 10:06 AM
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More than half the population of the overwhelmingly Catholic country are expected to attend an open-air Mass on Tuesday.
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Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills more than 50 in deadly collision
• 9:13 AM
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The fuel tanker was also carrying cattle in the Agaie area in north-central Niger state and at least 50 of them were burned alive
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Algeria president joins challengers in criticising poll irregularities
• 8:15 AM
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The three campaigns jointly issued a statement accusing the country's election chairman of announcing contradictory figures.
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Death toll in Kenya school fire rises to at least 21
• 5:22 AM
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The updated death toll comes amid reports of another fire, this time at a girls' boarding school in central Kenya.
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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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Heartbroken relatives of hostages protest against Netanyahu's failure to secure deal
• 9:47 AM
2 min
"Mr. Prime Minister, a few days ago you stood in front of the families of the abductees and said 'sorry that we were not able to bring them back alive,' but what kind of forgiveness is that, if you do not intend to change your ways. We do not forgive!," f
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Haiti: Funding issues could lead to a replacement of the Kenya-led police force
• 8:45 AM
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On Thursday already, the US top diplomat hinted at the UN force as an option to address a funding crisis for the Kenya-led mission, which depends on voluntary contributions.
The U.S. and Canada have provided the bulk of funds so far. Peacekeeping operat
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Provisional voter turnout nears 50% in Algeria's presidential poll
• 7:10 AM
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About 24 million Algerians were eligible to vote in the presidential poll, Saturday (Sep. 07). According to official figures, The provisional turnout didn't reach 50%.
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Saturday, september 7, 2024
No back-to-school for 625,000 children living in Gaza
• 3:30 PM
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Bombardments by Israel's Defences Forces have damaged more than 90% of the school buildings, according to the Global Education Cluster, according to figures by a grouping of aid groups led by UNICEF and Save the Children.
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Algeria's incumbent president Tebboune votes
• 3:29 PM
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By 1 pm local time, 13.11% of the country's 24 million registered voters went to the polls.
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Floods in West Africa displace nearly 1 million people
• 10:51 AM
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NGO Save the children alerted Friday (Sep. 06) about the risk of disease, hunger from crop destruction, and disruption to education that the situation incurs to the hundreds of thousands of children now displaced.
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Kenya primary school fire: 3 days of mourning declared
• 9:36 AM
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If 37 pupils reunited with their families, 70 children were still unaccounted for.
VP Rigathi Gachagua therefore urged community members who may have sheltered some of them to help account for them.
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Algerians go to the polls to choose next president
• 7:57 AM
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Economic development, better living conditions for youth notably and the fight against corruption of a powerful elite called Isaaba or gang were some the most recurring campaign pledges.
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Friday, september 6, 2024
Death toll in Kenya school fire rises to 18, with 70 children missing
• 8:41 PM
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With dozens of children unaccounted for, and 27 others hospitalised with burns, officials expect the death toll to rise.
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WHO and Africa CDC launch response plan to the mpox outbreak
• 6:13 PM
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The joint initiative aims to strengthen and accelerate African countries’ response to the virus, supporting their efforts to curb its spread, and to save and protect lives.
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Harris and Trump gear up for their high-stakes presidential debate
• 4:14 PM
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will square off on a Philadelphia stage next Tuesday for the first — and perhaps, only — time before November’s crucial election.
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Paris plans to name sports venue after late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei
• 4:09 PM
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The proposal was announced by city mayor Anne Hidalgo on Friday and will be discussed by elected city officials in October.
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China elevates ties with Africa to "strategic level'
Business • 3:47 PM
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Beijing also offered African countries over $50 billion in support over the next three years.
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South Africa's justice minister denies corruption in bank scandal
• 3:42 PM
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Police investigations showed that money held by the bank was used to purchase luxury houses and vehicles, among other things, and to distribute financial gifts to various people and organizations, including political parties.
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Mpox outbreak in South Kivu, DRC: Overwhelmed health centers and urgent need for vaccines
• 3:31 PM
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This center has already recorded 800 Mpox cases, with 8 deaths, all children between the ages of 0 and 5, according to the medical director. On average, the facility receives 20 patients per day, but the space allocated for treatment is already full.
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Africa faces unprecedented heat waves amid global record temperatures
• 3:16 PM
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With Africa experiencing some of the highest temperatures on the planet, heat-related deaths are on the rise. Many communities are struggling to adapt to extreme weather, particularly in regions where infrastructure and healthcare are inadequate.
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WATCH: Typhoon Yagi hits Hong Kong as storm heads toward China
• 1:01 PM
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Typhoon Yagi passed south of Hong Kong, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruptions.
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Glamour and style at 'Fight Night: the million dollar heist' New York debut
• 10:52 AM
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The premiere of “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” in New York was filled with star power.
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UN experts call for expanded arms embargo, impartial force in Sudan
• 10:40 AM
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“The people of Sudan have suffered greatly, and the violations against them must stop. This cannot be done without ending the fighting,”
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Kenya School fire kills 17, Injures 13
• 9:35 AM
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The school, which has 824 students, is located in the country’s central highlands, 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the capital, Nairobi, where wooden structures are common.
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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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Amizmiz: progress and setbacks one year after the earthquake
• 6:55 AM
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A year after a devastating earthquake hit Morocco, the mountain communities that suffered the most are still in the process of rebuilding.
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First shipment of Mpox vaccine arrives in Kinshasa, DRC
• 5:39 AM
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The first batch of 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine officially reached Congo's capital on Thursday, three weeks following the declaration of mpox outbreaks in 12 African nations as a global emergency.
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Second phase of polio immunisation drive underway in Gaza
• 12:41 AM
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The United Nations said earlier this week that 189,000 youngsters have received the vaccination so far.
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Blinken backs Haiti Anti-Gang Mission, Pushes for 2024 Elections amid funding concerns
• 12:13 AM
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The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Haiti on Thursday to reinforce the U.S. government's dedication to a multinational effort aimed at combating gangs and advocating for overdue general elections.
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Thursday, september 5, 2024
Germany proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan
• 7:58 PM
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Barely two months after Britain’s new Labour government scrapped plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, Germany has proposed adopting the scheme.
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UN chief says Africa's debt situation is a recipe for social unrest
• 7:04 PM
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Speaking at the China-Africa cooperation summit, Antonio Guterres called for "deep reforms" to the international financial system.
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Egypt hosts first International Aviation and Space Exhibition
• 6:57 PM
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The exhibition promises to showcase the latest developments in aviation and space technology, and includes a range of aircraft, spacecraft and defence systems.
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Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's parents demand justice
• 4:49 PM
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The marathon runner died four days after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend.
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The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is needed
• 3:49 PM
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The 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, have been donated by the European Union through HERA, the bloc's agency for health emergencies. Another 100,000 are expected to be delivered on Saturday, the Cong
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Binance executive jailed in Nigeria to know bail outcome next month
• 3:08 PM
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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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WHO Reports Surge in Global Cholera Cases and Vaccine Shortage
• 3:04 PM
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, showing an increase in cases and deaths.
The number of reported cholera cases increased by 13% and deaths by 71% in 2023 compared to 2022. Over 4000 people died last
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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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Apathy reigns as Algerians head to the polls this Saturday
• 11:26 AM
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Algerians will go to the polls on Saturday, but many voters feel indifferent about an election they believe won't alter the current situation.
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New tech helps water flow to Pakistan's capital Karachi
• 11:17 AM
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Asani.io has developed a system which attaches sensors inside the water mains and connects them to automated systems in houses and businesses which in turn switch on electric motors that fill up storage tanks automatically, whenever water starts flowing i
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China urges Eswatini against developing official diplomatic relations with Taiwan
• 11:16 AM
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China has long regarded the self-ruled Taiwan as a reneged province that has no right to establish diplomatic relations with other sovereign states.
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Dangote refinery in Nigeria set for sale of petrol
• 11:12 AM
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Nigeria has started the production of petrol for the first time in 28 years - marking a major milestone for a country beset with fuel shortages.
The new $20 billion refinery on the outskirts of Lagos, built by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, has a ca
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Imane Khelif's Olympic Gold sparks Boxing boom among Algerian girls
• 10:06 AM
4 min
The 25-year-old welterweight's success in Paris has vaulted her to national hero status, especially after Algerians rallied behind her amid uninformed speculation about her gender and eligibility to compete.
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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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Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over a land dispute
• 9:14 AM
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Her father, Joseph Cheptegei, told journalists at the hospital that he had lost a daughter who was "very supportive" and hoped to get justice.
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She made ‘very demure’ go viral - Now she wants to trademark its use
• 8:47 AM
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"It's not just coming up with a phrase ... (or) using it on social media and making it go viral,"
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DRC's first Mpox vaccine shipment scheduled for this Thursday
• 7:11 AM
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The official in charge of the response to the Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Wednesday that the country is set to receive its first shipment of Mpox vaccine doses on Thursday, followed by a second shipment on Saturday.
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WATCH: Pensioners protest in Buenos Aires after Milei's veto on pension increase
• 12:27 AM
1 min
Pensioners in Argentina protested in Buenos Aires after President Javier Milei vetoed a bill to raise the minimum pension by €16.
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Russia accused of trying to influence US presidential elections
• 12:10 AM
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Washington announces a set of actions aimed at tackling what it says are Russian government-backed efforts to influence the outcome of the vote.
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Wednesday, september 4, 2024
Frustration for Nigerians facing fuel shortage and rising prices
• 8:03 PM
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The state oil company, NNPC, blames its difficulty in importing fuel on “financial strain” together with rising global prices.
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Study: World pumps out 57 million tonnes of plastic pollution a year
• 5:32 PM
2 min
Researchers at the University of Leeds found that more than two-thirds of the pollution comes from the Global South.
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Families demand justice amid Congo jailbreak controversy
• 4:31 PM
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"I visited my son on Sunday, he was fine," Mbalaka said. “But around 6 a.m., his roommates called us to tell us he was dead.”
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China-Africa summit officially kicks off on Wednesday
Business • 3:47 PM
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The Chinese President welcomed African leaders in Beijing Wednesday for a summit aimed at strengthening ties at a time of strained relations with the West.
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Egypt's president in Turkey as relations between two countries thaw
• 2:32 PM
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The two countries are expected to sign about 20 agreements during the visit to boost cooperation.
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Algeria upbeat ahead of AFCON qualifiers against E. Guinea and Liberia
• 2:00 PM
1 min
Algeria trained at their headquarters in Algiers on Tuesday, preparing for the start of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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Migrant boat capsizes off Libya: 1 dead, 22 missing
• 10:54 AM
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A boat carrying migrants capsized off the Libyan coast Tuesday, leaving one person dead and 22 missing, Libyan authorities said, the latest sea tragedy involving migrants seeking a better life in Europe.
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Boat rips apart in the English Channel off France killing 12 migrants
• 10:39 AM
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A boat carrying migrants ripped apart in the English Channel as they attempted to reach Britain from northern France on Tuesday, plunging dozens into the treacherous waterway and leaving 12 dead, authorities said.
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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
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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
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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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Saturday, august 24, 2024
Friday, august 23, 2024
Comoros is World Trade Organization's 165th member
Business • 2:21 PM
1 min
The agricultural sector remains the backbone of the economy, with subsistence farming accounting for the largest share.
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China-Africa summit nears as Beijing seeks to bolster relations with Africa
Business • 8:59 AM
1 min
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong said on Friday that now is "the right time" to deepen cooperation between China and Africa, ahead of an upcoming China-Africa summit in Beijing next month.
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Thursday, august 22, 2024
Israel's economy is suffering and economists say the solution is to end the war
Business • 1:20 PM
3 min
The country’s deficit is up, credit ratings are down, the tourism industry is flailing, and state expenditures are mired in controversy.
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Uganda explores oil in two new regions
Business • 9:36 AM
1 min
The country's current petroleum resources stand at 6.5 billion barrels. Uganda aims to extend production beyond 25 years; and enhance the viability of midstream projects such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
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Gaza faces cash crisis as main banks halt operations
Business • 8:10 AM
1 min
The main Palestinian banking association has said that all banks across Gaza have halted operations, the latest deterioration in living conditions to hit the war-ravaged enclave.
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Wednesday, august 21, 2024
Meet the designer behind some of the outfits at this year's Notting Hill Carnival
Culture • 4:53 PM
1 min
Chesska Robinson is busy at work all year round creating colourful outfits for London's Notting Hill Carnival. Her looks are worn by members of 'mas bands', which are groups who compete to be named the best in the festival's masquerade section.
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Senegal sets up commission to review oil and gas contracts
Business • 3:00 PM
1 min
It was a campaign promise, the Faye administration now seeks to make it real. On Monday (Aud. 19) Ousmane Sonko brushed off rumours of nationalization reiterating his government's ambition to "rebalance the energy contracts in the national interest."
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Tuesday, august 20, 2024
Qatar Airways buys 25% stake in SA's Airlink, eyes larger presence in African market
Business • 4:34 PM
1 min
“Our investment further demonstrates how integral we see Africa being to our business’ future," the CEO of the Qatari state-owned carried said.
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Libya’s powerful central bank governor sacked
Business • 10:30 AM
2 min
The presidential council in the capital of Tripoli, which is allied with the government of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah that controls western Libya, removed Gov. Sadiq al-Kabir, according to a decree issued late Sunday.
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Egypt increases electricity rates for households by up to 50 per cent
Business • 10:11 AM
1 min
The gradual phase out of electricity subsidies is part of an agreement with the IMF to expand Egypt’s loan programme to $8 billion.
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Kenya Airways records first half year profit in over a decade
Business • 7:15 AM
1 min
Kenya Airways reported its first half-year profit in over a decade on Monday, with a profit after tax of 513 million Kenyan shillings ($4 million) for January to June, reversing a 21.7 billion shilling loss from the same period last year.
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Monday, august 19, 2024
Informal traders present a complex challenge for Zimbabwe government
Business • 11:57 AM
2 min
While they have created employment for many of the country’s citizens who are outside of the labour market, neither informal shops nor their staff pay tax.
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Libya central bank suspends operations after kidnapping of director
Business • 11:23 AM
1 min
The central bank, which is independent but owned by the Libyan state, is the sole internationally recognized repository of Libya's oil revenues, a vital economic source of income for a country torn for years between rival governments in Tripoli and Bengha
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Kenya to revive scrapped tax plans, risking unrest
Business • 9:01 AM
2 min
The eco-levy tax aims to curb pollution and waste management at the office and household level.
Unlike the initial proposal, this one will exclude sanitary towels, the newly appointed secretary has insisted.
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Thursday, august 15, 2024
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