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Trump and Biden promise smooth transition of power in Oval Office meeting

US president-elect Donald Trump made a triumphant return to Washington on Wednesday, his first trip to the nation’s capital since his election victory.

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Egypt says its working to halt Israel's 'aggression' on Lebanon

Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Wednesday for talks with top officials.

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Russian military advisors in Equatorial Guinea - Reports

Russia hs stepped up military ties with African countries, deploying advisors and combat troops to Central African Republic, Mozambique, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso

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Voters head to polls in Somaliland as leaders hope for global recognition

Voters in Somaliland flocked to the polls on Wednesday to choose a president at a time when the region sees international recognition within reach

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EU ends fishing agreement with Senegal amid overfishing concerns

The EU delegation in Senegal confirmed the decision on Tuesday, highlighting concerns over monitoring and control of both Senegalese and foreign vessels, especially those operating from Dakar's port.

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Chad's electoral body disqualifies senior ruling party official

The National Election Management Agency published a provisional list of candidates for the legislative and local polls due to take place on 29 December.

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South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges

Jordaan is accused of using about R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and a private security company for his personal benefit.

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Senegal’s legislative elections: Prime minister calls for retaliation against “attacks” on supporter

Prime Minister Sonko urged his supporters to “avenge” alleged attacks attributed to the supporters of his rival, Barthélémy Dias, mayor of Dakar. The opposition condemned his statement as an “incitement to murder.”

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World's longest detained journalist wins rights prize

He was arrested in 2001 after his newspaper published letters demanding democratic reforms.

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Ghana's Supreme Court restores NPP's Parliamentary majority ahead of December election

The case was brought to the apex court by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the leader of the NPP caucus in Parliament, who sought to overturn Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling.

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Libyan protesters block oil valves demanding release of kidnapped General

Al-Whayshi was kidnapped last Wednesday, and his captors have not been identified. Local leaders in Zintan have accused the Dbeibah government and the Presidential Council of being responsible for the incident.

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International flights cancelled due to Indonesia's volcanic ash

International airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali after further eruptions of a volcano that spewed ash clouds

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Delegates express cautious optimism on second day of climate summit

Wednesday’s agenda also includes an update on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, an idea modeled on predecessor treaty movements that sought to build international support for controls on nuclear weapons, plastic pollution and chemical weapons

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UN Official: Allies fueling Sudan's war are 'enabling slaughter'

Last month, the RSF rampaged through the province of Gezira, attacking towns and villages, killing dozens of people and raping women and girls, according to the U.N. and local groups.

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Africa's mixed hopes for Trump's second term

Still, observers say African countries — once described by Trump as “shithole countries” — are definitely not going to be high on his to-do list.

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Voting underway in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland

More than 1 million people are expected to cast votes at more than 2,000 polling stations, with some 28 international observers spread across the country.

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Trump selects Elon Musk to lead government efficiency department

Since they are not government employees, Musk and Ramaswamy are exempt from federal disclosure requirements and aim to complete their work by July 4, 2026. Trump envisions a smaller, more efficient government as a gift for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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Cases of new mpox strain more than double among children in DR Congo and Burundi

As of 3 November, cases among children in the DRC had increased by over 130% from about 11,300 suspected cases to 25,600, while in Burundi, mpox has risen from 89 confirmed child cases to around 1,100 since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the

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Panelists call for climate momentum on Africa to be maintained

Panelists at this year’s Africa Climate Summit called to maintain and amplify momentum from last year’s event, at which leaders called for initiatives to advance green development on the continent in a document called the Nairobi Declaration.

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World's oldest active footballer to return for 40th season at age 58

Nicknamed ''King Kazu'', Kazuyoshi Muira intends to play again next season for his fourth-tier Japanese club Atletico Suzuka, the Kyodo news agency reported this week

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Tuesday, november 12, 2024

Climate adaption: Unfulfilled pledges mean “lost lives and denied development” – UN chief

Africa is facing "intolerable injustice," the United Nations secretary general told COP 29 attendees on Tuesday (Nov. 12). According to the World Meteorological Organization, African countries are losing 2-5% of GDP and many are spending up to 9% of thei

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Leader of global Anglican Communion resigns

This comes after an investigation found that Justin Welby failed to tell police about serial physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse by a volunteer leader as soon as he became aware of it in 2013.

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John Boyega, Padma Lakshmi, Hunter Schafer among stars to feature in Pirelli 2025 calendar

John Boyega, Padma Lakshmi and Hunter Schafer are among the big names featuring in the Pirelli 2025 calendar. Launched in 1964, the Pirelli calendar has become renowned for its high-art aesthetic and for featuring some of the world’s biggest celebrities.

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Doctor jailed for over five years for commenting on Russia-Ukraine war

A doctor accused of criticizing Russia's fighting in Ukraine in front of a patient was convicted Tuesday of spreading false information about the Russian military and sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison as part of an unrelenting Kremlin crackdown.

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Ugandans detained for insulting President Museveni and family on TikTok

The two men, along with a third defendant, Julius Tayebwa (19), face charges of hate speech and spreading "malicious information" against the president's family and musicians associated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).

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Mauritius' opposition coalition wins parliamentary election with 60 out of 62 seats

Mauritius' opposition coalition has clinched a comfortable victory in parliamentary elections, according to final results. Ramgoolam's Alliance du Changement (ADC) won 60 out of 62 seats.

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Sudan war: UK, Sierra Leone to propose new resolution calling for 'end of hostilities'

Following initial deliberations with the Council’s permanent members, the UK (the penholder) circulated the zero draft to all Council members. The latest UN resolution comes as rights group Human Rights Watch on Monday (Nov. 11) called for an internationa

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DRC on a mission to financing the world's largest hydropower dam

The Grand Inga project requires an estimated $80 billion in investments to produce 40,000 megawatts of electricity—enough not only to meet the demands of the DRC but also to support other African countries facing energy shortages.

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UNRWA says nowhere is safe in Gaza, calls for hospitals, schools to be protected

As Israel presses ahead with its offensive against Hamas, civilians in Gaza are paying a heavy price. The UN agency for Palestinians has said that nowhere in the enclave is safe, and has urged for schools and hospitals to be protected.

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Yale University to offer course on Beyoncé next year

Yale University is set to offer a course next year on singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Beyoncé. The class will explore the period from her 2013 self-titled album, through to the highly acclaimed 'Cowboy Carter'.

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Trump and Africa: A new mandate, new uncertainties

Experts believe Trump may favor a bilateral approach, to the detriment of AGOA.

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Afghanistan’s delegation attends COP29, seeks international backing for climate action

Afghanistan has begun drafting national climate action plans and intends to update its climate goals in the coming months. Khalis highlighted the country’s substantial potential for renewable energy, particularly in wind and solar power.

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Moroccan journalist sentenced to 18 months after remarks about a politician

Hamid Mahdaoui will serve a 1.5-year sentence and be fined an equivalent of $150,000 after being found guilty of defamation, his attorney Mohamed Hedach told The Associated Press.

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World leaders gather at UN climate conference amid notable absences

While major powers will be absent, the conference will see a strong presence from leaders of small island nations and over a dozen African countries, many of whom are among the most vulnerable to climate change effects.

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Haiti’s new interim prime minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé takes office

Fils-Aimé’s appointment follows his 2015 campaign for the Senate and his studies at Boston University.

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Arab and Islamic leaders urge UN membership freeze for Israel

This initiative seeks to exert pressure on the United Nations Security Council and other international entities to put an end to the arms flow to Israel and calls for global endorsement of the resolution

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Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso

More than 150 African and European artists performed and over 4,500 theatre lovers were able to escape the country's grim reality, if just for a little while.

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Vladimir Putin affirms "full support" for Africa

Experts note that the rhetoric used by Putin evokes parallels with the Cold War, calling into question the depth of economic relations between Russia and Africa.

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Monday, november 11, 2024

Paris authorities to deploy 4,000 police officers for France v Israel match

Authorities in Paris are set to deploy 4,000 police officers for the upcoming football match between France and Israel. It comes after violence broke out at an Ajax v Tel Aviv match in Amsterdam.

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Campaigning heats up in Senegal ahead of snap legislative elections

With less than a week to go before Senegal's polls, the opposition and the government are battling for control of the capital, Dakar.

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Initiative in Nairobi's Mukuru slums uses fly lavae to tackle food waste

Food waste blocking the streets is a major issue in Nairobi's Mukuru slums. But a group of locals have launched a project using fly lavae to break down the waste. The broken-down waste is then used as animal feed or fertiliser.

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Anglican Church leader cornered in child abuse scandal

The 251-page report concludes that Welby failed to report Smyth to authorities when he was informed of the abuse in August 2013, shortly after he became Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Taste of Azerbaijan: Rich flavours, heritage await COP29 visitors

Azerbaijani cuisine consists of around 5,000 dishes, from fatty meat kebabs to soups, from stuffed fish to exotic fruits. Ingredients can be baked, boiled, fried or dried, but have to be generously spiced

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Haiti: Prime Minister Gary Conille dismissed from his functions

The Transitional Council, created to restore democratic order in Haiti, signed a decree on Sunday dismissing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who had previously been considered for the post.

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Baku: Protesters call for Gaza ceasefire during opening of COP29

There can be no climate justice without human rights, decried activists during a demonstration in Baku on Monday on the first day of the COP29 climate summit.

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Kenya's Raila Odinga launches candidature for AU's top job

He said his focus would include economic development, enhancing intra-African trade, and tackling climate change.

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Record number mariachis belt out classic songs in Mexico City plaza

The number of musicians apparently topped the previous record of 700 mariachis at an earlier gathering in the Mexican city of Guadalajara.

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WHO: Mpox cases in South Kivu may be 'plateauing', but DRC seeing a 'general rising trend' in cases

In a report published on Monday, the World Health Organisation said that mpox cases in the South Kivu region of the DRC seem to be 'plateauing'. But cases are on the rise in other parts of the country, as well as in Uganda and Burundi.

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Mali: Director of Australian gold company arrested

The three people, including managing director Terence Holohan , were arrested last Friday in Bamako, the capital of Mali .

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Opposition leader leads polls in Ghana's presidential race

The December polls will see 13 candidates vying to replace outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

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South Africa's Tyla wins big at MTV EMAs

The Truth or Dare singer was nominated in four categories overall (including Best New Act) and took home prizes for Best Afrobeats Act, Best African Act and Best R&B Act

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Mauritius awaits results of tense election

This election follows Britain’s historic agreement to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a win for Jugnauth. However, concerns remain over governance and the influence of political dynasties, with a new bloc, Linion Reform, pushing for change.

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COP29 in Baku: High stakes and a $1 trillion question for climate finance

Developed countries in the G20, responsible for approximately 77% of global heat-trapping gas emissions, have started to reduce their pollution levels, a trend that remains elusive for poorer countries and for China.

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Chad: At least 17 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack

The attack in the Lake Chad region took place on Saturday, army spokesman Gen. Issakh Acheikh said on state television Sunday night. He did not provide details.

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COP29: What do African youth expect from the climate summit?

With the UN Climate summit underway in Azerbaijan, African youth are hoping that the meeting can advocate further involvement of young people in climate change response, mitigation and adaptation work

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Sunday, november 10, 2024

Vinicius Junior was Africa's favorite for Ballon d’Or - Poll results

The Brazil and Real Madrid star lost to Spanish midfielder Rodri. Of the 22 African journalists who voted, 12 placed Vinicius at the top of their ranking

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Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman to hold role

Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s inner circle for running what was, by far, his most disciplined and well-executed campaign, and was seen as the leading contender for the position

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DR Congo opposition, civil society dig in as Tshisekedi plots constitution change

President Felix Tshisekedi has called the current constitution outdated and ripe for reform. The law limits presidential mandates to two

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Ivory Coast: Parties begin preps for 2025 presidential election

Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N'Guessan was on Saturday named candidate for the Popular Ivorian Front (FPI) in the 2025 election. N'Guessan has sought the presidency in 2015 and 2020, each time losing to Alassane Ouattara, the incumbent

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Saturday, november 9, 2024

US probes racist text messages referencing slavery sent to Black men, women

Some instructed the recipient to show up at an address at a particular time “with your belongings,” while others didn't include a location. Some of them mentioned the incoming presidential administration

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