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In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski

On Tuesday, Santa arrived at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a jet ski.

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UN Peacekeeping Chief Discusses Progress In CAR

On the second day of his visit to CAR, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN peacekeeping chief, met with the country’s Prime Minister, Felix Moloua

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Yesterday

Oil spill ravages Black Sea shores, causing major environmental disaster

Footage showed oil-streaked shores and birds covered in mazut. Officials say clean-up efforts are underway, though environmental impacts remain uncertain.

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Fears of environmental disaster following oil spill from Russian ships

Environmental groups say the oil could have a devastating impact on marine life in the area.

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DRC files criminal case against Apple over alleged use of illegal minerals

Kinshasa accuses the company's subsidiaries in Belgium and France of illegally using what it described as “blood minerals” in its supply chain.

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Jay-Z's lawyer says accuser's rape claim is 'provably, demonstrably false'

An attorney defending Jay-Z against the rape allegation brought against him last week by an unnamed woman outlined a range of evidence Monday that he said showed the accuser’s account to be “provably, demonstrably false.”

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Ukraine claims killing of Russian general in Moscow

A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine’s security service leveled criminal charges against him.

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France rushes aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido devastation

Survivors wandered through streets littered with debris, searching for water and shelter, after Cyclone Chido leveled entire neighborhoods on Saturday when it hit Mayotte, the poorest territory of France and, by extension, the European Union

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Watch: Vanuatu shaken by 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Videos shared on social media show debris scattered in shops and structural damage to buildings housing diplomatic missions after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu.

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Gaza death toll surpasses 45,000 as Israeli offensive continues

The real death toll is likely to be much higher as thousands of bodies are still buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access.

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Mayotte reels after deadly Cyclone Chido

Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on Saturday, levelling entire neighbourhoods and causing heavy destruction in the island's capital. Local reports confirm at least 20 deaths, but officials fear the true toll could be far higher.

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Dogs Canine Carnival in Lagos attracts dozens of pet owners

The dogs, some of which are in fancy dress, are blessed by a priest and the organisers hope to show the world that Nigeria is a nation that cherishes canines.

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President Assoumani's assurance of support post-cyclone Chido

In an official statement, he offered condolences to those who have lost family members in Mayotte and wished for a speedy recovery for the injured.

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Damage and rebuilding after Cyclone Chido hits Mozambique

December through to March is cyclone season in the southwestern Indian Ocean, and southern Africa has been hammered in recent years

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Transition in Syria: Russian troops under scrutiny by new government

In the wake of President Bashar al-Assad's removal, Syria's transitional government has announced that Russian presence is unwelcome. They are open to discussions with all countries to help establish a new future for Syria.

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800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said the suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were detained on December 10 at the seven-storey Big Leaf Building in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital.

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Monday, december 16, 2024

Rare birth of one of the smallest deer in the world

The birth of a baby pudu named Lenga has given hope to environmentalists in Argentina. He was born on 6 November at the Temaikèn Biopark in Buenos Aires and weighed less than 600 grams at his first appearance.

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Santa Claus for the poor in Argentina

Against a backdrop of growing poverty, a soup kitchen "Los Chicos de la Via" on the outskirts of Buenos Aires in Argentina is organising a special pre-Christmas party with Santa Claus and presents.

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A carnival for dogs in Nigeria

The theme of the sixth edition of the Dog Carnival in Lagos, Nigeria, was "Angels on legs".

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Nigeria's Ademola Lookman and Zambia's Barbra Banda take top CAF awards

The Confederation of African Football’s Player of the Year awards 2024 were handed out at a glittering ceremony in Marrakech on Monday.

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Uganda court orders government to pay compensation to LRA victims

Lord’s Resistance Army commander, Thomas Kwoyelo, was found guilty earlier this year of war crimes.

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Kenyan man jailed 50 years for murdering gay rights Activist

Odhiambo denied killing his housemate despite samples of his DNA being found on the victim’s body. He can appeal the sentencing.

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UN Climate deals criticized for slow progress and uncertain outcome

In the past few months United Nations-sponsored negotiations to tackle climate change, plastic pollution, loss of global species and a growing number of deserts have either outright failed or come out with limited outcomes that didn't address the scale of

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Pics of the day: December 16, 2024

Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.

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Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants

“A lot of the people reminded me of my grandparents, the way they wore their headscarves, their mannerisms, their mentality,”

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Ghana's president-elect pledges to revitalise cocoa sector

John Dramani Mahama says his government will revamp the country’s cocoa industry and reorganise the state-run regulator.

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Gambia: ECOWAS creates tribunal for Yahya Jammeh's crimes

West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday approved the creation of a special tribunal to try crimes committed in Gambia during the military dictatorship.

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Workshops help Haitian women cope with trauma of ongoing gang violence

The United Nations says the criminal activity has contributed to a sharp rise in gender-based violence, primarily targeting girls and women.

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France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands died in Cyclone Chido

France was rushing help by ship and military aircraft to its poor overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean on Monday after the island was shattered by its worst storm in nearly a century.

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In 2024, robots exhibited greater ingenuity, utility

Robots are increasingly revolutionizing services across various sectors. In recent years, robots have been integrated into industries such as healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and customer service

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Turning trash into treasure: financing school fees with waste

For Nigeria's most disadvantaged communities, securing funds for school fees can be a daunting task. However, some parents are gathering plastic waste to finance their children's education.

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Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, leaving widespread destruction and a rising death toll

The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday.

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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi calls upon Syrians to unite

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi spoke of the importance of Syria's future in his first public remarks since the fall of Bashar Assad.

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UN launches new bid to revive Libya's elections

National elections scheduled for December 2021 were abandoned amid disputes over the eligibility of the main candidates. A UN-backed political process to resolve more than a decade of conflict in the north African country has since stalled

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Freedom and challenges: Syrians return to schools post-Assad

A week after the sudden fall of the Assad regime, Syrians are returning to educational institutions with a renewed sense of freedom.

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Mozambique braces for impact from cyclone Chido's landfall

Cyclone Chido struck Mozambique on Sunday, unleashing powerful winds and raising alarms about potential devastation after traversing islands in the southeastern Indian Ocean.

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ECOWAS establishes exit timeline for coup-affected nations

West Africa's regional organization, ECOWAS, has set an exit timeline for three nations affected by coups, following nearly a year of mediation efforts aimed at preventing a significant fracture within the bloc.

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Sunday, december 15, 2024

DRC conflict: discussions between Rwanda and DRC leaders called off

On Sunday, leaders of the DRC and Rwanda were supposed to meet in order to discuss halting the conflict in the eastern DRC. But according to an official, the talks almost instantaneously hit a deadlock and were called off.

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Cylcone Chido barrels though Mayotte, affects Madagascar and the Comoros

Cyclone Chido has barreled through Mayotte, leaving at least 11 people dead, and authorities fear this figure will climb. Madagascar and the Comoros were also affected by the storm, which is the worst to hit Mayotte in nearly a century.

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ECOWAS summit kicks off in Abuja; Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger absent

The 66th ECOWAS, which will be chaired by Bola Tinubu, has kicked off. Notably absent are coup-hit Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, who severed ties with the block, accusing them of unfair coup-related sanctions.

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Libya's National Oil Company declares force majeure after Zawiya Refinery suffers damage

After Zawiya Oil Refinery suffered damage to some of its reservoirs, Libya's National Oil Company has declared force majeure. Producing diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and LPG, the refinery is essential for domestic fuel supply.

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Johannesburg Zoo transforms into Festival of Light ahead of Christmas

With days to go before Christmas, those paying a visit to Johannesburg Zoo are getting in the festive mood with the Festival of Light. Featuring dance, music and an elaborate light display, the event is sure to cater to everyone's tastes.

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Saturday, december 14, 2024

Guinea opposition angry at junta's extension of transitional rule

A spokesperson for the ruling authority said conditions for the transitional period to end on 31 December have not yet been met.

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Namibia's main opposition sets date for legal challenge of election results

The announcement by the Independent Patriots for Change came a day after a court granted it and another opposition party the right to inspect material from the polls.

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UNICEF says birth registration improving but millions of children remain "invisible"

The UN agency says some 150 million children remain “invisible” to government systems, with more than half of these in sub-Saharan Africa.

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UN chief praises Lesotho for its investments in green energy

Antonio Guterres was speaking after visiting Katse Dam which is part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.

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UN says Central Africa challenged by climate crisis and political transitions

UNOCA head said there was progress in governance and conflict prevention, but said political instability and the climate crisis remain major concerns.

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Strategies for regional security: a debate among AU candidates

Three African politicians vying for leadership of the African Union outlined their strategies for enhancing regional security amid ongoing conflicts and political upheavals during a debate on Friday.

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Rwandan President Paul Kagame confirms bid to host Formula One race

The continent has not hosted a grand prix since the 1993 South Africa Grand Prix at the Kyalami Circuit just north of Johannesburg.

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Female Sudanese refugees face desperate times in Chad camps

Close to 90 per cent of arrivals since April 2023, are women and children, arriving in desperate conditions and scarred by the violence they have survived or witnessed.

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Friday, december 13, 2024

Femen campaign against the war in Ukraine

On Friday morning in Geneva, activists from the Femen group, known for its provocative demonstrations, used a chainsaw to cut up the wooden sculpture known as the "Broken Chair". They were protesting against the UN's failure to act against Russia.

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Saturday showdown: Esperance Tunis takes on Pyramids in Rades

In the third round of the group stage of the African Champions League, Esperance Tunis is set to welcome Egyptian side Pyramids to the Hammadi El Agrebi Stadium in Rades this Saturday.

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Jude Law earns his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

British actor Jude Law, celebrated for his roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley and the Sherlock Holmes series, was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. The 51-year-old reflected on three decades of acting, crediting collaborators a

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China sentences former national football coach to 20 years in prison for bribery

Li Tie, who played as a midfielder for Everton in the English Premier League, was found guilty of a string of offences relating to giving and receiving bribes.

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Millions affected by unprecedented flooding in Chad, says UNFPA

Since July 2024, catastrophic flooding in Chad has had a devastating effect on nearly two million individuals, marking the most severe disaster in recent history

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UNESCO: Journalist deaths rise in conflict zones

UNESCO reports that at least 68 journalists and media workers have been killed in the line of duty so far in 2024, a UN spokesperson said.

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Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido

Comoros, a small archipelago, ordered schools to close as authorities expected Chido to hit the islands early Saturday.

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Nambian court grants opposition parties access to election data

The November presidential and parliamentary polls were marred by a shortage of ballot papers and technical challenges.

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Turkey's Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with Sudan’s military leader on Friday and offered to mediate to resolve tensions with the United Arab Emirates, according to the Turkish leader’s office.

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Egyptian foreign minister condemns Israeli attacks in Syria

The foreign ministers of Egypt and China discussed the situation in Syria during talks on Friday in Beijing.

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