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Burkinabe playwright aims to break the silence about rape

Oliva Ouedraogo’s play “Queen” (known by its French name “Reine”) showed at the Acte Sept cultural centre in Bamako on 15 October.

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BRICS: African leaders call for reforms of international institutions

African leaders attending the BRICS summit in Russia, spoke out on Wednesday about what they see as important issues on the international stage.

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Several dead and wounded in an attack at Turkish aerospace company

Local broadcasters showed footage of several armed assailants entering the building amid reports of gunfire and a loud explosion.

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Robert Smalls: a civil war hero to be honoured with statehouse statue

South Carolina is set to install its first individual statue honoring an African American on the Statehouse lawn.

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Scientists says climate change has worsened deadly flooding in Africa

A team of international scientists said spells of intense summer rainfall have become the new normal because of global warming.

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Nearly half of Africa's population faces worsening governance- Report

Mo Ibrahim, founder of the Ibrahim Foundation, highlighted a growing "arc of instability," pointing to the security and safety challenges as the main factors behind the decline.

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Haiti's crisis: a focus on security fragility and humanitarian needs

In a briefing to the UN Security Council, María Isabel Salvador, Special Representative and Head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti, stated that the gang situation in Haiti is deteriorating while attempts to establish a political framework persist.

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Rwandan genocide survivors describe the 1994 mass killings at a Paris trial

Three decades later, she told her story on Tuesday at a Paris court where a former doctor is on trial for his alleged role in the mass killings of more than 800,000 minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus who tried to protect them.

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EU observers flag irregularities and 'alteration of results' in Mozambique election

“To date, the EU EOM has noted irregularities during counting and unjustified alteration of election results at polling station and district level,”

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Germany's disease control center reports 1st case of new mpox variant

Germany's disease control center reports 1st case of new mpox variant

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Gasoline truck overturns and explodes near Uganda’s capital, killing 11

At least 11 people were killed on Tuesday (Oct. 22) after a fuel truck exploded next to a highway in Uganda, police said.

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CAF unveils 2022-2023 financial report, projects net profit next year

Patrice Motsepe who was elected at the helm of CAF in 2021 hailed the body's reduction in losses. Officialy, the losses were reduced to $ 9.2 million from $ 28.9 million. CAF projects net profit in next financial year.

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Yesterday

South African Minister of International Relations hails ties with China, ahead of BRICS summit

Ahead of the BRICS summit of emerging economies taking place in Russia, the South African Minister of International Relations hailed ties with China. Ronald Lamola described the relationship between the two nations as based on mutual trust. The BRICS summ

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Vladimir Putin holds bilateral talks with Cyril Ramaphosa on sidelines of BRICS summit

Russian president Vladimir Putin hosted bilateral talks with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Tuesday. These discussions were held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, which kicked off on the same day. Both leaders hailed the relationsh

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Congolese army announce they have taken back control of DRC's Kalembe, M23 rebels deny

The Congolese army have announced they have taken back control of DRC's Kalembe, a day after M23 rebels seized the eastern town. However, the rebels insist they still control the town. Kalembe is located in North Kivu province, which has been hard-hit sin

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African Women: The backbone of economies and the urgent call for healthcare equity

According to the World Health Organization, women's health is not only a healthcare issue but a human rights issue. Africa’s population is expected to reach 2.4 billion by 2050, and without robust healthcare systems, the continent will struggle to address

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Sudan: 31 Killed in Mosque Air Strike in Wad Madani

The Wad Madani Resistance Committee, one of many volunteer groups providing aid across the war-torn country, shared the details in a statement on Tuesday.

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Granite art impresses tourists and residents at Laongo symposium, Burkina Faso

Artists have been making their mark at the 14th Granite Sculpture symposium in Laongo, Burkina Faso. Over the course of the summit, hundreds of sculptures have been crafted by creators from across the globe. The summit has turned Laongo into an attractive

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Navalny's memoir featured in London ahead of official release

The memoir of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was featured at a bookstore in London prior to its release.

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Tunisia: Kais Saïed takes oath for his 2nd presidential term

"The goal is to build a country where everyone can live with dignity," Saied said in a speech to members of the Tunisian parliament.

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South Africa's call for Taiwan office move faces rejection

Taiwan has turned down South Africa's request to relocate its representative office from Pretoria, the capital, to Johannesburg, the commercial hub.

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Gachagua-Kindiki: Courts to settle Kenya's DP dilemma

An unprecedented battle opposing Kenya's President, Parliament and the impeached deputy president is taking place in the corridors of justice.

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Russia probes alleged cargo jet shoot-down in Sudan's Darfur

A message from Russia's Embassy in Khartoum confirmed its diplomats were investigating the incident in Sudan's Malha region in northern Darfur near the border with Chad.

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Italy enacts decree to salvage Albania migration deal

Under the new decree which is effective immediately the government shortened the list of countries considered “safe” by law, meaning that Rome can repatriate migrants who didn't win asylum to those countries using a fast-track procedure.

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Key details on Gabon's new constitution and upcoming referendum

The final draft of the new Constitution project was made public in Gabon.

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COP16: Indigenous Colombians support ‘Biodiversity Action Plan’ to 2030

About 2,000 Indeginous people from southwest Colombia marched in support of the government's agenda for the summit. Colombia has included Indigenous and Afro-descendant groups in the elaboration of the ‘Biodiversity Action Plan’. Among the groups is the

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Monday, october 21, 2024

President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon, after 6-week long absence sparked health concerns

President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Monday, after a six-week long absence prompted widespread speculation that he was in ill health. He was welcomed by thousands of supporters when he arrived at the airport in the capital. Authorities have insiste

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Crackdown on protesters in Mozambique following political killings

In Mozambique, police suppressed an opposition protest on Monday morning in central Maputo.

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French president Emmanuel Macron to make state visit Morocco in October, Moroccan palace announces

Emmanuel Macron will make a three-day state visit to Morocco in October, the Moroccan palace announced on Monday. The trip marks a move towards easing three years of tense relations between the two nations, after France slashed visas to north Africans in

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WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after 100-year effort

To be declared malaria-free, a country must show that no local transmission of the disease has happened for at least three years.

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Cameroon separatist conflict displaces thousands of Students

“It was the sound of death and I thought I wouldn’t make it. I prayed silently for a miracle,” she recalled.

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Leading opposition in Chad announces boycott of legislative elections

Succès Masra, the leader of the Transformers party, which is the main opposition to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby, has declared that it will boycot the legislative and local elections set for December 29.

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Train kills 2 children, Egyptian mob attacks railway guard

They attacked the guard who was securing the level crossing, which authorities said was closed at the time, and set fire to his room,..

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Fighting erupts in eastern DRC marking an end to ceasefire; M23 take control of Kalembe

Fighting erupted in DRC's North Kivu region between between M23 rebels and government-allied militia on Sunday, leaving more than a dozen civilians wounded. It marks the end of a fragile ceasefire deal agreed in August.

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Delegates meet in Colombia to address global biodiversity crisis

Global environmental leaders convene on Monday in Cali, Colombia, to evaluate the declining biodiversity worldwide and the pledges made by nations to safeguard plants, animals, and essential habitats.

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Two dead, 22 rescued after migrant boat capsizes in rough seas near Greek Island

The bodies of the missing one man and one woman were recovered in the early hours of Monday...

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Kenya: Impeached DP Gachagua alleges attempts on his life, calls Ruto “vicious”

"The 11 counts are nothing but malice and fiction. It was a political game by the president to get rid of me," the politician said after being discharged from hospital.

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WHO chief in Kigali as Rwanda moves closer to “stopping Marburg outbreak”

"No-one tested positive for Marburg, which is great news that we do not have community transmission for Marburg, that is also a key indicator and we are going to continue. It is not the end but a great step forward towards stopping this outbreak," Rwanda'

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At least 22 arrested at #EndSARS memorial protest freed by Lagos police

The Lagos State police command has freed at least 22 individuals detained during the #EndSARS memorial protest on Sunday.

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Seven-story block collapses in northern Nairobi, tenants of adjacent buildings evacuated

Two adjacent buildings have exhibited signs of structural failures, and tenants have been evacuated.

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Sudan: As fighting rages, food kitchens barely maintain supply

The Takias as the yare known locally mainly rely on funding from UN agencies and donations from overseas Sudanese, but since the beginning of this year, the Takias have been facing severe shortage of funds and supplies.

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Sunday, october 20, 2024

Cholera fears as Sudan faces a worsening water crisis

As the civil war rages on in Sudan, in addition to food shortages, residents in the capital Khartoum are grappling with a worsening water crisis.

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Putin says BRICS countries will drive economic growth in coming years

He was speaking at the bloc’s business forum which comes ahead of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan from 22-24 October.

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Mozambique rocked by killing of two prominent opposition figures

The death of the Podemos officials comes just days before a planned nationwide strike against the October election results.

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Global South experts see BRICS expansion as positive

Experts from 40 think tanks were speaking at a Global South meeting ahead of the BRICS summit in Russia from 22-24 October.

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Israeli protesters demand Netanyahu reach hostage deal with Hamas

Families and supporters of the 101 hostages still held by Hamas said the moment to sit down and negotiate their release was long overdue.

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Saturday, october 19, 2024

Putin warns against Ukraine's nuclear ambitions and NATO membership

During a meeting with media representatives from BRICS nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed Moscow's willingness to engage in discussions aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

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"Project 2024": How Selma inspired BRELAND's latest work

In recent years, BRELAND has experienced a remarkable journey. He travelled to Selma, Alabama, to connect with his roots in order to rejuvenate himself, following a similar visit made by his mother the previous year.

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Mbemba's comeback: a symbolic gesture or a tactical move?

For the first time since his suspension in mid-July, Chancel Mbemba the Congolese defender has been brought back into the professional squad.

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Meloni's discontent with court's ruling on migrant outsourcing

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized judges on Friday for ruling against the right-wing government’s initiative to hold 12 migrants at newly established centers in Albania.

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63 years later: the enigma of UN Chief Hammarskjöld's death

A significant mystery in United Nations history remains unresolved: the 1961 plane crash that took the life of Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld and everyone else on board while he was attempting to negotiate peace in the Congo.

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Italian court ruling leads to migrants' return to Italy

An Italian navy vessel returned 12 migrants to Italy from an Albanian centre on Saturday, following a court decision that questioned the Italian government's strategy to transfer migrant processing to the Balkan nation.

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Friday, october 18, 2024

Ivory Coast dissolves powerful student unions after deaths and a police raid

FESCI for years enjoyed a privileged status, and authorities looked the other way as members attacked opposition supporters on and off campus. Former famous FESCI leaders include Charles Blé Goudé and Guillaume Soro.

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UN urges ceasefire in the wake of killing of Hamas leader

Will the warring parties in the Middle East agree to a ceasefire in the wake of the killing of Hamas' chief? The families of Israeli hostages remain caught between deep fear and cautious optimism. Those of Palestinian prisonners continue to wait.

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South Africa asks Taiwan to move de facto embassy out of Pretoria

In a decision seen as highlighting Beijing’s expanding sway among developing nations, it has asked Taipei to move its liaison office to Johannesburg.

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Hezbollah condemns killing of Hamas leader Sinwar as protests erupt in Jordan

The militant group hailed Sinwar as a martyr and a symbol of resistance, emphasizing that his death would not weaken the Palestinian struggle but instead strengthen it.

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Is Migration the only path to success for the African youth? (Africanews Debates)

The discussion, featuring three distinguished panelists, delved into the complexities of migration and its implications for Africa’s future.

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Museum at berth brings culture to Moroccan audiences

On a tour around the Mediterranean, a museum boat of artworks was moored at the Bouregreg quay for a week in October, bringing the festival to the Moroccan capital. The museum boat measures 47 meters in length, 18 meters in width, and features a 55-meter

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Hunter's Moon delight skywatchers across the world

Supermoons happen when the moon is closest to the Earth, making it appear bigger and brighter than normal.

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Gaza Strip faces famine risks despite declining hunger levels

More than a year into Israel's war, the Gaza Strip remains vulnerable to famine, despite a recent decrease in the number of individuals experiencing severe hunger, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which monitors hunger

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