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China's defense technologies shine at Africa's largest airshow

China's leading defense equipment displayed at the 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) grabbed the spotlight in South Africa, attracting delegations from various countries.

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Ukraine seeks expertise from Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital

Ukraine Seeks Expertise from Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital to Aid Survivors of Sexual Violence

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Torrential rains unleash catastrophic floods in West Africa

As torrential rains across Central and West Africa have unleashed the most catastrophic floods in decades, residents of Maiduguri, the capital of the fragile Nigerian state of Borno — which has been at the center of an Islamic extremists' insurgency — sai

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Queue for new iPhone 16 at Apple shop in London

That branding is part of an effort to distinguish the iPhone’s artificial intelligence from similar technology already available in smartphones released earlier this year by Samsung and Google.

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Brazil drought hits coffee farms and threatens to push prices even higher

At the same time, Vietnam, the world’s second-biggest coffee producer, is experiencing heat and drought, affecting its crops. Potential supply shortages in both countries have started driving up global coffee prices, accordin

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Lawyers say former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women and girls

Lawyers representing dozens of women who say they were raped and sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of the famous London department store Harrods, said the case was akin to the crimes of sex offenders Jimmy Savile, Jeffrey Epstein and Ha

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First known outbreak of rabies in seals reported in South Africa

Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals.

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After pager explosions, Lebanese doctors warn against an escalation of the conflict

The attacks were blamed on Israel as they mainly targeted members of Lebenaese militant group Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas in the Gaza war. At the request of Lebanon, Algeria has called for an emergency meeting of the Security Council set to take place thi

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Pastor in Ohio town says residents are laying low and praying for political firestorm to blow over

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

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

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

The security situation is marked by recurrent clashes, massacres of civilians and massive population displacements.

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French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical with tensions persisting in poor suburbs

Nearly three decades later, it’s still hailed as the reference film on housing projects in crisis. Kassovitz and theater director Serge Denoncourt are giving it new life, turning it into a stage musical that opens in October.

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Yesterday

UN expresses disappointment over extension of South Sudan's transitional period to 2027

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

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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South Sudan’s Filda Bandas: Breaking barriers as a female footballer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Nigeria to launch code of standards to fight micronutrient deficiencies

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emergency workers conducted rescue operations in Czech Republic, following days of heavy rain that caused severe flooding and mass evacuations.

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