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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President Felix Tshisekedi has called the current constitution outdated and ripe for reform.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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Yesterday

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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Mauritius heads to the polls in wake of wiretapping scandal

Mauritians will vote for 62 seats in Parliament, and the party or alliance with a majority forms the government and chooses the prime minister

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Duma Boko takes oath as Botswana's president

Boko's Umbrella for Democratic Change, a coalition of Botswana National Front and the Alliance for Progressives won 36 parliamentary seats and denied former president Mokgweetsi Masisi a second term

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Azerbaijan summit to set new climate finance goal

The United Nations says over $4 trillion a year of climate finance may be needed to sufficiently meet the needs to mitigate, adapt and respond to climate shocks

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Germany exhibition aims to broaden understanding of Africa through art

"The True Size of Africa" features 26 works that organisers say explore Africa, addressing its cultural history, intellectual traditions, and challenging stereotypes

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Friday, november 8, 2024

Morocco: What do limitations on preaching about Gaza war reveal?

To some pro-Palestinian activists in Morocco, the limitations are about the tensions between state and society that have simmered since the war began. The Kingdom normalizes ties with Israel in 2020, a move that has been contested ever since and "fuelling

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Chad hosts over 680,000 Sudanese refugees

In the last month alone, 60,000 new refugees arrived; the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said this week.

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Watch: Robot artist Ai-Da makes history with $1.32 Million sale

Ai-Da, a humanoid robot artist, has made history by selling her painting of Alan Turing, titled A.I. God, for $1.32 million (€1.225 million) at Sotheby’s Digital Art Sale.

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South Africa unveils improved King Shaka statue at Durban airport

President Ramaphosa says the new statue of the king will inspire tourists to learn more about the country’s heritage and history.

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15th edition of Biennale of contemporary African art opens in Dakar

The theme of the 2024 Dar-art is "Xàll wi" in Wolof which translates as "the wake". An invitation to Africans to reclaim their cultures and be open for reinvention in the face of global changes.

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Morocco's museum of modern art celebrates 10-year anniversary

The current show, "Cobra: a Multi-Headed Snake", features works from the avant-garde movement led by European artists after World War II.

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Mozambique: At least 3 dead in latest protest, army deployed

During the tense day, thousands of demonstrators set fires and barricaded roads in Maputo. Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets.

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Second group of asylum seekers arrive in Albania on Italian naval ship

Rome and Tirana have reached an agreement under which migrants will be processed at reception centres in Albania.

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Gaza war: At least 14 killed in Israeli strike on school

Since the start of the Israeli military campaign in the strip in the aftermath of the Hamas deadly October 7th attacks, at least 43,391 Palestinians have been killed.

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Study finds private jet emissions have surge over past five years

Researchers from Sweden’s Linnaeus University suggest many super-rich people are using these aircraft like taxis.

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CAF boosts prize money for 2024 Women’s Champions League by over 50%

The tournament, which begins on November 9 in Morocco, promises financial support for every participating club, as each team is guaranteed at least $150,000, CAF confirmed in a statement on Thursday.

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One-Month-Old Southern White Rhino Calf Takes First Outdoor Steps at Whipsnade Zoo

As part of an effort to raise awareness and foster engagement, the zoo is inviting the public to vote on a name for the calf, who will become part of the European breeding programme aimed at maintaining a genetically diverse population of southern white r

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Why Mozambique's election has sparked weeks of protests and a violent crackdown by police

Opposition parties and many citizens have rejected the results of the Oct. 9 presidential election as fraudulent and growing protests in the capital, Maputo, and other cities have been met by deadly force from police.

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Prince William wraps up a four-day visit to Cape Town dedicated to the battle against climate change

William is in South Africa to promote his Earthshot environmental prize, which held its annual awards ceremony in Cape Town on Wednesday night.

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Sudan rolls out malaria vaccines to bolster efforts to protect children

The launch follows the arrival of the first shipment of 186,000 doses of the malaria vaccines to Sudan in October. The vaccine is set to be introduced in 129 sites across the country in 2025 and 2026.

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Putin congratulates Trump, signals openness to dialogue over U.S.-Russia relations

Speaking at an international forum held in Sochi, Putin expressed a willingness to work with the new American administration and indicated a hopeful outlook for future relations between the two countries.

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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops by nearly 31%

The Amazon, an area twice the size of India, holds the world’s largest rainforest, about two-thirds of it within Brazil. It stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that causes climate change.

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Thursday, november 7, 2024

Mbappé once again left out of France squad

Mbappé, who has been struggling since his move to Real Madrid, was omitted from a second consecutive France squad despite being fit for selection.

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Post-election violence intensifies in Mozambique ahead of SADC meeting

Amnesty International said on Wednesday (Nov. 06) that at least 20 people have died and hundreds more have been injured and arrested since the beginning of the protests in late October. SADC has called a emergency meeting on the post-electoral violence.

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Cameroon: At least 4 dead and dozens missing after landslide in country's West region

Torrential rains weakened the soil and lead do the landslide on Tuesday, Cameroon’s Minister of Public Work Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi said after visiting the site of the disaster, a stretch of a highway linking Dschang in the West Region of Cameroon and t

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Juliette Binoche launches Paris Christmas window display

The iconic Printemps Haussmann department store launched its enchanting Christmas window display on Thursday, with celebrated French actress Juliette Binoche unveiling this year’s festive theme, a magical train journey.

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Morocco's population grows in a decade to reach 36.8 million

About 36.8 million Moroccans were numbered by September 1st, 2024. The kingdom is the second most populous Maghreb country.

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Erykah Badu given Council of Fashion Designers of America’s fashion icon award

Grammy-award-winning singer Erykah Badu has been given the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s fashion icon award. Badu is also set to star in the upcoming film, The Piano Lesson, which will be released for streaming on Netflix later in the month.

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UK targets Russian mercenaries and military suppliers with new sanctions

The United Kingdom has unveiled an extensive new sanctions package against Russia, focusing on Kremlin-backed mercenary groups operating in Africa and key players tied to Russia’s military supply chain.

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UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa

Authorities announced the first case of the new form of mpox in the U.K. last week, saying the case was being treated at a London hospital after recently travelling to countries in Africa with ongoing outbreaks.

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Prince William announces Earthshot winners in South Africa

Among the winners is GAYO, a Ghanaian organization that trains people to collect and manage waste and KeepItCool a Nairobi-based organization which aims to reduce post-harvest losses and promoting fair trade for small-scale farmers and fishermen.

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Search for survivors continues in the wake of deadly floods in eastern Spain

More than a week after floods his eastern Spain, killing more than 200 while dozens are still missing, the search for survivors continues. The floods are among the worst to hit Europe this century. Meanwhile, there is growing anger among residents, who ac

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Russia intensifies drone attacks on Ukrainian capital

Local officials say falling debris from downed drones injured at least 2 people and damaged 10 buildings, including a medical facility.

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Australia to ban social media usage for children under 16

“Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

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2024 likely be the hottest year on record for second year in a row

For the second year in a row, Earth will almost certainly be the hottest it's ever been. And for the first time, the planet tis year reached more than 1.5°C. (2.7 °F) of warming compared to the pre-industrial average, the European climate agency Copernicu

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Backlash as Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo unveils self-honoring statue

"the people of the Western Region deserve better than these self-serving displays."

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78 patients evacuated from Gaza for care abroad

Israeli attacks on hospitals and medical workers have led to a collapse of the Gaza's health system, according to the authorities. Israel also routinely blocks medical supplies from reaching the occupied strip or destroys those that manage to get in

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Drones beat logistical challenges to delivery of medical supplies in Kenya

Bad weather and poor roads can make getting life-saving drugs to remote parts of Kenya a challenge.

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Botswana’s young farmers hope new government will boost agriculture sector

The focus of the country's economy has been centred on diamonds which have been hit by a global downturn in demand.

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Nigeria’s army chief dies at 56

The late army chief had not been seen in public in nearly two months, fueling rumours that he had died, which the Nigerian army first denied more than two weeks ago.

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Supporters hail 'phenomenal job' as Harris concedes to Trump

Some in the audience expressed disappointment that Harris was not able to make history as the country's first Black female president. Harris would also have been first U.S. president of South Asian descent

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Mpox: Nine most affected countries to receive vaccines

The Democratic Republic of Congo - reporting four out of every five confirmed cases in Africa this year - will take 85% of the nearly 900,000 doses allocated

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RSF urges Sahel States to sign declaration protecting journalists’ right to information

RSF Urges Sahel States to Sign Declaration Protecting Journalists’ Right to Information

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Lunar meteorite segment found in Mali features at Christie's Auction Preview, Shanghai

A segment of lunar meteorite, found in Mali in 2019, has featured at Christie's auction preview in Shanghai. According to art experts, it is worth between 2 and 3 million RMB ($279 200 - $379 200). Other items at the preview include manuscripts from Mozar

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Political analyst says Donald Trump's win moves US to the right

Trump is the first person convicted of a felony to win the US presidency and the first former president to regain power since 1892.

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Wednesday, november 6, 2024

Imane Khelif files legal complaint over reports alleging she has XY chromosomes

Imane Khelif has lodged a legal complaint over reports that surfaced earlier this week and that claim to have evidence that the boxer has XY chrosomes. The Olympic gold medallist has suffered a barrage of online abuse since competing in Paris.

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Mixed reactions to Trump victory among residents in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Some living in the Democratic Republic of Congo have hailed Donald Trump's election victory, viewing it as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties. Others, though, wonder if Trump will help solve the country's security crisis, as M23 rebels press ahea

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South Africa closes main border with Mozambique, citing safety concerns amid post-election protests

As deadly post-election protests in Mozambique intensify, South Africa has closed its main border with the neighbouring country, citing safety concerns. Opposition supporters in Mozambique have taken to the streets, calling the recent election result frau

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Democrats in Kenya fear what the next four years will hold, after Trump's U.S. election win

Democrats living in Kenya have expressed dismay after Donald Trump secured victory in the U.S. presidential election. Crowds had gathered Nairobi's Westland's area, hopeful for a blue win. In particular, some have raised concerns over abortion rights.

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African leaders including Tinubu and Mnangagwa congratulate Donald Trump on U.S. election victory

A series of African leaders, including Nigeria's Bola Tinubu and Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa, have sent their well wishes to Donald Trump, in the wake of his U.S. election victory. Some leaders on the continent say they are ready to collaborate with the

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President Cyril Ramaphosa meets Prince William, during William's South Africa Visit

During his trip to South Africa, Prince William paid a visit to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, in Cape Town. The Prince of Wales is in South Africa for the awards ceremony of his Earthshot Prize. The prize aims to find solutions to climate

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US Presidential Election: Donald Trump is elected

With his victory in Wisconsin, Donald Trump has reached the threshold of 270 electoral votes needed to become president.

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“I'm asking every citizen to join me,” Donald Trump says as he vows to help country “heal”

It's time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us. It's time to unite. And we're going to try. We're going to try. We have to try. And it's going to happen. Success will bring us together," Trump said as he adressed supporters early Wednesda

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Trump takes celebratory tone, Harris postpones addressing supporters

"In addition to having won the battleground states of North Carolina, I love these places, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin; we are now winning in Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and Alaska which would result I us carrying at least 315 electoral votes," Donald

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US election: Trump gets more confident, vote counting continues in different states

A series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and unsubstantiated claims of wrongdoing by the former president disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day. Trump has captured 2 of the 7 key swing states and secured the lead in 4 others.

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Tuesday, november 5, 2024

South Africa, UK sign bilateral agreements, agree to bolster trade and defence ties

During his first official visit to the African continent, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy signed bilateral agreements with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola. During talks, Lammy insisted that 'Africa must be represented on the U.N. Security Co

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Gospel music star Tamela Mann speaks about her latest album, 'Live, Breathe, Fight'

Speaking about her latest album, 'Live, Breathe, Fight', gospel music icon Tamela Mann has said, 'my prayer and hope is that people really take something from it and find joy and inspiration'. The record features the song 'Working for me', which hit no. 1

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