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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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Yesterday

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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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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