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Delivery startup makes Black Friday possible for favelas in Sao Paulo
• 11:05 AM
1 min
Favela Brasil XPress began modestly in 2020, aiming to meet the needs of residents who constantly had their deliveries denied by companies. Many areas were controlled by drug dealers, and they featured very narrow streets and mixed-up addresses
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Angola railway strategically key to US economy - Analyst
• 10:10 AM
2 min
Supported by the US and the EU, the Lobito Atlantic Railway is being touted as a key shipping route for copper and cobalt ore critical to the energy transition - from Zambia and DRC for export to western markets
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Yesterday

Death toll in Uganda landslides rises to 20 as search continues
• 8:32 PM
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More bodies buried under the mud were retrieved in eastern Uganda on Friday and an injured person died in a hospital, bringing the death toll from this week's landslides to 20, officials said as search efforts pressed on in the stricken area.
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South Africa poised to take over the leadership of the G20 on Sunday
• 8:07 PM
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South Africa is poised to take over the leadership of the G20 on Sunday. This is the first time an African country is taking the presidency of a Group of 20 countries.
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Doctors Without Borders Reports Armed Men Threatened Migrants in Mediterranean Rescue
• 5:59 PM
2 min
Doctors Without Borders says that armed men threatened some 112 migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean, then sped away with women and children while dozens of men and boys jumped into the sea.
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Palestinian children line up in Gaza Strip hoping to be distributed a warm meal
• 5:39 PM
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Displaced Palestinians queued up with empty pots to receive cooked food from a charity-run kitchen in the central Gaza Strip city of Deir al-Balah on Thursday.
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Cute animals feast on Thanksgiving treats at Oregon Zoo
• 5:26 PM
1 min
Animals at the Oregon Zoo celebrated Thanksgiving in style on Thursday, enjoying festive treats prepared by their keepers.
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Insurgents breach Syria's second-largest city Aleppo in shock offensive
• 5:08 PM
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Thousands of insurgents continued their advance on Friday toward Aleppo city, seizing several towns and villages along the way.
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Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wins second term as WTO chief
Business • 3:58 PM
1 min
Her reappointment comes amid fears of a trade war when US president-elect Donald Trump assumes office in January.
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At least 100 people missing after a boat capsized in northern Nigeria
• 3:06 PM
2 min
Authorities have not confirmed what caused the sinking. However, local media reported that the boat was carrying more than 200 passengers, suggesting it might have been overloaded.
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Marrakech Film Festival opens in Morocco with 'The Order'
• 2:54 PM
2 min
One of the Middle East and North Africa's largest film festivals opened Friday in Morocco, drawing actors and directors from throughout the world to present 70 features from 32 countries.
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Muddy footprints reveal early human neighbors in Kenya
• 2:28 PM
3 min
The footprints were left in the mud by two different species “within a matter of hours, or at most days,” said palaeontologist Louise Leakey, co-author of the research published Thursday in the journal Science.
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Chad's government ends defense cooperation agreement with France
• 2:13 PM
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Chad's government is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation's sovereignty.
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DRC: Seth Kikuni sentenced for inciting civil disobedience
• 2:05 PM
2 min
A Congolese opposition politician has been sentenced to one year in prison for inciting civil disobedience in what his political party described as a "blatant attempt" by the government to silence its critics.
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UK to change immigration system, reduce hiring overseas labour
• 10:58 AM
1 min
The recently elected Prime minister Keir Starmer said Thursday (Nov. 29) he will target sectors that are over reliant on immigration to reform the points-based system.
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ILO says global wage inequality has declined but many challenges remain
Business • 10:51 AM
2 min
Its latest report showed that wage inequality has decreased globally at an annual rate of 0.5 to 1.7 per cent since 2000.
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Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggot-breeding to survive the drought
• 9:35 AM
3 min
After harvesting the insects, farmers turn them into protein-rich feed for their chickens and as garden manure.
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France's Macron acknowledges 1944 killings of West African troops by French was a massacre
• 8:48 AM
3 min
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said he received Emmanuel Macron's letter. In an interview aired on Thursday (Nov. 28) Faye said Macron's step should “open the door” so that the "whole truth about this painful event of Thiaroye” can finally com
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Uganda: Former minister calls for relocation of landslides survivors
• 6:56 AM
2 min
Irene Muloni, a former Minister for Energy who now serves as the Woman MP for Bulambuli district called Thursday (Nov. 28) for residents to be relocated from the disaster-hit district.
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Moroccan international folkdance festival celebrates cultural diversity
• 12:53 AM
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The 13th International Entrerritmos for Folk Dance Festival brought together dance groups from 11 countries.
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Coral reefs at risk: Urgent action needed to prevent collapse
• 12:16 AM
2 min
The study, published in Science, analyzed coral populations in Palau's reefs and modeled their responses under various climate scenarios
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Thursday, november 28, 2024

Nigeria seeks to boost economic ties with France as Tinubu visits Paris
• 8:46 PM
2 min
For the first time in 24 years, a Nigerian President began a state visit to France on Thursday to boost economic ties and attract foreign investments.
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Amnesty International condemns deadly police crackdown in Nigeria
• 7:47 PM
2 min
In a report released Thursday, the group revealed that police killed at least 24 people between August 1 and 10 in six states: Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, and Niger.
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Central African Republic: Shaping diamond's future post-embargo [Business Africa]
Business • 6:29 PM
2 min
This week: the lifting of the diamond embargo in CAR, a turning point for the economy, the GIMPay project reinventing payments in Nigeria, and the challenges of circular textiles in Ghana.
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Dozens killed after landslides bury 40 homes in eastern Uganda
• 5:40 PM
2 min
At least 15 people have died and 113 others are missing after landslides buried homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, police said Thursday.
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Prince Johnson, Liberian ex-warlord-turned senator, dies aged 72
• 5:34 PM
1 min
Prince Johnson, a former Liberian warlord who later became an influential senator, has died at the age of 72. Johnson was a prominent militia leader in Liberia's civil wars from 1989 to 2003.
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UK, US demand Mozambique's government to investigate deaths in post-election protests
• 4:36 PM
1 min
The UK and US are among several countries imploring Mozambique's government to look into reports of disproportionate use of force in post-election protests. Since October, more than a dozen protesters and several police officers have been killed the unres
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Lebanese begin street clean-up after ceasefire with Israel
• 4:23 PM
1 min
Bulldozers in Nabatiyeh city in southern Lebanon on Thursday started to remove the debris from the old souk of the city a day after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Paris seeks to renew ties with Nigeria as President Tinubu visits France
• 3:05 PM
2 min
The Nigerian President Tinubu began his three-day state visit to France on Thursday in a bid to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries.
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Mali: 4 Executives from Canadian company Barrick Gold arrested
• 1:36 PM
3 min
Barrick Gold confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that four employees from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex had been charged and were awaiting trial after their arrest on Monday night.
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Somalia and Jubaland issue warrants of arrest for their respective leaders
• 1:22 PM
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The Federal government of Somalia has issued a warrant of arrest for the President of Jubaland state in what can be seen as a reciprocal measure after a judge in Jubaland had earlier issued the same warrant for Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
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Australia's senate considers social media ban for children under 16
• 11:58 AM
1 min
Australia's senate is debating a social media ban for children under the age of 16, after the House of Representatives passed the bill. Some argue that the world-first law is essential, but others argue it could lead youngsters to the dark web.
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Taking into account human rights is key in ending AIDS- UN report
• 11:24 AM
2 min
The UNAIDS new report titled "Take The Rights Path" brings together the latest research, case studies, and recommendations for getting the world on track.
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World leaders react to ceasefire in Lebanon
• 9:01 AM
2 min
The UN chief said Wednesday (Nov. 27) the deal represents “the first ray of hope for peace” in the regional war. South Africa expressed support for the implementation of the agreement in Lebanon and called for a similar move in Gaza.
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Lebanon: Beirut residents and displaced celebrate ceasefire deal
• 8:44 AM
1 min
The truce could give some reprieve to 1.2 million Lebanese individuals displaced by the fighting. Across the border, tens of thousands of Israelis had fled their homes due to Hezbollah rockets fired into the country.
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Haiti: 21,000 children displaced in 2 weeks as gang violence intensifies
• 6:28 AM
1 min
Gang violence has forced many children to seek refuge in overcrowded schools repurposed as shelters or with host families, often with little to no access to clean water, food, or healthcare.
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Putin warns Russia will continue strikes on Ukraine, after attack on Ukraine's power grid
• 12:53 AM
1 min
Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia may use more of the new intermediate-range missile Oreshnik to strike Ukraine, after attacking Ukraine's power grid and leaving more than a million in the dark. Meanwhile in Kazakhstan, leaders of the Russia-dominated
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Zimbabwe: 35 opposition leaders released, including Jameson Timba
• 12:49 AM
2 min
A Zimbabwean court on Wednesday freed an opposition leader and 34 activists after handing them suspended prison sentences for taking part in what authorities called an unlawful assembly.
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Burkina summons newspaper head over Mali reporting
• 12:48 AM
1 min
The High Council for communication or CSC argues the Observateur Paalga, a leading local newspaper, published an article allegedly "breaching the law, ethics and journalistic professional conduct".
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Interpol arrests 1,006 cybercrime suspects across Africa in two-months
• 12:38 AM
2 min
The operation, dubbed Operation Serengeti, was conducted in collaboration with Afripol, the African Union’s police agency, and took place from September 2 to October 31 across 19 African countries.
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Prince William honors conservation heroes at Tusk Awards in London
• 12:17 AM
1 min
The twelth edition of the Tusk Conservation Awards - a ceremony which honours the heroes of African conservation - took place in London on Wednesday.
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South Sudan's President urges focus on 2026 elections at Juba Forum
• 12:11 AM
2 min
'It makes sense to say, any agreement to replace the existing one will defeat the principle of inclusivity and will certainly lead to a cycle of conflict'',
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Wednesday, november 27, 2024

Namibia waits for results of fiercely contested election
• 9:47 PM
1 min
Polling booths closed at 21h on Wednesday with results of voting for a new president and parliament expected by the weekend.
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Tanzanians vote in polls the opposition says is rigged
• 5:09 PM
1 min
About 31 million people were eligible to cast their ballots for more than 80,000 street and village leaders.
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Central African Republic: 10 dead in an ambush near a diamond mine
• 3:02 PM
2 min
In the Central African Republic, gunmen killed six motorcycle taxi drivers and four of their customers near the diamond-mining town of Bria, authorities said Tuesday.
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Tate Modern showcases how artists have used technology to dream up the future
• 2:21 PM
1 min
Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet opens on 28 November, showcasing how artists from the 1950s to the 1990s used emerging technologies to craft visionary works.
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WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
• 1:20 PM
1 min
Ndugulile served as a member of parliament for Kigamboni Constituency in Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam. He was also the East African country's health assistant minister between 2017-2020 and the information and communication minister until
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Thousands of displaced Lebanese return to south following ceasefire
• 1:10 PM
1 min
The ceasefire between Israeli and Hezbollah, which came into effect at four in the morning local time, appears to be holding.
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Chad: UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers
• 11:39 AM
2 min
Speaking on condition of anonimity, Sudanese women and girls who found refuge in Chad alleged humanitarian workers and local security forces had sexually exploited them. The men allegedly offered money, easier access to assistance or jobs.
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Mali arrests top politician for criticizing Burkina Faso's ruling junta
• 11:38 AM
2 min
N'Djim had claimed on the Joliba TV News broadcaster on Sunday that the military rulers of Burkina Faso, a close ally of Mali, made up evidence of a foiled coup in November.
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Tanzania building collapse: Rescue efforts end, death toll rises to 29
• 10:25 AM
1 min
Investigations are ongoing, spokesperson Thobias Makoba told reporters. The owner of the building in the Kariakoo area of Tanzania's economic hub was arrested.
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Namibia: voting underway as the country gears towards new leadership
• 9:52 AM
3 min
About 1.4 million people — approximately half the Namibian population — are registered to vote to decide the president and the makeup of Parliament for a five-year term.
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Arne Slot addresses uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's future
• 9:01 AM
1 min
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's future is not proving a distraction for the Egyptian forward as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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SA: Constitutional court hears PhalaPhala case, EFF hopes for an impeachment vote
• 8:18 AM
2 min
Two South African opposition parties asked the country's top court Tuesday to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal where more than half a million dollars in cash was stashed in a couch at his ranch and then stole
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Lebanon: Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect
• 6:24 AM
3 min
The ceasefire took effect on Wednesday (Nov. 27) with the Lebanese army taking steps to redeploy south and Israel's army was set to withdraw.
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Risk of floods in Ghana’s capital of Accra blamed on city planning
• 12:05 AM
3 min
Environmental groups in Ghana are sounding the alarm over the capital city Accra's vulnerability to flooding. They are urging the government to prioritise flood defenses and come up with other preventative measures.
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Tuesday, november 26, 2024

Ruling party candidate Nandi-Ndaitwah favorite as Namibia votes
• 9:07 PM
2 min
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday. Her South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) has been in power since independence in 1990
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Pogba’s brother, 5 others accused of extorting France star go on trial
• 6:29 PM
2 min
Pogba told investigators the alleged extortionists wanted to discredit him by claiming he asked a witch doctor to cast a spell on France teammate Kylian Mbappé. His brother Mathias denied the allegation
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Food festival celebrates Acarajé a traditional Afro-Brazilian street food
• 6:09 PM
6 min
Acarajé - a traditional Afro-Brazilian street food made by women - has boomed in popularity with a dedicated festival in Rio de Janeiro. Until a few years ago, the fried bun was mainly available in the Brazilian state of Bahia but it is now sold in citie
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Mali cuts TV news station's signal over broadcast criticizing Burkina Faso's ruling junta
• 4:48 PM
3 min
Mali’s ruling junta cut the signal of the popular news broadcaster Joliba TV News after a prominent politician criticized the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso during a televised debate, a journalist for the channel said Tuesday.
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Israel civil inquiry blames Netanyahu for October 7 failures
• 4:19 PM
1 min
The commission led by retired judge Varda Alsheik presented its findings on Tuesday after a four month probe in which it heard some 120 witnesses. It determined that the Israeli government, its army and security services “failed in their primary mission o
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Dakar transforms into a cultural hub for the biennale of contemporary African art
• 3:57 PM
2 min
As Dak’Art continues to celebrate the diversity and richness of African contemporary art, it remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for artists seeking to leave their mark on the global stage.
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5 more have been rescued after tourist yacht sank in Egypt's Red Sea
• 2:35 PM
2 min
The boat carried 13 Egyptians, including crew members, and 31 foreign nationals from the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, China, Slovakia, Spain, and Ireland.
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First trailer of Bob Marley biopic 'One Love' unveiled
Culture • 10:30 AM
1 min
"Bob Marley: One Love" is set for release on January 12, 2024. It follows Robert Nesta Marley's career from his early days to becoming an icon in the 70's.
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History of Kongo Kingdom at Tunis' Dream City festival
Culture • 9:59 AM
3 min
45-minutes performance 'Missa Luba' revolves around an eponymous Congolese religious music genre, and the semi-fictional story of interactions between the Kongo Kingdom, the Kingdom of Portugal and the Vatican.
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Resurgent interest in art of calligraphy in Morocco
Culture • 9:58 AM
2 min
Since the Islamic conquest, Moroccan calligraphers relentlessly pursued their craft, despite scarcity of schools to teach the skill and a lack of raw materials. Thanks to efforts and innovation, Moroccan calligraphy is still developing.
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Venice Film Festival: 'Io Capitano' tells dreadful journey to Europe of Senegalese migrants
Culture • 9:50 AM
3 min
The Belgian-Italian co-production stars Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall. It was filmed in Morocco, Italy and Senegal over 13 weeks, with a cast of non-professional actors.
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South Africa's refurbished Digital Dome set to open in February 2025
• 8:41 AM
1 min
The Johannesburg Planetarium has been transformed into the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, marking a new chapter for science in South Africa.
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Monday, november 25, 2024

Zimbabwe seeks debt restructuring to unlock funding and rebuild economy
Business • 1:49 PM
1 min
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted creditors and finance executives on Monday to discuss plans for clearing the country's $12.7 billion external debt and restructuring arrears.
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South Africa: Anti-apartheid author Breyten Breytenbach dies aged 85
Culture • 8:24 AM
2 min
Breytenbach is best known for “Confessions of an Albino Terrorist", a book in which he recounts his conviction for treason under the Apartheid's infamous Terrorism Act and his seven years in prison.
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Sunday, november 24, 2024

Experience the pulse of contemporary art at WEKRE in Ouagadougou
Culture • 3:22 PM
2 min
Ouagadougou, the vibrant capital of Burkina Faso, is buzzing with creativity as it hosts WEKRE, an open-air exhibition that brings contemporary art closer to the community. Meaning "emergence" in the Mooré language, WEKRE aims to make
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Saturday, november 23, 2024

Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'
Culture • 2:40 PM
1 min
Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album.
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Friday, november 22, 2024

IMF highlights progress in Egypt’s reforms and global economic updates
Business • 4:31 PM
2 min
The IMF highlighted signs of economic stabilization in Argentina following a year of contraction. Leaders are exploring new arrangements to address the country’s $44 billion loan with the Fund.
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Thursday, november 21, 2024

Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after the U.S. indicts the tycoon
Business • 3:19 PM
2 min
President William Ruto in a state of the nation address said the decision was made “based on new information provided by our investigative agencies and partner nations.”
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Africa's hight cost of climate change [Business Africa]
Business • 2:00 PM
3 min
Climate change-related weather events and conditions are placing disproportionate burdens and risks on Africa. Such events as droughts, floods and cyclones are increasing, leading to massive population displacement and considerable economic losses.
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US actress Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award
Culture • 1:27 PM
1 min
Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne called Davis a “luminary," and expressed admiration for the actor's dedication to her craft and impact on the industry.
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Denzel Washington and wife support son at premiere of 'The Piano Lesson'
Culture • 9:27 AM
2 min
The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson and tells the story of a family as the fight over the sale of an heirloom piano.
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Wednesday, november 20, 2024

US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza for 4th time
Business • 9:55 PM
5 min
The council voted overwhelmingly in favor of the resolution — 14 of its 15 members voted “yes” including U.S. allies Britain and France — but it was doomed by the veto.
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Tuesday, november 19, 2024

EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure
Business • 9:02 PM
2 min
The European Union pledged Tuesday to lend 91 million euros ($96 million) to Cameroon over the next three years to boost the West African country's infrastructure and attract foreign investment.
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Brazil hands over G20 Presidency to South Africa
Business • 8:30 PM
1 min
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva closed the Group of 20 summit on Tuesday and handed over the presidency to South Africa.
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Pro-palestinian demonstrators protest in Rio de Janeiro as G20 summit unfolds
Business • 10:16 AM
1 min
Protesters took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro, where the G20 summit is taking place, calling for an end to the war in Gaza and for the Brazilian government to sever ties with Israel.
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Climate crisis takes centre stage at G20 summit in Brazil
Business • 6:45 AM
2 min
On Tuesday, G20 leaders are expected to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy.
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Monday, november 18, 2024

World leaders gather in Brazil for G20 summit amid global tensions
Business • 4:42 PM
1 min
The summit comes at a challenging time, with ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the recent U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump
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Sunday, november 17, 2024

Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania
Culture • 3:39 PM
4 min
Four months after a nationality row in her home country South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina became the first runner-up to Miss Denmark who was crowned Miss Universe 2024. Victoria Kjær Theilvig succeeds to Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Nicaragua.
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Activists highlight plight of world's hungry ahead of G20 summit in Brazil
Business • 10:44 AM
1 min
The protest which was organized by the NGO Rio da Paz or Rio for Peace sought to draw the attention of the leaders of the world's richest nations on the scourge of hunger.
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Friday, november 15, 2024

Nigeria's inflation rate surges as food prices escalate
Business • 4:38 PM
1 min
A report by the National Bureau of Statistics said food inflation reached 39.16% year-on-year in October from 37.77%. The jump was attributed to a steep rise in the prices of staples such as maize, rice and cooking oil
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COP29: What next for Africa's energy transition?
Business • 3:24 PM
1 min
Africa stands at a crossroad in the global energy transition. So how can the continent address its energy needs whilst navigating the climate crisis?
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Turkey offered partner status by BRICS amid bid to balance East-West ties
Business • 2:06 PM
1 min
The offer comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a BRICS summit in Kazan, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscoring Ankara’s aspirations for deeper engagement with the group.
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Civil society takes center stage at Brazil’s G20 social summit
Business • 9:07 AM
2 min
The event is part of Brazil’s broader G20 agenda to promote sustainable development, green energy transitions, poverty eradication, and reduced inequality, setting a collaborative tone for the upcoming leaders’ summit in Rio.
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Thursday, november 14, 2024

Ridley Scott brings "Gladiator" back to the big screens
Culture • 7:44 PM
2 min
24 years after the original movie, Ridley Scott is bringing "Gladiator" back to the big screens
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New era of sovereignty in Mali's gold sector [Business Africa]
Business • 3:21 PM
3 min
This week, we explore the dynamic changes in Mali's mining sector, as the government strengthens its control over gold resources. We also look at Tanzania's ambitions to boost its mining industry and Zimbabwe's real estate market as a safe haven for inves
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Nigeria signs $1.2 billion deal with Chinese state-owned company to revamp key gas plant
Business • 11:52 AM
2 min
Minister of State for Gas Ekperikpe Ekpo expressed optimism about the “significant investment,” stating that it would position the smelter “back on the path to becoming a leading aluminium producer for both domestic and international markets.”
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Tuesday, november 12, 2024

DRC on a mission to financing the world's largest hydropower dam
Business • 2:21 PM
4 min
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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Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso
Culture • 12:42 AM
3 min
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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Saturday, november 9, 2024

Germany exhibition aims to broaden understanding of Africa through art
Culture • 12:12 AM
2 min
"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

15th edition of Biennale of contemporary African art opens in Dakar
Culture • 5:44 PM
4 min
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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UN agricultural fund calls for adaptation financing for small-scale farmers
Business • 11:35 AM
2 min
Ahead of the COP29 climate change conference, IFAD says a proposed climate finance goal needs to prioritise the needs of small farms.
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Thursday, november 7, 2024

Botswana's new government races to diversify its economy {Business Africa}
Business • 8:00 PM
2 min
With unemployment on the rise and a downturn in diamond demand, can Botswana's new administration succeed in driving economic diversification? In Ethiopia, despite efforts to reduce fuel dependence and pollution, electric vehicle owners face obstacles du
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Monday, november 4, 2024

Algerian-French writer Kamel Daoud wins top French literary prize
Culture • 6:01 PM
1 min
The panel picked Daoud's novel 'Houris' which competed against 3 other books. The work centers around the character of Aube, a survivor of Algeria's civil war known as the 'Black Decade'.
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US: Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with stars including MJ has died
Culture • 1:10 PM
1 min
Jones leaves a vast legacy that ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic "Thriller" album to writing prize-winning film and television scores.
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