Ruling party candidate Nandi-Ndaitwah favorite as Namibia votes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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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