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IFAD calls for urgent action to tackle desertification
• 4:45 PM
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IFAD is calling for urgent investments to empower small-scale farmers to tackle land degradation and desertification
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Biden to strengthen US-Angola ties during Africa visit
• 2:55 PM
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U.S. President Joe Biden held talks with his Angolan counterpart João Lourenço in Luanda on Tuesday
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Dozens of young Burundians expelled from Tanzania in recent months
• 2:20 PM
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Dozens of young Burundians have been pushed out of Tanzania after being mistreated by authorities, according to NGOs. Young Burundians are heading to Tanzania and other countries in the region as a result of poverty.
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Zimbabwe court strikes down abortion ban for marital rape victims and minors
• 11:44 AM
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Zimbabwe Court Strikes Down Abortion Ban for Marital Rape Victims and Minors
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DRC: At least 10 dead and several kidnapped in an ADF attack
• 10:51 AM
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"We call on the population to be vigilant and we assure them that we will drive the enemy out of our territory ,"
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Gaza: UNRWA to halt aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom crossing
• 10:04 AM
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The UN agency for Palestine refugees decided on Sunday to halt aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom crossing, a main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, citing ongoing safety concerns along the route.
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Senegal PM says he will continue in his role despite speculation
• 9:45 AM
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Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Monday said he would remain head of the government rather than preside over the parliament, after his party's landslide election win sparked questions over his political role
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Egypt rallies for humanitarian support for Gaza
• 8:05 AM
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Egypt on Monday hosted an international conference to rally humanitarian support for Gaza which has been wracked by more than a year of war between Hamas and Israel.
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UN desertification summit opens in Riyadh
• 6:55 AM
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Speakers at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's COP16 which is taking place in Saudi Arabia warned that action needed to be taken to protect life on Earth.
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Kenya approves roll out of vaginal ring to protect women against HIV infections
• 6:06 AM
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Women using the ring have praised its effectiveness, saying they prefer it to daily Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs.
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Namibia Election: Will SWAPO’s Nandi-Ndaitwah Make History?
• 12:50 AM
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With two-thirds of the votes counted from last week's presidential election, Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is on track to become the country’s first-ever female president
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Belgian court rules against state in a landmark case addressing its colonial past
• 12:49 AM
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“It is deliverance for my mother now that she finally has closure,” said Monique Fernandes, the daughter of Monique Bintu Bingi, one of the five plaintiffs. “She finally has it recognized as crime against humanity,”
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Yesterday
Film directors gather to celebrate the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival
• 7:51 PM
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A lineup of filmmakers, including Sean Penn, Tim Burton, Alfonso Cuaron, Justine Triet, Ava DuVernay and David Cronenberg attend the Marrakech Film Festival and take part in conversations in front of audiences
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Biden arrives in Angola for his long-awaited sub-Saharan Africa visit
• 7:48 PM
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In Angola, Biden will announce new developments on health, agribusiness, security cooperation as well as the Lobito Corridor, White House officials said.
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Kenya's Yegon and Ethiopia's Jifar win marathon in Singapore
• 5:30 PM
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Kenyan Geoffrey Yegon and Fantu Zewude Jifar of Ethiopia claim Singapore marathon victories, as the race draws over 55,000 runners across five race categories
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Will Biden's visit to Africa align with Trump's vision?
• 3:25 PM
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President Joe Biden is finally making his long-promised visit to Africa to showcase a U.S.-backed railway project in Zambia, Congo and Angola
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ICJ begins hearings in landmark climate change case
• 1:40 PM
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The International Court of Justice began hearings on Monday to examine what countries worldwide are legally required to fight climate change and help vulnerable countries
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Drone strikes by Mali's military regime kill 8 Tuareg leaders in the country's north
• 12:46 AM
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“Several synchronized drone strikes martyred some Azawad leaders on December 1, 2024, in Tinzaouatine, near the Algerian border,” s
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Negotiators in South Korea fail to clinch agreement addressing plastic polliution
• 12:03 AM
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Negotiators in Busan, South Korea, have failed to reach their goal of finalising a treaty addressing the worldwide crisis of plastic pollution. Some, including delegations from Africa, argued the treaty was too watered down. They have agreed to resume tal
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Sunday, december 1, 2024
Syria launches counterattacks to halt insurgents' advance
• 3:49 PM
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The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements and struck Idlib city Sunday to push back insurgents from advancing farther after seizing Aleppo and surrounding strategic locations in an adjacent province in a surprise offensive.
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Senegal demands answers as it remembers a French colonial massacre
• 3:37 PM
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Between 35 and 400 West African soldiers who fought for the French Army in the second World War were killed on Dec. 1, 1944 by French soldiers after they demanded their unpaid wages. The French accused them of staging a mutiny
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Namibia opposition candidate furious after voting is prolonged for days
• 10:37 AM
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Partial results showed Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) trailing Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the ruling South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) candidate. Scheduled for Wednesday, the vote went on until Satur
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Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo's ex-wife to run for president
• 9:24 AM
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Simone Ehivet won the nomination of her party, the Movement of Capable Generations (MGC) at a congress in her native town of Moossou in Iv ory Coast's southeast
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Kenya: Children left behind by British soldiers struggle to find identity
• 12:03 AM
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Biracial children from Kenyan women and visiting British soldiers on training have long lived uncomfortable lives in Kenya. Now a local lawyer is taking some of the children to Britain to confront authorities over hundreds of such cases reported over the
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Saturday, november 30, 2024
Ancelotti defends Mbappe while admitting France star 'can play better'
• 4:15 PM
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Real have also lost three of their last five in all competitions heading into Sunday's local derby with Getafe, and the recent dip in form will reportedly be discussed by Ancelotti and club president Florentino Perez in face-to-face crisis meetings
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Lebanon: Clean up operations start in city of Nabatiyeh as residents return
• 2:50 PM
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Intense Israeli airstrikes over the past two months leveled entire neighborhoods in eastern and southern Lebanon, as well as the southern suburbs of Beirut, which are predominantly Shiite areas of Lebanon where Hezbollah has a strong base of support
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Delivery startup makes Black Friday possible for favelas in Sao Paulo
• 11:05 AM
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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
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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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Mauritius prime minister wants Chagos Islands deal with UK reviewed
• 12:28 AM
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Under the deal which is yet to be signed, the UK would surrender the Islands to Mauritius but keep Diego Garcia which houses a major base for US and UK troops
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Friday, november 29, 2024
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
Business • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Tuesday, november 26, 2024
First trailer of Bob Marley biopic 'One Love' unveiled
Culture • 10:30 AM
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Tuesday, november 19, 2024
EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure
Business • 9:02 PM
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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
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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
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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
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On Tuesday, G20 leaders are expected to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy.
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Monday, november 18, 2024
Sunday, november 17, 2024
Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania
Culture • 3:39 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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