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South African officials say planned US tariffs could put 30,000 jobs at risk
• 7:24 PM
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US President Donald Trump hit the country with a 30% levy, one of the highest he has imposed on any nation.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/04/south-african-officials-say-planned-us-tarif
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Mali seizes inflatable cars it says armed groups planned using as decoys
• 3:50 PM
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It says rebels use the fake vehicles to trick drones into wasting expensive missiles by firing at them.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/04/mali-seizes-inflatable-cars-it-says-armed-groups
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Ivory Coast: opposition party denounces arrest of six militants
• 3:46 PM
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The African Peoples' Party Ivory Coast, currently in the opposition, has denounced the arrest of six militants, including senior party members, over the weekend. The arrests followed an outbreak of violence in Yopougon on Friday night.<div class="small-12
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AI-powered robots prepare for first World Humanoid Robot Games
• 3:43 PM
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Robot teams from China and abroad are training at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics speed skating venue ahead of the first World Humanoid Robot Games, set for 14–17 August.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.eurone
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Cameroon: Legal battles intensify ahead of tense presidential election
• 3:27 PM
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Dubbed by some media as the "last chance showdown," Monday’s session may determine not only Kamto’s fate but the broader credibility of Cameroon’s electoral process. The stakes are high, and the nation watches closely as the Constitutional Council continu
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Gaza boy searches rubble for grandparents after deadly Israeli attack
• 2:51 PM
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A video posted by journalist Saeed Hasaballah on Sunday shows a young boy searching through the rubble of a collapsed building in Gaza after an Israeli strike.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/
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Hunger deepens in besieged Sudanese city of Al Fasher
• 2:31 PM
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The worsening humanitarian crisis has forced thousands, including children, to eat animal feed to survive.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/04/hunger-deepens-in-besieged-sudanese-city-of-a
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Silent witnesses of Hiroshima: Researchers and survivors seek to honor the unnamed dead of Ninoshima
• 2:14 PM
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Among those deeply touched by Kayo’s work is Tamiko Sora, a 3-year-old survivor of the Hiroshima blast who still wonders what became of her missing aunt and uncle.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com
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WATCH: Russia’s Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for first time in centuries
• 2:01 PM
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The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula continued erupting on Monday, a day after it became active for the first time in over 600 years following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in the region.<div class="small-12 column text-center
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Fires in northwest Spain destroy hundreds of hectares of forest
• 1:07 PM
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Firefighters and residents in Ponteceso, in Galicia’s A Coruña province, are battling multiple wildfires that have destroyed at least 500 hectares of forest since Saturday afternoon.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/
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Summer, sun, concerts: Morocco's beach festival returns for 21st edition
Culture • 1:03 PM
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For the 21st year in a row, Morocco's "Festival des Plages" (Beach festival) is returning to six coastal cities, much to the joy of locals, tourists and families.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/
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Pix of the Day: August 4, 2025
• 10:49 AM
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Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/04/pix-of-the-day-august-4-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-m
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Trump reaffirms support for Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara
• 10:39 AM
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The US president recognised Morocco's sovereignty claims over the disputed territory at the end of his first claim, but this is the first time that he pronounced himself on the issue during his second term as president.<div class="small-12 column text-cen
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WATCH: Thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge in pro-Palestinian rally
• 10:29 AM
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Thousands of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/04/watch-thousands-march-across-sydney-harbour-br
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Over 140 Ethiopian migrants presumed dead after shipwreck off Yemen
• 10:28 AM
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Yemen’s ongoing civil war has exacerbated security issues for migrants, as the governance vacuum in the country has created “an ideal environment for smuggling and trafficking networks to flourish”, the Mixed Migration Centre stated.<div class="small-12 c
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Wife of detained Tunisian musician speaks out against harsh ICE conditions
• 9:37 AM
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The case has sparked rallies outside ICE facilities, drawing support from fellow musicians, immigrant advocates, and concerned citizens as immigration arrests under the Trump administration intensify.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button
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Thousands flee northern Mozambique following intensified attacks
• 9:24 AM
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The recent attacks by armed groups in northern Mozambique displaced tens of thousands in July alone, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado and straining limited aid supplies, according to the United Nations.<div class="small-12 col
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WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival
• 8:49 AM
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Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/
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Iran and Pakistan condemn the endless Gaza attacks
• 8:30 AM
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The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, alongside the Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, have condemned the ongoing conflict in Gaza.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/04/iran-and-
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Hundreds rally in Tunis to support starving Palestinians in Gaza
• 6:57 AM
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Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the streets of the Tunisian capital on Sunday, in a powerful display of solidarity with the Palestinian people, as anger grows over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.<div class="small-12 column text-center
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Liver cancer crisis looming as prevention lags, says Lancet report
• 5:18 AM
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A new report from The Lancet reveals that three out of five liver cancer cases worldwide are linked to preventable risk factors, with obesity-related cases on the rise.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanew
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Thousand attend annual Mask Festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo
Culture • 12:36 AM
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The vibrant cultural event celebrates ancestral spirits, heritage, and traditional identity.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/04/thousand-attend-annual-mask-festival-in-benins-capital-port
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Yesterday
DRC: Tshisekedi wants genocide declared in conflict-hit regions
• 3:14 PM
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The appeal comes as fragile peace negotiations continue with neighbouring Rwanda following a June agreement aimed at ending decades of violence<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/03/drc-tshi
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Nigeria: Nurses call off strike after talks with government
• 2:01 PM
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Nurses in public hospitals had gone on a 'warning strike' on July 30, demanding higher pay, better working condition and increased staffing<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/03/nigeria-nurs
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Trump’s new tariffs rattle stock markets, trade partners
• 10:04 AM
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Benchmarks fell in Asia, with South Korea’s Kospi dropping nearly 4% after the tariff rate for the U.S. ally was set at 15%. The U.S. dollar weakened against the Japanese yen, trading at more than 150 yen per dollar<div class="small-12 column text-center
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Heatwave scorches Morocco as temperatures top 45°C
• 8:03 AM
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Amber alerts have been issued for the provinces of Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Khouribga, Settat, and Marrakech<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/03/heatwave-scorches-morocco-as-temperatures-
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UN says human rights situation in Haiti is 'extremely worrying'
• 7:14 AM
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From October 2024 to June 2025, more than 4,800 people across Haiti were killed by gang violence. Hundreds more have been injured, kidnapped, raped and trafficked, according to the United Nations<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Conservative Party's Badenoch no longer identifies as Nigerian
• 12:39 AM
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Kemi Badenoch was among the last people in 1980 to automatically receive British citizenship because she was born in the UK<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/03/conservative-partys-badenoch
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Saturday, august 2, 2025
Egypt's President el-Sissi calls on Trump to assist in ending Gaza war
• 3:49 PM
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has called on Donald Trump to bring an end to the crisis in Gaza. In a televised speech on Monday, Sissi appealed to all the countries in the world but singled out the US president as the person who could stop the
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Egyptian wrestler pulls 20 cars in bid for world record
• 2:37 PM
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Ashraf Mahrous pulled 20 cars on Friday during an attempt to create a new Guinness world record of most cars pulled by an individual<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/02/egyptian-wrestler-p
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South Africa arrests hundreds in illegal mining operation
• 1:38 PM
1 min
A statement by the police said most of the suspects are foreigners without documents to support their stay in the country<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/02/south-africa-arrests-hundreds-
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Trinidad celebrates Emancipation Day marking the abolition of slavery
• 9:53 AM
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The theme of this year’s parade was “Shaping sustainable futures through reparatory justice,” on par with the African Union's designation of 2025 as the “Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations”<div class="small-12 c
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Angola's president thanks security forces after deadly unrest
• 8:46 AM
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Joao Lourenco avoided the subject of fuel price hikes as he addressed the country for the first time since the outbreak of deadly unrest. At least 30 people were killed as security forces confronted demonstrators protesting high prices prompted by a hike
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Small-scale gold miners in Senegal use mercury despite health risks
• 7:42 AM
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The Senegalese government has been trying for years to ban the use of the metal, without success.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/27/small-scale-gold-miners-in-senegal-use-mercury-despite
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IMF lauds Senegal for strengthening economy, amending debt position
• 7:40 AM
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Senegal recently became a major headache for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), after the country uncovered billions of dollars of debt that were hidden by the previous administration. According to the IMF, Senegal's cooperation and efforts were howev
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Ahead of hosting FIFA World Cup: Morocco to modernise airports for $4.2 billion
• 7:39 AM
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As one of the co-hosts of the major football tournament, Morocco has announced that it would expand and modernise its airports before the World Cup in 2030. A major part of the budget will go into its biggest airport in Casablanca.<div class="small-12 col
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Venice's Banksy mural 'Migrant Child' removed for renovation and restoration
• 7:36 AM
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Art restorers have successfully taken down a deteriorating graffiti piece by the renowned street artist Banksy, known as "The Migrant Child," from a building that overlooks a Venetian canal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=
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African Union takes over all peace initiatives on eastern DR Congo
• 7:04 AM
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Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zimbabwe) led resolutions to merge the mediation and secretariat structures of the EAC (East African Community), SADC (Southern African Development Community), and African Union into a unified effor
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Mali charges ex-prime minister over social media post
• 12:26 AM
1 min
Moussa Mara was charged with undermining the state and spreading false information shortly after questioning by a cybercrimes unit of the police<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/02/mali-ch
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Friday, august 1, 2025
Tensions escalate as trump orders nuclear submarines in response to Medvedev's remarks
• 8:47 PM
3 min
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has ordered the repositioning of two nuclear submarines in response to what he called "highly provocative statements" from Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and current deputy chairman of its S
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Turkey, Italy, and Libya hold trilateral talks on migration and security
• 4:38 PM
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The leaders of Turkey, Italy, and Libya’s Tripoli-based government met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss pressing migration and security challenges in Libya, a country that has remained fractured since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that toppled longtime di
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EU's top court limits Italy's fast-track return of rejected asylum seekers
• 4:37 PM
3 min
Judges at the European Court of Justice said Italy may fast-track the deportation of migrants to countries it deems “safe”, but only under certain conditions.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025
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South Africa’s President Ramaphosa still hopeful of a trade deal with the United States
• 3:44 PM
1 min
US President Donald Trump’s 30 per cent tariff on all South African exports are set to come into effect on 7 August.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/01/south-africas-president-ramaphosa-s
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Lesotho gets tariff relief from US, but economic damage lingers
Business • 3:17 PM
7 min
Relief for Lesotho after US President Donald Trump announced he was cutting its tariff rate to 15 percent – down from the 50 percent he threatened in April. But a lot of damage has already been done and even if US buyers return, people could still be out
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Senegal PM Sonko unveils economic recovery plan
• 2:29 PM
2 min
The Senegalese government has unveiled a comprehensive economic recovery plan aimed at strengthening public finances and revitalizing the national economy.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08
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United Nations says driving aid into Gaza is cheaper and safer
• 2:01 PM
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As aid is dropped from the sky, hundreds of thousands of hungry people scramble to get their hands on some of the food.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/01/united-nations-says-driving-aid-
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Borno residents slam Nigeria’s failed militant reintegration program
• 1:44 PM
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Efforts to reintegrate former Islamist militants are failing, residents of Nigeria's northeastern Borno state say, while experts warn that tackling terrorism means addressing poverty and unemployment.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button
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Ethiopians plant 700 million tree seedlings in a day in reforestation campaign
• 11:14 AM
2 min
The Green Legacy initiative, launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, aims to plant 50 billion trees by 2026.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/01/ethiopians-plant-700-million-tree-se
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Pix of the Day: August 1, 2025
• 10:56 AM
1 min
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/01/pix-of-the-day-august-1-2025/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_news_video-not-m
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LIST: Trump puts new tariffs on 20 African nations
• 10:49 AM
3 min
All other African countries not on the list will maintain the 10% baseline tariff that the White House announced in April.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/01/list-trump-puts-new-tariffs-o
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Ahoua Don Mello announces bid for October presidential election
• 10:46 AM
1 min
Cote d’Ivoire’s presidential race is heating up with former minister Ahoua Don Mello announcing his candidacy for the October vote. Mello called it a 'precautionary candidacy' intended to fill the void after Gbagbo was barred from standing.<div class="sma
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Slovenia become first EU country to ban arms trade with Israel
• 10:11 AM
2 min
The announcement comes as international pressure mounts on Israel over the war in Gaza and the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/01
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El Salvador approves indefinite re-election, extends presidential term
• 10:03 AM
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Supporters argue the reforms simply align the presidency with rules already applying to other elected officials. Vice President of the Assembly Suecy Callejas claimed the changes give power “back to the people.”<div class="small-12 column text-center arti
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South Africa injects Rhino horns with radioactive material to combat poaching
• 9:43 AM
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With rhino populations dwindling — now down to 27,000 globally — and South Africa losing about 500 rhinos a year to poaching, researchers hope this high-tech deterrent will tilt the odds in favor of conservation.<div class="small-12 column text-center art
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New Hemingway-inspired mural unveiled in Latvian port city
• 9:38 AM
1 min
In the Latvian port city of Liepaja, French artist Mathieu Kroyal, known as Aero, has completed the city’s largest mural to date in just nine days.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/01/new-he
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Mali’s Ex-PM Moussa Mara questioned over social media post
• 9:27 AM
1 min
Mali’s former prime minister Moussa Mara faced another day of questioning on Thursday over a message he posted on social media last month.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/08/01/malis-former-
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Trump orders new tariffs on key U.S. trade partners
Business • 8:54 AM
1 min
Businesses and manufacturers globally are bracing for supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and further trade tensions, while economists warn the uncertainty may drag on investment and growth.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a h
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Japan bets big on African innovation ahead of TICAD9 {Business Africa}
Business • 8:28 AM
3 min
Japan Reaffirms Commitment to Africa through TICAD, ahead of its ninth summit—doubling down on collaborative investment and innovation in the face of rising global protectionism and youth unemployment while Nigeria’s $21 Billion Diaspora Remittances surpa
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WATCH: Protesters in Athens call for end to war in Gaza
• 8:00 AM
1 min
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Athens on Thursday, rallying against the ongoing war in Gaza and demanding greater humanitarian aid for the besieged enclave.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.eurone
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UN warns of rising ISIS, Al-Qaida threats in Africa and Syria
• 6:10 AM
1 min
Experts also warn of increasing financial strain on ISIS, with fighter salaries hitting record lows and new covert methods being used to move funds undetected<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025
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Child survives drone bullet to head as death toll climbs in Gaza
• 12:54 AM
1 min
A young girl received emergency care in Gaza City after being shot in the head by a bullet reportedly fired from an Israeli drone.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/01/child-survives-drone-bu
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Heavy rain triggers flash floods and travel chaos on US East Coast
• 12:14 AM
1 min
Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US East Coast on Thursday, grounding flights and forcing emergency rescues of stranded drivers from Philadelphia to New York City.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button
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Thursday, july 31, 2025
Redefining music: Shi Qichao's household items as instruments in Dongying
Culture • 9:18 PM
2 min
In a small studio in Dongying, Shandong Province, Shi Qichao is revolutionizing music by transforming everyday objects—from carrots to construction materials—into fully functional instruments.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a hre
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Meloni and Saied discuss migration and development during Tunis meeting
• 6:30 PM
2 min
On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis to discuss Italy’s ambitious Mattei Plan for Africa and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two nations.<div class="small-12 column text-center artic
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Tracee Ellis Ross redefines solo travel in new docuseries: "It’s about joy, not just adventure"
Culture • 2:37 PM
2 min
For nearly 30 years, Tracee Ellis Ross has been carving out her own path—literally. The Emmy-winning actor and producer is now sharing her unique approach to solo travel in a new Roku Channel docuseries, "Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross."<div class=
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US imposes steep tariffs on Brazil but key sectors are excluded
Business • 2:11 PM
2 min
President Donald Trump also unveiled sanctions on the Brazilian Supreme Court judge who is overseeing the trial of his ideological ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.african
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Ghana cuts interest rates by 3 per cent as inflation eases
Business • 11:29 AM
1 min
The central bank says the move reflects growing confidence in the disinflation trend, which has seen consumer prices fall faster than ever before.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/31/ghana
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US targets India with tariffs over Russian oil purchases
Business • 11:08 AM
1 min
US is set to impose a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, along with additional import taxes, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil and military equipment. President Donald Trump announced the decision on Wednesday, framing it as a response to I
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Tanzania bans foreigners from key businesses, risks regional fallout
Business • 9:00 AM
1 min
Tanzania is cracking down on foreign participation in key sectors of its economy. Under a new directive, foreigners are now prohibited from engaging in 15 business areas considered essential to grassroots economic empowerment.<div class="small-12 column t
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Wednesday, july 30, 2025
"The Pickup": Eddie Murphy on working with Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson
Culture • 3:47 PM
1 min
While filming the "Pickup" movie, Eddie Murphy said he doesn't feel the need to guide co-stars Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/30/the-pickup-eddie-murphy-on
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Lesotho factory that made Trump shirts faces shutdown after U.S. tariffs
Business • 11:19 AM
2 min
Officials and workers fear this may be a sign of what's to come for other factories in Lesotho, where poverty is widespread and upwards of 30,000 people are employed in the textile industry.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=
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Trump may skip G20 summit in South Africa amid rising tensions
Business • 10:08 AM
1 min
A diplomatic showdown may be brewing as U.S. President Donald Trump signals he could skip this year’s G20 summit in South Africa. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he might send someone else in his place, citing what he called “very b
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Endeavour and two gold producers embrace Mali's new mining code
Business • 12:44 AM
2 min
London-listed Endeavour Mining (EDV.L) has announced, along with two other gold producers, their agreement to transition to Mali’s new mining code, according to government officials.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/
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Dangote Refinery drops $66 million lawsuit against Nigerian fuel importers
Business • 12:23 AM
1 min
It aimed at compelling the Nigerian authorities to nullify fuel import licences issued by the regulatory authority.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/30/dangote-refinery-drops-66-million-la
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Tuesday, july 29, 2025
South Africa: national assembly passes last part of annual budget bill
Business • 9:12 AM
1 min
The Appropriation Bill is the third major part of the country's annual budget. But passing it constituted a headache for the government for several months. On Wednesday, the legislation was approved by the national assembly.<div class="small-12 column tex
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US and China hold new trade talks in Sweden, hoping to strike tariff deal
Business • 12:25 AM
3 min
The two countries hope to extend the 90-day pause on triple-digit tariffs negotiated in Geneva in May.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/29/us-and-china-hold-new-trade-talks-in-sweden-hopin
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Monday, july 28, 2025
Relief and frustration in Europe as US-EU trade deal agrees 15% tariff on most European exports
Business • 9:36 AM
6 min
The US and EU have agreed a framework for a trade deal, bringing relief that a transatlantic trade war has been averted but frustration for many in Europe who say the deal is skewed in America's favour.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butt
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'Lilo & Stitch' stars excited for sequel after box office success
Culture • 12:45 AM
3 min
'Lilo & Stitch' stars celebrated the film's success with fans at Comic-Con in San Diego last week.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/28/lilo-stitch-stars-excited-for-sequel-after-box-office
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Friday, july 25, 2025
Twisted Metal returns for season two with more chaos and carnage
Culture • 4:35 PM
1 min
Twisted Metal is back with a second season, promising even more explosive action, outrageous characters, and high-octane destruction. The hit TV adaptation of the cult classic video game returns to streaming on Peacock starting July 31.<div class="small-1
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San Diego comic-con: a sneak peek into pop culture's biggest event
Culture • 11:55 AM
2 min
Comic-Con International 2025 officially begins on Thursday, but eager attendees got a sneak preview on Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/25/san
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DRC: Stability on paper, Mining rush in reality? [Business Africa]
Business • 9:08 AM
5 min
This week in Business Africa: in Sierra Leone, a young genius uses salt water to electrify remote villages; in the DRC, Washington and Doha support two peace agreements amid mining interests; in Zimbabwe, local superfoods become a lever for well-being.<di
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Thursday, july 24, 2025
Wednesday, july 23, 2025
Nigeria’s senate approves $21 Billion foreign loan plan to fund 2025 budget
Business • 4:00 PM
1 min
With this approval, Nigeria’s debt burden is expected to climb, raising concerns among analysts about sustainability and long-term repayment.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/23/nigerias-s
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Kenya's debt costs to remain high as government relies on local borrowing, Moody's says
Business • 2:41 PM
2 min
Kenya's cost of servicing its debts is expected to remain stubbornly high, ratings agency Moody's said on Wednesday, as the government leans on the domestic debt market to fund its budget shortfalls.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"
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Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return in Freakier Friday, a sequel tied to nostalgia and tragedy
Culture • 1:44 PM
1 min
Twenty-two years after the original hit theaters, Freaky Friday is back with stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their iconic roles in Freakier Friday. The sequel, filmed in Los Angeles just like the 2003 original, blends supernatural comed
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Dangote warns influx of Russian fuel threatens Africa’s refining industry
Business • 11:20 AM
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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has warned that heavily discounted Russian petroleum products are flooding African markets, threatening the continent’s emerging refining sector.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://w
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Tuesday, july 22, 2025
France: Microsoft partners with French firm to create Notre Dame Cathedral digital twin
Culture • 7:00 PM
2 min
The tech giant will provide key AI assistance to French start up Iconem, to help them build a replica of the cathedral.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/22/france-microsoft-partners-with-f
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Nigeria’s economy grows 3.13% in Q1 2025 after GDP rebasing
Business • 1:52 PM
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Despite the modest performance compared to a 4.9% forecast by analysts, officials say the rebasing offers a more accurate picture of Nigeria’s economic structure and recent momentum.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:/
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Zambia signs $1.1 Billion deal to build major oil refinery in Copperbelt
Business • 11:06 AM
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Officials say the project aligns with Zambia’s long-term economic goals by boosting energy security, creating jobs, and strengthening regional trade links. Construction timelines and investors are expected to be detailed in the coming months.<div class="s
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"The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies in drowning accident
Culture • 7:17 AM
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The actor was pulled out to sea by a current while swimming in the ocean in Costa Rica. He was 54 years old.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/22/the-cosby-show-actor-malcolm-jamal-warner-d
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Monday, july 21, 2025
