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Russia fires nuclear missiles in simulated response to an attack
• 8:13 PM
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In announcing the exercise, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that given the growth in geopolitical tensions, it was important to maintain readiness.
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Baby pygmy hippo Toni’s underwater debut delights berlin zoo visitors
• 6:43 PM
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Berlin Zoo delighted visitors this week with underwater views of baby pygmy hippo Toni, born on June 3 to mother Debbie.
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Austrian pilot breaks world's longest wingsuit flight records
• 6:25 PM
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Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has set three new BASE jump world records using an innovative wingsuit foil, flying 12.5 km from Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain.
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Widespread condemnation of Israel's decision to ban UN relief agency
• 6:00 PM
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UNRWA is the largest provider of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
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Nigerian MP caught on camera assaulting delivery driver
• 4:37 PM
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The incident quickly went viral, showing the representative for Aba North and South Federal Constituency (APGA) repeatedly slapping and verbally attacking driver Stephen Abuwatseya, who had requested Ikwechegh to come outside to collect his delivery.
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Italian MM says ties with Libya a priority for Italy and EU
• 4:21 PM
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Giorgia Meloni arrived in Tripoli Tuesday to attend the Italy-Libya Business Forum.
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Guinea: opposition placed "under observation" and 53 parties dissolved
• 3:08 PM
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The West African country has been ruled by a military regime since soldiers ousted President Alpha Conde in 2021. The West African regional bloc, known as ECOWAS , has pushed for a return to civilian rule and elections are scheduled for 2025.
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Burkina: Civilians needlessly exposed to danger, according to HRW
• 2:59 PM
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In August, at least 100 villagers were killed by fighters from an al-Qaeda -linked militant group in central Burkina Faso , in one of the deadliest attacks of the year in the conflict-torn West African country.
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Pics of the day: October 29, 2024
• 2:52 PM
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Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
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South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in legal claim to UN court
• 11:35 AM
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Israel has fiercely denied the allegations. The government called the case “blood libel” when South Africa launched the complaint in Dec. 2023.
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Egyptian migrant boat to Europe capsizes off Libya, 12 dead
• 10:41 AM
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Al-Abreen, a group that provides humanitarian assistance to migrants in Libya, said on Facebook that the boat capsized 60 kilometers (37 miles) east of the city of Tobruk on Monday evening.
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Pope Francis calls for empathy and justice in welcoming Migrants
• 10:40 AM
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Francis’ appeal to support migrants transcends borders and religions, advocating for human dignity through concerted social and political efforts.
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Guterres: Foreign powers fueling Sudan's escalating conflict
• 10:30 AM
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Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the U.N. Security Council that the 18-month war might " ignite regional instability from the Sahel to the Horn of Africa to the Red Sea.”
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France, Morocco sign agreements worth €10 billion on investment, infrastructure, energy
• 9:13 AM
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During President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Morocco, he and Moroccan King Mohammed VI signed new deals bolstering ties between the two nations. It comes months after Macron changed France's position and supported Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed W
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Nigeria: At least 7 dead in building collapse
• 12:45 AM
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The building, located in the Sabon-Lugbe area of Abuja , had already been partially demolished and its structure was further compromised by scavengers looking for scrap metal, Abuja police said.
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Ongoing violence delays U.N. peacekeepers' departure from DRC scheduled for December
• 12:02 AM
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U.N. Peacekeepers, who were supposed to leave the DRC in December, are staying put for the moment, as violence continues to spike in the country. More than 120 armed groups are battling for resources and land in the country's east. The violence has forced
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Yesterday
US announces visa restrictions for Ghana
• 8:20 PM
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Ahead of Ghana's general elections, Washington said it will restrict visas for people who it deems responsible for undermining democracy in the West African country.
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French president in Morocco on visit aiming to strengthen ties
• 8:00 PM
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French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to discuss partnerships regarding trade, climate change, and immigration.
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UNICEF calls for urgent action on Sudan’s “forgotten crisis”
• 5:51 PM
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The RSF has intensified attacks, especially in Gezira province, where recent assaults have resulted in dozens of casualties and extensive damage to property. The UN describes atrocities in Darfur, including mass rapes and ethnic violence by the RSF, as po
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IUCN report says one in three of world's trees in danger of extinction
• 5:02 PM
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While Africa has fewer trees, 45 per cent of them are considered threatened.
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Critically-endangered bongo antelope calf born in British safari park
• 3:52 PM
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After years of poaching, it’s estimated that the bongo, which lives in forested areas of Kenya, could be extinct within two decades.
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At least 40 soldiers killed in attack on military base - Chad's president
• 3:43 PM
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President Mahamat Deby Itno visited the base in Barkaram, an island in Chad's Lake region, early morning and announced the launch of a military operation to track the assailants, according to a statement from the presidency.
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Gaza war toll surpasses 43,000 dead, health ministry reports
• 3:17 PM
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The Israeli military claims militants use hospitals for military activities, which Palestinian officials deny. Israel has urged northern Gaza residents to evacuate amid a prolonged offensive in the area, where humanitarian aid has sharply decreased.
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France’s President visits Morocco amid hopes for 'New Era' in Western Sahara
• 2:44 PM
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During the three-day visit to Rabat, Macron is scheduled to meet with King Mohammed VI and Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and address Morocco’s Parliament.
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Kenya's impeached deputy President Gachagua seeks court injunction on High Court proceedings
• 11:19 AM
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Filed on Monday, October 28, Gachagua’s appeal requests an injunction to pause the proceedings, arguing that the High Court’s recent decision to proceed with his impeachment hearing is based on a flawed interpretation of the Constitution.
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Financial audit forces Senegal to reassess IMF program strategy
Business • 8:25 AM
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The Minister of Finance, Cheikh Diba, announced during the annual IMF meetings in Washington that Senegal's program with the international institution needs to be revised following an audit that revealed a higher debt and budget deficit than previously re
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Samoa summit: Commonwealth nations sign first ocean protection pact
• 7:00 AM
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Commonwealth nations made history by adopting their inaugural ocean declaration at a summit in Samoa, the first to be held in the Pacific island nation.
The Apia Ocean Declaration was unveiled at the conclusion of the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Governme
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Turkey’s oil exploration in Somalia raises regional oncerns
• 12:30 AM
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Many fear that the move could strain maritime boundaries and ignite disputes over resource ownership, adding tensions to an already delicate political landscape in the Horn of Africa.
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Biden slams Musk over report of past illegal U.S. employment
• 12:28 AM
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Biden calls out Musk over a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked in the US illegally
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Election in Botswana: diamonds and economic hurdles at play
• 12:21 AM
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Botswana, known as one of Africa's longest-standing democracy, is set to conduct its general election on October 30, as announced by President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
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5,000 Kenyans stranded and jobless in Qatar, says labour CS Mutua
• 12:02 AM
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Mutua explained that most of these Kenyans travelled to Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, only to remain there jobless after the tournament ended.
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Sunday, october 27, 2024
War affects over 600 million women, UN says
• 2:28 PM
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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a new report that amid record levels of armed conflict and violence, progress over the decades for women is vanishing and “generational gains in women’s rights hang in the balance around the world”
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Egypt, Ukraine foreign ministers meet in Cairo
• 11:53 AM
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Kiev is looking for political and diplomatic support ahead of another peace summit. The first meeting in Switzerland was criticized for not having Russian representatives
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RSF militia accused of 'massacre' in Sudan's Gezira state
• 9:47 AM
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Local groups said fighters belonging to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed a town in the Al-Kamelin locality on Friday morning and began firing indiscriminately from high-rise buildings. At least 50 people were killed and hundreds more injured
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Hundreds gather for Pride march in Johannesburg
• 9:35 AM
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Hundreds of people marched Saturday to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg, an annual event that has been critical in advocating equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community
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Saturday, october 26, 2024
Haiti gangs try to seize capital as police mission struggles
• 3:32 PM
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According to the U.N, the situation has worsened in the last three months, with more than 700,000 people now displaced in the country and the political process facing "significant challenges"
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Malaysia, Ethiopia agree to strengthen bilateral ties
Business • 1:39 PM
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Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held talks in Putrajaya on Saturday in which the two sides agreed to collaborate further in several sectors including agriculture, industry and trade, and investment
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Mozambique ruling party calls for dialogue as opposition rejects vote result
• 11:11 AM
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Supporters of opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane have been staging rallies denouncing the results of the presidential election which gave victory to the ruling party's Daniel Chapo
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Muhammad Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle' fifty years on
• 9:45 AM
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On October 30 1974, he gave boxing one of its most memorable moments when he stopped the fearsome George Foreman to recapture the heavyweight title in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo). Five decades later it’s still a big part of the Muhammad A
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The battle to save seagrass off Kenya's coast
• 7:43 AM
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A fishing community living on an island off the coast of Kenya is restoring seagrass meadows to try to improve fish stocks. Seagrass meadows cover less than 0.2% of the world’s oceans, but they store twice as much carbon in a given area as temperate and t
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Friday, october 25, 2024
Statue honouring Tuskegee Airman found days after it was stolen
• 8:31 PM
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Lieutentant Colonel Alexander Jefferson was a member of the US military's first African American flying unit.
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Victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army disappointed in sentence
• 7:02 PM
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LRA commander, Thomas Kwoyelo, was handed a 40-year sentence for war crimes on Friday.
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Zipline partners Nigeria for improved healthcare delivery
• 4:04 PM
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In a bid to improve healthcare delivery, the Nigerian government has partned with US-based drone technology company Zipline to enhance healthcare access using advanced drone delivery systems.
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The past Cannot be changed: King Charles at Samoa summit
• 3:29 PM
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King Charles III addressed a summit of Commonwealth nations in Samoa, stating that the past is unchangeable while subtly recognizing the demands from some former colonies for accountability regarding Britain's involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade
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Afrobeats superstar, Davido, struts the catwalk at Lagos Fashion Week
• 3:00 PM
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One of Africa’s biggest fashion events, the Lagos Fashion Week runs at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, until Sunday 27 October.
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Ex-commander of a Ugandan rebel group sentenced to 40 years in prison
• 1:41 PM
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The jail sentence of Thomas Kwoyelo — a child soldier turned rebel commander — applies to the most serious crimes he faced, including multiple counts of murder, rape, pillaging, and enslavement.
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Uganda invests $3 billion in new railway system for efficient transport
• 11:59 AM
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The Ugandan signs an agreement with a Turkish construction firm to build a 272-kilometre section of the Uganda Standard Gauge Railway.
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IMF: Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is improving but challenges remain
Business • 11:17 AM
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In its latest report it says while the economic outlook in the region is improving, implementing reforms is increasingly difficult.
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Russian president labels allegations of contact with Trump “nonsense”
• 10:30 AM
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"There were no contacts back then, and there are none now," the 72-year-old head of state said on Thursday (Oct. 24).
US citizens will elect a new leader on November 5.
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Tunisian lawyer sentenced to two years in prison
• 10:19 AM
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Tunisian Lawyer Sonia Dahmani Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
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Akazehe: a unique Burundi greeting risks disappearing
• 9:45 AM
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The Akazehe form of greeting celeb among Burundi women risks facing out due to medernisation.
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Thousands adopted to U.S. face deportation after decades without citizenship
• 9:14 AM
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"Thousands Adopted to U.S. Face Deportation After Decades Without Citizenship"
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Nigerian military kills 140 gunmen, kidnappers
• 8:56 AM
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the operations targeted areas across multiple regions in Nigeria. Buba provided an update at the military's weekly briefing on Thursday.
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Hama Amadou, emblematic opposition leader in Niger and former PM dies aged 74
• 8:17 AM
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According to local media reports, the ruling CNSP organized official funerals on Friday morning (Oct. 25). ama Amadou died in a hospital in the country’s capital, Niamey, Thursday, aged 74.
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Mozambique: “Let us engage in dialogue,” says President-elect after days of opposition protest
• 6:30 AM
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The successor of President Filipe Nuysi in Mozambique called Thursday (Oct. 24) for unity. Daniel Chapo won disputed polls which were criticized by EU observers.
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France accused of 'complicity' in Rwanda's 1994 genocide
• 12:36 AM
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The Paris Administrative Court on Thursday began tackling a request from several genocide survivor associations to examine the role played by the French state.
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Thursday, october 24, 2024
Britain faces growing calls to open door to slavery reparations
• 8:23 PM
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Leaders of the Commonwealth group of 56 nations, most with roots in Britain's empire, are meeting in the South Pacific nation of Samoa.
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Mozambique's ruling party wins disputed polls
• 5:26 PM
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EU election observers said there had been ‘unjustified alterations’ to the results.
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Africa reports 134 new polio cases on World Polio Day
• 4:23 PM
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As the globe marks World Polio day, Africa has recorded 134 new polio cases in at least seven countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced.
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Türkiye under attack: African nations call out cowardly terrorism
• 2:44 PM
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At least five people were killed and 22 others injured when terrorists attacked the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facility.
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Egypt's economic outlook: Growth expected amidst IMF reforms
Business • 2:16 PM
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Key forecasts show gradual recovery following austerity measures
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Putin concludes BRICS summit with call for UN reform
Business • 1:38 PM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin led the final session of BRICS summit, advocating for reforms at the UN to increase the representation of Asian, African, and Latin American nations.
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DRC: President announces creation of commission to oversee Constitutional revision
• 10:50 AM
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The president who is serving his second and last term under the 2006 Constitution, cited the delayed formation of the government and provincial assemblies, he claimed, are torn apart by "selfish interests".
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Africa’s growing role in BRICS: Opportunities and challenges {Business Africa}
Business • 10:20 AM
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African nations tap into BRICS for trade and infrastructure development, while Zimbabwe's young population drives internet demand, with over 11.5 million users pushing SpaceX's Starlink to capacity in Harare, raising questions about affordability and comp
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Charges dropped: Binance executive freed by Nigerian court decision
Business • 8:06 AM
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A Nigerian court ruled that Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan should be released after the government dismissed money laundering charges against him, enabling him to seek medical treatment overseas.
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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed meets Putin at BRICS Summit, pushes for stronger trade ties
Business • 5:49 AM
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Ethiopia formally joined the group of emerging economies earlier this year. It is one of the newest members of the block.
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Wednesday, october 23, 2024
Burkinabe playwright aims to break the silence about rape
Culture • 6:05 PM
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Oliva Ouedraogo’s play “Queen” (known by its French name “Reine”) showed at the Acte Sept cultural centre in Bamako on 15 October.
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BRICS: African leaders call for reforms of international institutions
Business • 5:38 PM
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African leaders attending the BRICS summit in Russia, spoke out on Wednesday about what they see as important issues on the international stage.
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Economic collaboration: Putin's vision for BRICS at Kazan summit
Business • 4:09 PM
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At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the economic potential within the member nations.
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Egyptian, Russian leaders agree to strengthen ties during Brics summit
Business • 10:48 AM
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As El-Sissi stressed his desire to enhance cooperation; a feeling shared by Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Oct. 21). Egypt is one of 5 nations which were invited to join the BRICS this year.
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CAF unveils 2022-2023 financial report, projects net profit next year
Business • 6:00 AM
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Patrice Motsepe who was elected at the helm of CAF in 2021 hailed the body's reduction in losses.
Officialy, the losses were reduced to $ 9.2 million from $ 28.9 million. CAF projects net profit in next financial year.
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Tuesday, october 22, 2024
South African Minister of International Relations hails ties with China, ahead of BRICS summit
Business • 8:38 PM
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Ahead of the BRICS summit of emerging economies taking place in Russia, the South African Minister of International Relations hailed ties with China. Ronald Lamola described the relationship between the two nations as based on mutual trust. The BRICS summ
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Vladimir Putin holds bilateral talks with Cyril Ramaphosa on sidelines of BRICS summit
Business • 7:09 PM
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Russian president Vladimir Putin hosted bilateral talks with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Tuesday. These discussions were held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, which kicked off on the same day. Both leaders hailed the relationsh
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Granite art impresses tourists and residents at Laongo symposium, Burkina Faso
Culture • 3:07 PM
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Artists have been making their mark at the 14th Granite Sculpture symposium in Laongo, Burkina Faso. Over the course of the summit, hundreds of sculptures have been crafted by creators from across the globe. The summit has turned Laongo into an attractive
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Putin hosts BRICS summit, Defies Western isolation
Business • 1:16 PM
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The leaders of China, South Africa and India arrived in Russia on Tuesday for the BRICS summit of emerging economies. The meeting will see president Vladimir Putin host more than 20 heads of state, in a move that defies expectations that the Ukraine war a
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Monday, october 21, 2024
Sunday, october 20, 2024
Putin says BRICS countries will drive economic growth in coming years
Business • 9:48 AM
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He was speaking at the bloc’s business forum which comes ahead of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan from 22-24 October.
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Global South experts see BRICS expansion as positive
Business • 7:03 AM
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Experts from 40 think tanks were speaking at a Global South meeting ahead of the BRICS summit in Russia from 22-24 October.
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Saturday, october 19, 2024
Friday, october 18, 2024
Museum at berth brings culture to Moroccan audiences
Culture • 2:13 PM
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On a tour around the Mediterranean, a museum boat of artworks was moored at the Bouregreg quay for a week in October, bringing the festival to the Moroccan capital. The museum boat measures 47 meters in length, 18 meters in width, and features a 55-meter
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Russia's Putin praises economic growth of BRICS countries, says they are exceeding G7
Business • 1:56 PM
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Putin noted that the total GDP of the members of the BRICS association is more than 60 trillion dollars and that its total share in the world gross product "confidently exceeds" the corresponding indicators of the G7 group.
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Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%
Business • 1:04 PM
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Egyptians have been grappling with soaring inflation as they navigate rising daily costs that reached another high over the summer including a previous 10% increase in fuel prices, a hike in subway fares and the local currency sliding against foreign curr
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Thursday, october 17, 2024
Fans pay tribute to former One Direction star Liam Payne
Culture • 8:13 PM
1 min
In 2015, the One Direction fever hit South Africa as the group performed there. According to a preliminary autopsy report, Payne died of “multiple trauma” and “internal and external hemorrhage,” as the result of the fall from the balcony of a third-floor
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Egypt's Economy Hard Hit by Gaza War [Business Africa]
Business • 3:06 PM
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The Egyptian economy, already struggling for several years, has been severely impacted by the war in Gaza. The escalation of the conflict between Israel and its neighbors has become yet another obstacle to economic reforms and development in Egypt.
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Tuesday, october 15, 2024
Monday, october 14, 2024
World Bank cuts 2024 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa over Sudan
Business • 2:03 PM
2 min
...the region’s recovery is slow, but inflation is going down in many countries.
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'Balau': A rare Burkinabe-Congolese collaboration in Germany
Culture • 11:51 AM
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The Münchner Kammerspiele municipal theater has invited Burkinabe choreographer Serge Aimé Coulibaly and Congolese writer Fiston Mwanza Mujila to collaborate on a show combining poetry and choreography. In 'Balau', Coulibaly and Mujila partner from shared
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Sunday, october 13, 2024
Angola: Third edition of International Jazz Festival ends
Culture • 3:26 PM
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ANGOJAZZ's third edition which ended Sunday (Oct. 13) paid tribute to local music critic and jazz savvy Jeronimo Belo. Luanda's Palacio de Ferro was not only turned into a scene but a teaching hub, to the delight of the festival’s artistic Director. A foc
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Zambians struggle with electricity shortages driven by drought
Business • 6:53 AM
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The water level is so low that only one of the six turbines on Zambia's side of the dam can operate, cutting generation to less than 10% of normal output. The most damaging impact is during the daylight hours when small businesses, the backbone of the cou
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Saturday, october 12, 2024
Friday, october 11, 2024
24 countries' leaders to come to BRICS summit in Russia, Kremlin says
Business • 6:58 PM
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Russian President's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said Thursday that 24 leaders have confirmed their participation in a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies set to be held in Kazan later this month.
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The economy, the challenge of Kaïs Saïed's second term [Business Africa]
Business • 10:35 AM
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Despite signs of improvement, such as the inflation rate falling to 6.7%, the majority of Tunisians are still feeling the effects of a sluggish economy.
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Nigeria's fuel price challenge: second increase in one month
Business • 9:30 AM
1 min
Fuel prices surged at gas stations throughout Nigeria on Wednesday, adding to the hardships faced by citizens enduring the most severe economic crisis in decades.
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‘Emily in Paris’ in Rome doesn’t make sense' - French President Macron
Culture • 9:24 AM
4 min
"We will ask them to remain in Paris."
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Thursday, october 10, 2024
Mental health patients in Mali find their voice through theater
Culture • 3:46 PM
4 min
Koteba is a traditional form of theater practiced by Mali's largest ethnic group, the Bambara. It mixes acting, singing and dancing and is usually performed in villages as an outlet to work through problems and an open space for satire. Now psychiatrists
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Next Met Gala theme and celebrity chairs revealed
Culture • 2:50 PM
1 min
The theme of the next Met Gala and its celebrity chairs have been announced: Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and LeBron James will help the museum launch an exhibit examining Black style over the centuries.
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Tuesday, october 8, 2024
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