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Oil spill ravages Black Sea shores, causing major environmental disaster
• 11:05 PM
1 min
Footage showed oil-streaked shores and birds covered in mazut. Officials say clean-up efforts are underway, though environmental impacts remain uncertain.
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Fears of environmental disaster following oil spill from Russian ships
• 9:29 PM
2 min
Environmental groups say the oil could have a devastating impact on marine life in the area.
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DRC files criminal case against Apple over alleged use of illegal minerals
• 5:56 PM
1 min
Kinshasa accuses the company's subsidiaries in Belgium and France of illegally using what it described as “blood minerals” in its supply chain.
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Jay-Z's lawyer says accuser's rape claim is 'provably, demonstrably false'
• 5:33 PM
4 min
An attorney defending Jay-Z against the rape allegation brought against him last week by an unnamed woman outlined a range of evidence Monday that he said showed the accuser’s account to be “provably, demonstrably false.”
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Ukraine claims killing of Russian general in Moscow
• 4:55 PM
2 min
A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine’s security service leveled criminal charges against him.
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France rushes aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido devastation
• 4:17 PM
5 min
Survivors wandered through streets littered with debris, searching for water and shelter, after Cyclone Chido leveled entire neighborhoods on Saturday when it hit Mayotte, the poorest territory of France and, by extension, the European Union
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Watch: Vanuatu shaken by 7.3 magnitude earthquake
• 3:02 PM
1 min
Videos shared on social media show debris scattered in shops and structural damage to buildings housing diplomatic missions after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu.
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Gaza death toll surpasses 45,000 as Israeli offensive continues
• 2:02 PM
3 min
The real death toll is likely to be much higher as thousands of bodies are still buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access.
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Mayotte reels after deadly Cyclone Chido
• 1:46 PM
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Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on Saturday, levelling entire neighbourhoods and causing heavy destruction in the island's capital. Local reports confirm at least 20 deaths, but officials fear the true toll could be far higher.
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Dogs Canine Carnival in Lagos attracts dozens of pet owners
Culture • 11:11 AM
3 min
The dogs, some of which are in fancy dress, are blessed by a priest and the organisers hope to show the world that Nigeria is a nation that cherishes canines.
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President Assoumani's assurance of support post-cyclone Chido
• 8:07 AM
1 min
In an official statement, he offered condolences to those who have lost family members in Mayotte and wished for a speedy recovery for the injured.
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Damage and rebuilding after Cyclone Chido hits Mozambique
• 6:41 AM
2 min
December through to March is cyclone season in the southwestern Indian Ocean, and southern Africa has been hammered in recent years
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Transition in Syria: Russian troops under scrutiny by new government
• 12:11 AM
1 min
In the wake of President Bashar al-Assad's removal, Syria's transitional government has announced that Russian presence is unwelcome. They are open to discussions with all countries to help establish a new future for Syria.
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800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
• 12:07 AM
1 min
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said the suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were detained on December 10 at the seven-storey Big Leaf Building in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital.
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Monday, december 16, 2024
Rare birth of one of the smallest deer in the world
• 10:00 PM
1 min
The birth of a baby pudu named Lenga has given hope to environmentalists in Argentina. He was born on 6 November at the Temaikèn Biopark in Buenos Aires and weighed less than 600 grams at his first appearance.
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Santa Claus for the poor in Argentina
• 9:59 PM
1 min
Against a backdrop of growing poverty, a soup kitchen "Los Chicos de la Via" on the outskirts of Buenos Aires in Argentina is organising a special pre-Christmas party with Santa Claus and presents.
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A carnival for dogs in Nigeria
• 9:58 PM
1 min
The theme of the sixth edition of the Dog Carnival in Lagos, Nigeria, was "Angels on legs".
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Nigeria's Ademola Lookman and Zambia's Barbra Banda take top CAF awards
• 9:30 PM
2 min
The Confederation of African Football’s Player of the Year awards 2024 were handed out at a glittering ceremony in Marrakech on Monday.
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Uganda court orders government to pay compensation to LRA victims
• 5:55 PM
1 min
Lord’s Resistance Army commander, Thomas Kwoyelo, was found guilty earlier this year of war crimes.
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Kenyan man jailed 50 years for murdering gay rights Activist
• 5:16 PM
1 min
Odhiambo denied killing his housemate despite samples of his DNA being found on the victim’s body. He can appeal the sentencing.
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UN Climate deals criticized for slow progress and uncertain outcome
• 3:50 PM
3 min
In the past few months United Nations-sponsored negotiations to tackle climate change, plastic pollution, loss of global species and a growing number of deserts have either outright failed or come out with limited outcomes that didn't address the scale of
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Pics of the day: December 16, 2024
• 3:25 PM
1 min
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
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Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants
• 2:38 PM
6 min
“A lot of the people reminded me of my grandparents, the way they wore their headscarves, their mannerisms, their mentality,”
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Ghana's president-elect pledges to revitalise cocoa sector
• 2:21 PM
1 min
John Dramani Mahama says his government will revamp the country’s cocoa industry and reorganise the state-run regulator.
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Gambia: ECOWAS creates tribunal for Yahya Jammeh's crimes
• 1:41 PM
1 min
West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday approved the creation of a special tribunal to try crimes committed in Gambia during the military dictatorship.
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Workshops help Haitian women cope with trauma of ongoing gang violence
• 1:37 PM
2 min
The United Nations says the criminal activity has contributed to a sharp rise in gender-based violence, primarily targeting girls and women.
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France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands died in Cyclone Chido
• 1:24 PM
3 min
France was rushing help by ship and military aircraft to its poor overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean on Monday after the island was shattered by its worst storm in nearly a century.
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In 2024, robots exhibited greater ingenuity, utility
• 11:56 AM
3 min
Robots are increasingly revolutionizing services across various sectors. In recent years, robots have been integrated into industries such as healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and customer service
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Turning trash into treasure: financing school fees with waste
• 11:49 AM
1 min
For Nigeria's most disadvantaged communities, securing funds for school fees can be a daunting task.
However, some parents are gathering plastic waste to finance their children's education.
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Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, leaving widespread destruction and a rising death toll
• 11:09 AM
5 min
The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday.
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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi calls upon Syrians to unite
• 10:51 AM
1 min
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi spoke of the importance of Syria's future in his first public remarks since the fall of Bashar Assad.
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UN launches new bid to revive Libya's elections
• 10:01 AM
1 min
National elections scheduled for December 2021 were abandoned amid disputes over the eligibility of the main candidates. A UN-backed political process to resolve more than a decade of conflict in the north African country has since stalled
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Freedom and challenges: Syrians return to schools post-Assad
• 9:35 AM
2 min
A week after the sudden fall of the Assad regime, Syrians are returning to educational institutions with a renewed sense of freedom.
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Mozambique braces for impact from cyclone Chido's landfall
• 7:53 AM
2 min
Cyclone Chido struck Mozambique on Sunday, unleashing powerful winds and raising alarms about potential devastation after traversing islands in the southeastern Indian Ocean.
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ECOWAS establishes exit timeline for coup-affected nations
• 5:47 AM
3 min
West Africa's regional organization, ECOWAS, has set an exit timeline for three nations affected by coups, following nearly a year of mediation efforts aimed at preventing a significant fracture within the bloc.
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Sunday, december 15, 2024
DRC conflict: discussions between Rwanda and DRC leaders called off
• 4:37 PM
1 min
On Sunday, leaders of the DRC and Rwanda were supposed to meet in order to discuss halting the conflict in the eastern DRC. But according to an official, the talks almost instantaneously hit a deadlock and were called off.
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Cylcone Chido barrels though Mayotte, affects Madagascar and the Comoros
• 3:48 PM
1 min
Cyclone Chido has barreled through Mayotte, leaving at least 11 people dead, and authorities fear this figure will climb. Madagascar and the Comoros were also affected by the storm, which is the worst to hit Mayotte in nearly a century.
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ECOWAS summit kicks off in Abuja; Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger absent
• 2:06 PM
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The 66th ECOWAS, which will be chaired by Bola Tinubu, has kicked off. Notably absent are coup-hit Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, who severed ties with the block, accusing them of unfair coup-related sanctions.
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Libya's National Oil Company declares force majeure after Zawiya Refinery suffers damage
• 10:36 AM
1 min
After Zawiya Oil Refinery suffered damage to some of its reservoirs, Libya's National Oil Company has declared force majeure. Producing diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and LPG, the refinery is essential for domestic fuel supply.
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Johannesburg Zoo transforms into Festival of Light ahead of Christmas
• 8:20 AM
2 min
With days to go before Christmas, those paying a visit to Johannesburg Zoo are getting in the festive mood with the Festival of Light. Featuring dance, music and an elaborate light display, the event is sure to cater to everyone's tastes.
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Saturday, december 14, 2024
Guinea opposition angry at junta's extension of transitional rule
• 4:23 PM
1 min
A spokesperson for the ruling authority said conditions for the transitional period to end on 31 December have not yet been met.
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Namibia's main opposition sets date for legal challenge of election results
• 3:02 PM
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The announcement by the Independent Patriots for Change came a day after a court granted it and another opposition party the right to inspect material from the polls.
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UNICEF says birth registration improving but millions of children remain "invisible"
• 2:26 PM
3 min
The UN agency says some 150 million children remain “invisible” to government systems, with more than half of these in sub-Saharan Africa.
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UN chief praises Lesotho for its investments in green energy
• 2:15 PM
1 min
Antonio Guterres was speaking after visiting Katse Dam which is part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
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UN says Central Africa challenged by climate crisis and political transitions
• 11:30 AM
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UNOCA head said there was progress in governance and conflict prevention, but said political instability and the climate crisis remain major concerns.
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Strategies for regional security: a debate among AU candidates
• 9:11 AM
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Three African politicians vying for leadership of the African Union outlined their strategies for enhancing regional security amid ongoing conflicts and political upheavals during a debate on Friday.
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame confirms bid to host Formula One race
• 8:38 AM
1 min
The continent has not hosted a grand prix since the 1993 South Africa Grand Prix at the Kyalami Circuit just north of Johannesburg.
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Female Sudanese refugees face desperate times in Chad camps
• 8:09 AM
3 min
Close to 90 per cent of arrivals since April 2023, are women and children, arriving in desperate conditions and scarred by the violence they have survived or witnessed.
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Friday, december 13, 2024
Femen campaign against the war in Ukraine
• 10:19 PM
1 min
On Friday morning in Geneva, activists from the Femen group, known for its provocative demonstrations, used a chainsaw to cut up the wooden sculpture known as the "Broken Chair". They were protesting against the UN's failure to act against Russia.
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Saturday showdown: Esperance Tunis takes on Pyramids in Rades
• 7:54 PM
2 min
In the third round of the group stage of the African Champions League, Esperance Tunis is set to welcome Egyptian side Pyramids to the Hammadi El Agrebi Stadium in Rades this Saturday.
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Jude Law earns his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
• 5:28 PM
1 min
British actor Jude Law, celebrated for his roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley and the Sherlock Holmes series, was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. The 51-year-old reflected on three decades of acting, crediting collaborators a
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China sentences former national football coach to 20 years in prison for bribery
• 5:19 PM
2 min
Li Tie, who played as a midfielder for Everton in the English Premier League, was found guilty of a string of offences relating to giving and receiving bribes.
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Millions affected by unprecedented flooding in Chad, says UNFPA
• 5:01 PM
3 min
Since July 2024, catastrophic flooding in Chad has had a devastating effect on nearly two million individuals, marking the most severe disaster in recent history
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UNESCO: Journalist deaths rise in conflict zones
• 4:21 PM
2 min
UNESCO reports that at least 68 journalists and media workers have been killed in the line of duty so far in 2024, a UN spokesperson said.
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Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido
• 4:09 PM
3 min
Comoros, a small archipelago, ordered schools to close as authorities expected Chido to hit the islands early Saturday.
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Nambian court grants opposition parties access to election data
• 2:41 PM
1 min
The November presidential and parliamentary polls were marred by a shortage of ballot papers and technical challenges.
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Turkey's Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE
• 2:40 PM
2 min
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with Sudan’s military leader on Friday and offered to mediate to resolve tensions with the United Arab Emirates, according to the Turkish leader’s office.
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Egyptian foreign minister condemns Israeli attacks in Syria
• 11:36 AM
1 min
The foreign ministers of Egypt and China discussed the situation in Syria during talks on Friday in Beijing.
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Beijing accuses US of 'politicising' trade after targeting Huawei again
Business • 11:18 AM
1 min
A new bill targeting Chinese telecom equipment makers Huawei and ZTE was passed by Congress on Wednesday. Beijing called the measure protectionism disguised as national security
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UN chief urges rich nations to fulfill climate finance promises
• 10:56 AM
3 min
A focus of Guterres' visit has been the money-poor nations in Africa and elsewhere need to deal with the impact of a warming planet. While Africa contributes a tiny amount to global warming, it is one of the worst affected continents.
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Niger suspends BBC for 'spreading false news' after covering attack
• 9:48 AM
2 min
Popular BBC programs, including those in Hausa — the most-spoken language in Niger — are broadcast in the Central African country through local radio partners to reach a large audience across the region
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Cameroon becomes first importer of Dangote's petroleum
Business • 8:27 AM
1 min
The first export of 60,000 tonnes of refined petroleum went to Neptune Oil, a major distributor and retailer in Central Africa. The company said it was working with the refiner to establish 'a reliable supply chain that will help stabilize fuel prices and
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Ghana's Kente cloth recognized as UNESCO cultural heritage
Culture • 12:13 AM
1 min
This global recognition under the 2003 Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage highlights the cultural and historical significance of the vibrant, handwoven textile.
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Thursday, december 12, 2024
African development bank approves $108 million loan for Zambia
Business • 5:47 PM
2 min
The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved a $108 million loan to Zambia to enhance the nation's economic governance and implement reforms in essential public sectors.
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Burundi 2040: Is Corruption Undermining the Vision? [Business Africa]
Business • 4:11 PM
3 min
This week, we explore Burundi's ambitions to become an industrial economy by 2040, Burkina Faso's progress in industrialization through crowdfunding, and the potential of the leather and footwear sector in Nigeria.
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Food banks gain popularity as Nigerians grapple with high living costs
Business • 9:41 AM
5 min
With over 30 million Nigerians facing acute hunger, according to the United Nations, food banks — previously uncommon in the country — have become a vital and welcome lifeline.
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Monday, december 9, 2024
Morocco Sees Record 15.9 Million Tourists in 2024
Business • 5:52 PM
1 min
Morocco received a record 15.9 million tourists in the first 11 months of this year, surpassing the total in the entire previous year
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Marrakech festival spotlights tensions animating Morocco's movie industry
Culture • 1:12 PM
7 min
“I am Moroccan. I am gay. And I always have wanted to put the reality of Moroccan gays in cinema,” Taia said, introducing the film at a screening last week.
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Friday, december 6, 2024
USA: McKinsey pays fine for corruption in South Africa
Business • 11:47 AM
1 min
An African subsidiary of consulting firm McKinsey & Company Inc. will pay a criminal fine of more than $122 million to end a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a years-long bribery scheme of South African officials, U.S. authorities said Thursday.
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Africa’s Green Economy: A Job Creation Revolution by 2030 {Business Africa}
Business • 6:31 AM
2 min
Africa's Green Economy is set to create 3.3 million jobs by 2030, driven by solar energy and climate-smart agriculture according a report while Zenith Bank Plc launches its Paris branch, a major milestone in its global expansion strategy.
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Thursday, december 5, 2024
Wednesday, december 4, 2024
Marrakech Film Festival: Moroccan artists honored
Culture • 8:50 AM
2 min
Currently underway in Morocco, the Marrakech International Film Festival provides many filmmakers with the chance to premiere their films and observe the reactions of cinema industry professionals.
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Ramaphosa says G20 to caution itself from Trump's America First policies
Business • 7:12 AM
2 min
Ramaphosa reassured about the relevant steps they have taken as a group to caution against Trump's America First approach in his second administration, which starts on Jan. 20.
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Friday, november 29, 2024
South Africa poised to take over the leadership of the G20 on Sunday
Business • 8:07 PM
1 min
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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Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wins second term as WTO chief
Business • 3:58 PM
1 min
Her reappointment comes amid fears of a trade war when US president-elect Donald Trump assumes office in January.
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ILO says global wage inequality has declined but many challenges remain
Business • 10:51 AM
2 min
Its latest report showed that wage inequality has decreased globally at an annual rate of 0.5 to 1.7 per cent since 2000.
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Thursday, november 28, 2024
Tuesday, november 26, 2024
First trailer of Bob Marley biopic 'One Love' unveiled
Culture • 10:30 AM
1 min
"Bob Marley: One Love" is set for release on January 12, 2024. It follows Robert Nesta Marley's career from his early days to becoming an icon in the 70's.
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History of Kongo Kingdom at Tunis' Dream City festival
Culture • 9:59 AM
3 min
45-minutes performance 'Missa Luba' revolves around an eponymous Congolese religious music genre, and the semi-fictional story of interactions between the Kongo Kingdom, the Kingdom of Portugal and the Vatican.
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Resurgent interest in art of calligraphy in Morocco
Culture • 9:58 AM
2 min
Since the Islamic conquest, Moroccan calligraphers relentlessly pursued their craft, despite scarcity of schools to teach the skill and a lack of raw materials.
Thanks to efforts and innovation, Moroccan calligraphy is still developing.
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Venice Film Festival: 'Io Capitano' tells dreadful journey to Europe of Senegalese migrants
Culture • 9:50 AM
3 min
The Belgian-Italian co-production stars Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall. It was filmed in Morocco, Italy and Senegal over 13 weeks, with a cast of non-professional actors.
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South Africa's refurbished Digital Dome set to open in February 2025
• 8:41 AM
1 min
The Johannesburg Planetarium has been transformed into the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, marking a new chapter for science in South Africa.
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Monday, november 25, 2024
Zimbabwe seeks debt restructuring to unlock funding and rebuild economy
Business • 1:49 PM
1 min
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted creditors and finance executives on Monday to discuss plans for clearing the country's $12.7 billion external debt and restructuring arrears.
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South Africa: Anti-apartheid author Breyten Breytenbach dies aged 85
Culture • 8:24 AM
2 min
Breytenbach is best known for “Confessions of an Albino Terrorist", a book in which he recounts his conviction for treason under the Apartheid's infamous Terrorism Act and his seven years in prison.
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Sunday, november 24, 2024
Saturday, november 23, 2024
Friday, november 22, 2024
Thursday, november 21, 2024
Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after the U.S. indicts the tycoon
Business • 3:19 PM
2 min
President William Ruto in a state of the nation address said the decision was made “based on new information provided by our investigative agencies and partner nations.”
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Africa's hight cost of climate change [Business Africa]
Business • 2:00 PM
3 min
Climate change-related weather events and conditions are placing disproportionate burdens and risks on Africa. Such events as droughts, floods and cyclones are increasing, leading to massive population displacement and considerable economic losses.
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US actress Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award
Culture • 1:27 PM
1 min
Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne called Davis a “luminary," and expressed admiration for the actor's dedication to her craft and impact on the industry.
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Denzel Washington and wife support son at premiere of 'The Piano Lesson'
Culture • 9:27 AM
2 min
The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson and tells the story of a family as the fight over the sale of an heirloom piano.
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Wednesday, november 20, 2024
Tuesday, november 19, 2024
EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure
Business • 9:02 PM
2 min
The European Union pledged Tuesday to lend 91 million euros ($96 million) to Cameroon over the next three years to boost the West African country's infrastructure and attract foreign investment.
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Brazil hands over G20 Presidency to South Africa
Business • 8:30 PM
1 min
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva closed the Group of 20 summit on Tuesday and handed over the presidency to South Africa.
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Ethiopia: Electromobility, turning point or illusion? [Business Africa]
Business • 11:09 AM
3 min
This week, we examine Ethiopia's goal of reaching 440,000 electric vehicles by 2030, featuring an interview with the CEO of Dodai. We also discuss mobile cafés in Morocco, which provide opportunities, and Lienne Shonhiwa, the founder of Manetain Organics
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Pro-palestinian demonstrators protest in Rio de Janeiro as G20 summit unfolds
Business • 10:16 AM
1 min
Protesters took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro, where the G20 summit is taking place, calling for an end to the war in Gaza and for the Brazilian government to sever ties with Israel.
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Climate crisis takes centre stage at G20 summit in Brazil
Business • 6:45 AM
2 min
On Tuesday, G20 leaders are expected to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy.
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Monday, november 18, 2024
