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Mali: 4 Executives from Canadian company Barrick Gold arrested

Barrick Gold confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that four employees from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex had been charged and were awaiting trial after their arrest on Monday night.

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Somalia and Jubaland issue warrants of arrest for their respective leaders

The Federal government of Somalia has issued a warrant of arrest for the President of Jubaland state in what can be seen as a reciprocal measure after a judge in Jubaland had earlier issued the same warrant for Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

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Somalie : bataille judiciaire entre Mogadiscio et le Jubaland

Cette bataille judiciaire illustre des divisions anciennes, nourries par des désaccords persistants sur l’organisation des élections et la répartition des pouvoirs entre le centre et les régions.

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Australia's senate considers social media ban for children under 16

Australia's senate is debating a social media ban for children under the age of 16, after the House of Representatives passed the bill. Some argue that the world-first law is essential, but others argue it could lead youngsters to the dark web.

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Zimbabwe : 35 dirigeants de l'opposition libérés, dont Jameson Timba

Un tribunal zimbabwéen a libéré mercredi un dirigeant de l'opposition et 34 militants après les avoir condamnés à des peines de prison avec sursis pour avoir participé à ce que les autorités ont qualifié de rassemblement illégal.

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Burkina : le Conseil supérieur de la communication convoque l'Observateur Paalga

Le régulateur reproche au journal des manquements à la loi, à l’éthique et à la déontologie journalistique.

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Australie : vers une interdiction des médias sociaux pour les moins de 16 ans

Le Sénat australien débat de la première interdiction mondiale des médias sociaux pour les enfants de moins de 16 ans.

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Taking into account human rights is key in ending AIDS- UN report

The UNAIDS new report titled "Take The Rights Path" brings together the latest research, case studies, and recommendations for getting the world on track.

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Tusk Conservation Awards : trois défenseurs de la faune en Afrique récompensés

Le Prince William a récompensé mercredi, trois champions de la préservation de la faune sauvage lors de la 12ᵉ édition des Tusk Conservation Awards à Londres.

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ONUSIDA : le nombre d'infections au VIH en hausse dans 28 pays

L'année dernière, 630 000 personnes sont mortes de maladies liées au sida, et 1,3 million de nouvelles infections ont été signalées dans le monde. Dans 28 pays, le nombre de nouvelles infections continue d'augmenter.

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Soudan du Sud : Salva Kiir souhaite "accélérer" les négociations de paix

Le président Sud-soudanais, Salva Kiir a confirmé son engagement à « accélérer et conclure » les négociations de paix de Tumaini. Le chef d'État a également encouragé les parties à concentrer leur attention sur les élections de décembre 2026, lors de l'ou

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World leaders react to ceasefire in Lebanon

The UN chief said Wednesday (Nov. 27) the deal represents “the first ray of hope for peace” in the regional war. South Africa expressed support for the implementation of the agreement in Lebanon and called for a similar move in Gaza.

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Lebanon: Beirut residents and displaced celebrate ceasefire deal

The truce could give some reprieve to 1.2 million Lebanese individuals displaced by the fighting. Across the border, tens of thousands of Israelis had fled their homes due to Hezbollah rockets fired into the country.

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Israël-Hezbollah : l'Egypte et le Qatar se réjouissent du cessez-le-feu

Les deux diplomates ont salué cette trêve, tout en soulignant l'importance de la maintenir durablement.

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Arrêt sur images du 27 novembre 2024

Africanews s’arrête sur les images les plus marquantes de l’actualité de la journée.

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Haïti : 21 000 enfants déplacés en deux semaines, selon Save the Children

Selon Save the Children, environ 21 000 enfants ont été contraints de fuir leurs foyers au cours des deux dernières semaines.

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Haiti: 21,000 children displaced in 2 weeks as gang violence intensifies

Gang violence has forced many children to seek refuge in overcrowded schools repurposed as shelters or with host families, often with little to no access to clean water, food, or healthcare.

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Putin warns Russia will continue strikes on Ukraine, after attack on Ukraine's power grid

Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia may use more of the new intermediate-range missile Oreshnik to strike Ukraine, after attacking Ukraine's power grid and leaving more than a million in the dark. Meanwhile in Kazakhstan, leaders of the Russia-dominated

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Vladimir Poutine promet de nouvelles frappes en Ukraine

Le président russe Vladimir Poutine a déclaré jeudi que les forces russes avaient atteint 17 cibles du jour au lendemain.

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Zimbabwe: 35 opposition leaders released, including Jameson Timba

A Zimbabwean court on Wednesday freed an opposition leader and 34 activists after handing them suspended prison sentences for taking part in what authorities called an unlawful assembly.

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Burkina summons newspaper head over Mali reporting

The High Council for communication or CSC argues the Observateur Paalga, a leading local newspaper, published an article allegedly "breaching the law, ethics and journalistic professional conduct".

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Interpol arrests 1,006 cybercrime suspects across Africa in two-months

The operation, dubbed Operation Serengeti, was conducted in collaboration with Afripol, the African Union’s police agency, and took place from September 2 to October 31 across 19 African countries.

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Prince William honors conservation heroes at Tusk Awards in London

The twelth edition of the Tusk Conservation Awards - a ceremony which honours the heroes of African conservation - took place in London on Wednesday.

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South Sudan's President urges focus on 2026 elections at Juba Forum

'It makes sense to say, any agreement to replace the existing one will defeat the principle of inclusivity and will certainly lead to a cycle of conflict'',

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Chine : une exposition d'objets égyptiens attire 1 million de visiteurs

Une grande exposition de 788 objets égyptiens anciens à Shanghai a franchi une étape importante en attirant 1 million de visiteurs depuis son lancement en juillet.

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Namibia waits for results of fiercely contested election

Polling booths closed at 21h on Wednesday with results of voting for a new president and parliament expected by the weekend.

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La Namibie attend les résultats d’un double scrutin historique

La Namibie attend les résultats des élections présidentielles et législatives. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, candidate du parti au pouvoir, pourrait devenir la première femme à diriger le pays.

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CPI : Israël fait appel des mandats d’arrêt contre Netanyahou et Gallant

Israël a fait appel des mandats d’arrêt émis par la CPI contre Benyamin Nétanyahou et Yoav Gallant. Les deux dirigeants contestent la légitimité de la Cour, qu’Israël ne reconnaît pas.

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Conflit Israël-Hezbollah : Beyrouth célèbre le cessez-le-feu au Liban

Alors qu’ils regagnaient progressivement leurs maisons, des Libanais ont défilé au milieu des décombres de la ville de Dahiyeh dans le sud de Beyrouth pour célébrer l’interruption des combats entre Israël et le Hezbollah.

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Tanzanians vote in polls the opposition says is rigged

About 31 million people were eligible to cast their ballots for more than 80,000 street and village leaders.

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Tanzanie : violences et accusations de fraude lors des élections locales

Les élections locales en Tanzanie, prélude à la présidentielle de 2024, sont marquées par des violences meurtrières. Le parti d’opposition Chadema accuse le pouvoir de fraudes massives et de répression, après l’assassinat de trois candidats et des affront

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Le chef de la diplomatie française en visite au Tchad et en Éthiopie

Première visite en Afrique subsaharienne de Jean-Noël Barrot depuis son entrée en fonction en septembre.

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No Comment : découvrez comment les artistes avaient imaginé le futur

L'exposition "Electric Dreams", Art et technologie avant internet, ouvre ce 28 novembre à Londres. Elle montre comment les artistes des années 1950-1990 ont utilisé les technologies émergentes pour créer des œuvres visionnaires.

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Mali : 4 cadres de la société canadienne Barrick Gold arrêtés

Les autorités maliennes ont arrêté quatre cadres d'une société minière canadienne, alors que le régime militaire continue de détenir des travailleurs pour faire pression sur les entreprises de son secteur minier afin qu'elles paient des millions de dollar

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Central African Republic: 10 dead in an ambush near a diamond mine

In the Central African Republic, gunmen killed six motorcycle taxi drivers and four of their customers near the diamond-mining town of Bria, authorities said Tuesday.

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Tate Modern showcases how artists have used technology to dream up the future

Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet opens on 28 November, showcasing how artists from the 1950s to the 1990s used emerging technologies to craft visionary works.

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Israël-Hezbollah : les déplacés regagnent le sud du Liban avec le cessez-le-feu

Après l’entrée en vigueur d’un cessez-le-feu entre Israël et le Hezbollah, des milliers de déplacés ont regagné leurs villages au sud du Liban.

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Le futur directeur-régional de l'OMS pour l'Afrique décède en Inde

Des plans pour rapatrier le corps du Dr Faustine Ndugulile, 55 ans, sont en cours, a déclaré Tulia Ackson, présidente du parlement tanzanien, ajoutant que les funérailles seraient annoncées plus tard.

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WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India

Ndugulile served as a member of parliament for Kigamboni Constituency in Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam. He was also the East African country's health assistant minister between 2017-2020 and the information and communication minister until

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Thousands of displaced Lebanese return to south following ceasefire

The ceasefire between Israeli and Hezbollah, which came into effect at four in the morning local time, appears to be holding.

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Chad: UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers

Speaking on condition of anonimity, Sudanese women and girls who found refuge in Chad alleged humanitarian workers and local security forces had sexually exploited them. The men allegedly offered money, easier access to assistance or jobs.

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Mali arrests top politician for criticizing Burkina Faso's ruling junta

N'Djim had claimed on the Joliba TV News broadcaster on Sunday that the military rulers of Burkina Faso, a close ally of Mali, made up evidence of a foiled coup in November.

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Tchad : l'ONU enquête sur des allégations d'exploitation sexuelle de Soudanaises

Les Nations Unies vont collaborer avec les autorités tchadiennes pour faire la lumière sur les faits.

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Mali : Issa Kaou N'Djim arrêté pour ses critiques contre le Burkina

La junte au pouvoir au Mali a arrêté mercredi l'un des principaux hommes politiques du pays pour avoir critiqué les dirigeants militaires du Burkina Faso voisin, selon son fils et une source judiciaire.

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Tanzanie : fin des opérations de sauvetage après l'effondrement d'immeuble

Le nombre officiel de morts est passé à 29, selon un compte rendu du porte-parole du gouvernement Thobias Makoba , mardi.

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RDC : vers une révision ou un changement de la Constitution ?

Alors que des débats sur la révision de la Constitution sont en cours en République démocratique du Congo, l’Union pour la démocratie et le progrès UDPS demande au président Tshisekedi d’opter pour un changement complet de la loi fondamentale de 2006.

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Élections en Namibie : jour de vote pour un double scrutin

La Swapo qui dirige la Namibie depuis son l'indépendance en 1990 veut se maintenir au pouvoir.

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Tanzania building collapse: Rescue efforts end, death toll rises to 29

Investigations are ongoing, spokesperson Thobias Makoba told reporters. The owner of the building in the Kariakoo area of Tanzania's economic hub was arrested.

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Namibia: voting underway as the country gears towards new leadership

About 1.4 million people — approximately half the Namibian population — are registered to vote to decide the president and the makeup of Parliament for a five-year term.

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Football : incertitude autour de l'avenir de Mo Salah à Liverpool

« Je n'ai pas encore reçu d'offre pour rester au club. Je suis probablement plus en dehors qu'en dedans », a déclaré Salah dimanche.

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Arne Slot addresses uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's future

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's future is not proving a distraction for the Egyptian forward as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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SA: Constitutional court hears PhalaPhala case, EFF hopes for an impeachment vote

Two South African opposition parties asked the country's top court Tuesday to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal where more than half a million dollars in cash was stashed in a couch at his ranch and then stole

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L'opposition sud-africaine menace de destituer le président Ramaphosa

En Afrique du Sud, l'opposition est prête à voter une motion de destitution contre le président Ramaphosa si l'affaire Phala Phala est examinée par la justice.

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Lebanon: Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect

The ceasefire took effect on Wednesday (Nov. 27) with the Lebanese army taking steps to redeploy south and Israel's army was set to withdraw.

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Israël-Hezbollah : le cessez-le-feu officiellement en vigueur au Liban

Toute violation de l'accord entraînerait une réponse ferme de la part d'Israël prévient Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Ghana : des ONG sonnent l'alarme sur les risques d'inondations

Les groupes environnementaux du Ghana demandent au gouvernement de donner la priorité à la protection contre les inondations et aux mesures préventives.

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Centrafrique : 10 morts dans une embuscade près d'une mine de diamants

Personne n'a immédiatement revendiqué l'attaque, mais la ville minière de Bria a été en proie à des combats entre les forces armées du pays et la Coalition des patriotes pour le changement, un groupe militant anti-gouvernemental, au cours des dernières an

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Risk of floods in Ghana’s capital of Accra blamed on city planning

Environmental groups in Ghana are sounding the alarm over the capital city Accra's vulnerability to flooding. They are urging the government to prioritise flood defenses and come up with other preventative measures.

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Tuesday, november 26, 2024

Élections en Namibie : Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah en lice pour la présidence

La Namibie pourrait élire sa première femme présidente ce mercredi. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, vice-présidente et figure du parti au pouvoir, promet une libération économique après avoir œuvré pour l'indépendance politique.

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Ruling party candidate Nandi-Ndaitwah favorite as Namibia votes

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday. Her South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) has been in power since independence in 1990

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Mathias Pogba jugé à Paris pour extorsion envers son frère Paul Pogba

Mathias Pogba, frère de l'ex-champion du monde Paul Pogba, est jugé à Paris pour extorsion et complot criminel. Accusé avec cinq complices d'avoir tenté de soutirer 13 millions d'euros à son frère en 2022, il risque de lourdes peines. Paul Pogba a choisi

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Pogba’s brother, 5 others accused of extorting France star go on trial

Pogba told investigators the alleged extortionists wanted to discredit him by claiming he asked a witch doctor to cast a spell on France teammate Kylian Mbappé. His brother Mathias denied the allegation

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Gastronomie : l’acarajé, une tradition afro-brésilienne célébrée à Rio

L’acarajé, héritier de la cuisine africaine, a été introduit au Brésil par les esclaves yorubas durant l’époque coloniale. Son nom, issu du terme yoruba « Akara », signifie « boule de feu », en raison de sa préparation dans de l’huile brûlante.

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Food festival celebrates Acarajé a traditional Afro-Brazilian street food

Acarajé - a traditional Afro-Brazilian street food made by women - has boomed in popularity with a dedicated festival in Rio de Janeiro. Until a few years ago, the fried bun was mainly available in the Brazilian state of Bahia but it is now sold in citie

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Mali cuts TV news station's signal over broadcast criticizing Burkina Faso's ruling junta

Mali’s ruling junta cut the signal of the popular news broadcaster Joliba TV News after a prominent politician criticized the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso during a televised debate, a journalist for the channel said Tuesday.

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Mali : les militaires coupent le signal de la chaine privée Joliba TV

Les militaires au pouvoir à Bamako reprochent à Joliba TV la diffusion d'une émission critique envers la junte burkinabè.

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Guerre Israël-Hamas : Netanyahu épinglé pour les attaques du 7 octobre

En Israël, une commission civile indépendante pointe Benjamin Netanyahu comme responsable des défaillances ayant conduit à l’attaque du 7 octobre 2023.

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Israel civil inquiry blames Netanyahu for October 7 failures

The commission led by retired judge Varda Alsheik presented its findings on Tuesday after a four month probe in which it heard some 120 witnesses. It determined that the Israeli government, its army and security services “failed in their primary mission o

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Dakar transforms into a cultural hub for the biennale of contemporary African art

As Dak’Art continues to celebrate the diversity and richness of African contemporary art, it remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for artists seeking to leave their mark on the global stage.

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Sénégal : Dak'Art, vitrine mondiale de l’art contemporain africain

Créée en 1992, la Biennale Dak’Art est un rendez-vous biennal qui place Dakar au cœur de l’art contemporain africain.

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Maroc : Oulad Ali Loued, capitale du poivron rouge

À Oulad Ali Loued, village du centre du Maroc, la culture du poivron rouge, essentiel à l’économie locale, subit les effets de la sécheresse. Malgré une baisse de production, les agriculteurs maintiennent l’exportation vers l’Espagne et l’Algérie.

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5 more have been rescued after tourist yacht sank in Egypt's Red Sea

The boat carried 13 Egyptians, including crew members, and 31 foreign nationals from the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, China, Slovakia, Spain, and Ireland.

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Guerre en Ukraine : Kourakhove bientôt sous contrôle russe ?

Les forces russes sont entrées lundi dans cette ville qui permet le ravitaillement des troupes ukrainiennes dans le Donbass.

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Egypte : 5 autres survivants repêchés après le naufrage en mer Rouge

Le nombre de survivants s'élève désormais à 33, tandis que sept personnes sont toujours portées disparues.

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Morocco's red pepper season set back by drought

The town of Oulad Ali Loued in central Morocco is known as the capital of red pepper and produces the most significant amount of red pepper in the kingdom

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Russian forces close in on Kurakhove as fighting intensifies

It is probably only a matter of time before the Russian troops take full control of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, said a military expert in a television interview with China Media Group (CMG) aired on Tuesday.

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Interpol : 1 006 suspects arrêtés en Afrique pour cybercriminalité

L'opération Serengeti, menée conjointement avec Afripol, l'agence de police de l'Union africaine, s'est déroulée du 2 septembre au 31 octobre dans 19 pays africains.

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Arrêt sur images du 26 novembre 2024

Africanews s’arrête sur les images les plus marquantes de l’actualité de la journée.

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U.N. humanitarian chief attends event in Sudan to raise awareness about violence against women

Human Rights Watch has accused the paramilitary group fighting against the military of rampant sexual violence against women, including gang rape and forced marriages of girls.

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'Moana 2' premieres in London

Set three years after the original film, “Moana 2” finds Moana again forced to head across the Pacific on an ocean adventure. But this time, she’s traveling with a crew, in a new canoe, and carrying new responsibilities. That includes her younger sister,

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ONU : 16 jours de lutte contre les violences basées sur le genre au Soudan

L'ONU a lancé à Port-Soudan une campagne de 16 jours d’activisme contre les violences basées sur le genre, visant à sensibiliser sur l’aggravation de la violence envers les femmes, notamment les agressions sexuelles.

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Esseulé dans la lutte contre Boko Haram, le Tchad veut quitter la FMM

Créée en 2015, la Force mixte multinationale vise à contrer les menaces du groupe Boko Haram dans la région du Lac Tchad.

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Colonisation and abuse stain Elizabeth II's memory in Africa

Africanews journalist Lauriane Vofo answers Euronews' questions on the African heritage of Queen Elizabeth II.

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First trailer of Bob Marley biopic 'One Love' unveiled

"Bob Marley: One Love" is set for release on January 12, 2024. It follows Robert Nesta Marley's career from his early days to becoming an icon in the 70's.

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Naomi Campbell makes creative directorial debut at New York Fashion Week

Campbell worked on the collection with emerging designers — Victor Anate, based in Nigeria, and New York-based Edvin Thompson.

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AFCON 2021: Historic win for Senegal in final against Egypt

After two hours of efforts and goal scoring opportunities, Senegal won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in the Olembé stadium of Yaoundé.

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Cameroon beats Burkina Faso to end AFCON 2021 in third place

At 0-2 by the end of the first half, Cameroon made a spectacular comeback during Saturday's game against Burkina Faso.

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All you need to know ahead of the CAF Awards

After a two-year hiatus, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards are back. The nominees in the 13 different categories will attend the event held in Morocco. Here is what you need to know about the star-studded ceremony.

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Find out what happened in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup draw

Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa and Zambia now know their contenders in the next FIFA Women's World Cup. If successful during their playoff, Cameroon and Senegal could also participate in the tournament that will be hosted in Australia and New Zealand.

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2022 French election: Bicultural heritage & citizen participation

Ileana Santos is one of the many French citizens who have multiple cultures. On Sunday, like more than 48 millions French voters she will cast her ballot to choose the next president. The French and Togolese tells Africanews how her cultural heritage infl

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How did Tunisia become a hostile land for sub-saharan African migrants? [Interview]

Migration researcher Ahlam Chemlali was the guest for Africanews special interview segment. She broke down how the lack of migration framework, politicians' demagoguegy and the consequences of E.U. migration deals lead to a hostile environment for sub-sah

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How did African teams do in their friendlies ahead of the Qatar World Cup?

Preparations for the November Football World Cup are not going smoothly for all African teams. Friendly matches were held on Tuesday, September 27. Cameroon and Tunisia lost. Senegal and Morocco secured draws. Ghana won against Nicaragua.

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AFCON: After qualification, it's celebration time in Cameroon and Burkina Faso

Burkinabe and Cameroonian football lovers were overjoyed by their countries' qualification, on Saturday, January 29, for the AFCON semi-finals.

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Nigerian refugee girls join AFCON celebrations in Cameroon

Minawao Refugee Camp Cameroon is home to thousands of Nigerian refugees. In the heart of it, a group of girls has formed an all-female football team.

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Meet the African nominees for Women’s and Men’s World Athlete of the Year awards

World Athletics published on Thursday (Oct 13) the list of nominees for Women’s and Men’s World Athlete of the Year. 4 African athletes appear on the lists.

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L'ONU appelle à la fin de l'utilisation des mines antipersonnel

L'utilisation de ces engins a été signalée dans plusieurs pays de la région du Sahel, en Afrique, ou limitrophes de cette région.

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Election campaign kicks off in Nigeria

The campaign for presidential and National Assembly seats officially kicked off Wednesday, Sept 28, in Nigeria. The electoral commission projected that 95 million voters would participate in the February election.

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IWD: Ending gender inequality in farming to achieve food security and generate growth

Gender inequality often results in a gender gap in productivity. "Substantial gender gaps in productivity have arisen not because women are less efficient farmers, but because women experience inequitable access to land and to agricultural inputs", a 201

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Global leaders call for nations to end production and use of land mines

At least 5,757 people were killed and wounded by land mines and unexploded ordnance last year, primarily civilians of whom a third were children, Landmine Monitor reported.

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South Africa: July 2021 unrest report points finger at "state unpreparedness"

On Monday, President Ramaphosa released a report he commissioned to an expert panel. The July 2021 riots killed over 300 people leaving hundreds bankrupt.

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