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In March 2023, Malawi was devastated by Cyclone Freddy, the longest tropical cyclone on record. More than 18 months later, villages ravaged by the storm still feel the effects: isolation, illness and increased poverty. The country's authorities, grapplin

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Burkina Faso military regime aims to reinstate death penalty, govt source says

Africa • 7:41 PM

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A Burkina Faso government source told AFP on Saturday that the military regime wants to reinstate the death penalty, which was abolished in the country in 2018. Amnesty International said in a statement in October that the use of the death penalty has su

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UN warns of malaria upsurge as South Sudan floods displace nearly 380,000

Africa • 8:37 AM

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Flooding in South Sudan has displaced more than 379,000 people, the United Nations said in its latest update on Saturday, warning that an upsurge in malaria is "overwhelming" the country's health system.

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Cyclists boost green transport in Dakar in the still dangerously dense traffic of the city

Africa • 12:35 AM

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In the Senegalese capital Dakar, a growing number of residents are turning to cycling for their daily commute. But the city, with its dense & chaotic traffic, remains a dangerous environment for cyclists. Many are calling on authorities to do more to red

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DR Congo convict claims he didn't take part in the coup attempt in appeals trial

Africa • 12:26 AM

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A Belgian national working for the DR Congo’s intelligence agency was sentenced to death in connection to an attempted coup in Congo in May. In an appeal, he argued that he is innocent, and is being pursued for political motives. Details with FRACNE 24's

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Mozambique: dozens killed in protests over contested election results

Africa • 12:23 AM

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Mozambique's opposition on Friday promised fresh protests, as rights groups said at least 30 people had been killed in three weeks of demonstrations over contested election results. More information with Armando Francelino Nhantumbo, journalist in Maputo

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Botswana's new president Duma Boko ends former ruling party's 58 years in power

Africa • 12:17 AM

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In Botswana thousands of people attended the inauguration of their country's new president, Duma Boko. His 'Umbrella For Democratic Change' party won 36 parliamentary seats and denied former president Mokgweetsi Masisi a second term. Addressing the natio

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Botswana's new president takes oath

Africa • 9:32 PM

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In tonight's edition, Botswana's new president Duma Boko is sworn in after his landslide election victory kicked out the party in power for nearly 60 years. Also, tensions are still running high in Mozambique after the October 9 election. And urban cy

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New inter-tribal clashes in Ghana kill at least 20 people in north-eastern region

Africa • 11:57 AM

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Over 20 people have died in inter-tribal conflicts in north-eastern Ghana. The area borders Burkina Faso which is currently battling an islamist insurgency, forcing thousands to flee. What do these new clashes mean for security in the area? Answer by FRA

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Sudan accuses Chad of aiding Rapid Support Forces rebel militia

Africa • 11:47 AM

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The feud between Sudan and Chad is now official. The Sudanese authorities have filed a complaint with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights against its neighbor. They accuse the country of arming the paramilitary militia known as the Rapid

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Ghana parliament adjourned indefinitely again, as government MPs boycott

Africa • 12:00 AM

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Ghana's parliament was adjourned indefinitely again Thursday following a no-show by lawmakers from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) during a high-stakes session shortly before elections.

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South Africa closes border again as post-election violence worsens in Mozambique

Africa • 9:14 PM

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Violent protests have escalated in Mozambique, with authorities reportedly using live rounds on citizens to quash dissent following a challenged election. Demonstrations began when opposition leader Venancio Mondlane’s lawyer was assassinated in his car,

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Congolese and Rwandan ministers met on Congolese soil: a step in the luanda process

Africa • 10:56 AM

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Congolese and Rwandan ministers have met on Congolese soil, under Angolan mediation. It’s an important step forward in the Angola-mediated peace process designed to end the M23 conflict. Tensions are still high, however, and fighting is still happening o

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Trump wins the White House: How is Africa greeting Trump's victory?

Africa • 9:40 PM

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In Uganda, Donald Trump's victory in the United States brings joy to even the top levels of the state and military. The Biden administration had imposed numerous sanctions on officials, military personnel and police officers over the past few years for c

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US presidential election: What's at stake for Africa?

Africa • 9:28 PM

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Healthcare professionals in Kenya are keenly watching the results of the US presidential election. The US and Kenya have strong partnerships in the military, economic and health sectors. In fact, Kenya’s healthcare system relies heavily on funding from W

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Taragalte Festival in Morocco: Three days and nights of festivities

Africa • 9:22 PM

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The Taragalte Festival is a nomadic cultural event in Morocco. Sculptors, jewelers, herders, and, above all, musicians from Tuareg, Amazigh, and other nomadic communities of the Maghreb and Sahel region gather for three days and nights of festivities.

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Floods in Chad: Tens of thousands of livestock drowned

Africa • 9:19 PM

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Since the end of July, nearly 2 million people have been reported as disaster victims due to widespread flooding in Chad. This year’s rainy season, running to the end of November, has been particularly fierce, with the UN and local authorities reporting

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What Africa stands to gain or lose from the US presidential election

Africa • 10:46 PM

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As attention turns to the United States ahead of the presidential election, we examine what's at stake for African nations. The vote could have large implications for the continent, given the huge economic and political influence that Washington holds. S

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Lightning strike kills more than a dozen people at Uganda refugee camp

Africa • 4:24 PM

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More than a dozen people, most of them children, have died after lightning struck a refugee camp in northern Uganda on Saturday. The refugees were sheltering in a makeshift church when lightning hit the metal roof and killed them.

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Seismic change in Botswana after ruling party loses power after 58 years

Africa • 9:09 PM

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After nearly 6 decades in power, the Botswana Democratic Party won only four parliamentary seat as voters rejected the party that has governed the country since the 1966 independence. Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change will replace President

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More than 50,000 vaccinated against mpox in DR Congo and Rwanda

Africa • 9:06 PM

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The WHO's director told reporters Friday that more than 50,000 people have been vaccinated so far against mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. More than 1,100 have died of mpox in Africa, and the African Unio

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Red All Saints' Day: Remembering the start of the Algerian War, 70 years ago

Africa • 10:30 AM

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On November 1, 1954, when Algeria was still under French colonial rule, members of the pro-independence FLN carried out a series of attacks across the country. This date has come to be known as the beginning of the Algerian War. In France at the time, th

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Botswana president concedes election, ending governing party's six-decade rule

Africa • 5:08 AM

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Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded election defeat on Friday after preliminary results showed that his party – which had been in power for 58 years – failed to win enough seats to govern. Masisi’s presidency was marred by high unemployment a

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Zimbabwe and Zambia grapple with their energy futures

Africa • 11:39 PM

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Clarisse Fortuné brings you a round-up of society, culture and hot topics from across the continent. This week on Across Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia are running on empty as drought dries up their shared hydroelectric dam. Now they must grapple with how t

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French PhD student held in Tunisia since October 19, supervisor says

Africa • 5:58 PM

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French PhD student Victor Dupont has been detained in Tunisia on breach of state security charges for at least 12 days. His academic surpervisor said he had been conducting interviews about the career paths of people who protested in 2011's uprising and

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Senegal PM Sonko's convoy attacked while campaigning for snap polls, party says

Africa • 2:49 PM

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Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was unharmed in an attack on his convoy while campaigning on Wednesday, his Pastef party said, but added that an allied party head suffered a broken arm after their convoy was pelted with stones. Senegal is set to v

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The Rumble in the Jungle, 50 years on: DR Congo remembers fight of the century

Africa • 9:27 PM

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October 30, 1974, is a legendary date in Congolese history. On that day, Muhammad Ali faced off against George Foreman in a world heavyweight championship boxing match in Kinshasa. Fifty years on, young boxers continue to draw inspiration from the event.

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Chad urges international community to boost support after Boko Haram attack

Africa • 3:16 AM

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After Chadian president Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday sent security forces in pursuit of the Boko Haram jihadists behind Sunday's attack that killed 40 Chadian soldiers, the landlocked country's government appealed for the international community to

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Nigeria's northern states face blackout after jihadist vandalism

Africa • 10:16 PM

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Northern Nigeria has been plunged into darkness for nearly two weeks. Engineers have been unable to carry out repairs due to insecurity. The Transmission Company of Nigeria says gunmen are occupying the area where the line is damaged. The power supply is

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Macron pledges French investment in disputed Western Sahara in speech to Morocco's parliament

Africa • 10:22 AM

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Speaking to Morocco's parliament on the second day of his state visit to the North African country Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron renewed France's support for Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara. Click on the player above to

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Burkina Faso put civilians at 'unnecessary risk' during jihadist attack, HRW says

Africa • 9:36 AM

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Human Rights Watch has accused Burkina Faso's government of putting civilians at unnecessary risk after at least 133 people were killed and hundreds wounded in a jihadist attack on the Barsalogho commune. The government, which denied the allegations, has

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More than 120 killed in RSF attack in Sudanese state of al-Jazira

Africa • 12:46 AM

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The UN Security Council met in New York on Monday to discuss the violence in Sudan, where civilians are increasingly caught in the crossfire. This is particularly the case since Friday in the state of al-Jazira, which had until now been relatively spared

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Sexual violence in war-torn Sudan on 'staggering' scale, UN probe finds

Africa • 12:23 AM

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The scale of sexual violence being commited in Sudan is "staggering", said the chair of a UN fact finding mission in the war-torn country on Tuesday. The investigation found evidence of gang rapes, violence and sexual slavery being used as a means of "te

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France, Morocco sign deals worth over 10 billion euros during Macron visit

Africa • 10:57 PM

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France and Morocco signed agreements worth up to 10 billion euros during President Macron's visit aimed at improving strained relations. Deals, witnessed by Macron and King Mohammed VI, cover sectors like energy and infrastructure, with more expected. Ma

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Boko Haram attack on Chad army garrison kills scores of people, government says

Africa • 1:08 PM

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Around 40 members of the Chadian army were killed in an overnight attack by jihadist group Boko Haram near the Nigerian border, the government and local sources said on Monday. Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said in a statement that he had vi

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At least 120 killed in paramilitary rampage on Sudanese villages

Africa • 11:01 AM

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Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed at least 120 people in the province of Gezira in a rampage that lasted several days in one town, said the Sudanese Doctors’ Union and the United Nations.

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Anger on the streets as ruling party candidate declared president-elect in Mozambique

Africa • 11:27 PM

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Protests quickly erupted across Mozambique on Thursday as the ruling Frelimo party was announced to have held onto power in this month's disputed election. It means Daniel Chapo will suceed President Filipe Nyusi, following a poll that both the oppositio

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Mo Ibrahim on African governance and grief over Sudan's war

Africa • 9:58 PM

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In this week's Across Africa, Georja Calvin-Smith speaks to Sudanese businessman Mo Ibrahim about the 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance and his immense sadness at the international community's failure to do more to protect Sudanese civilians caugh

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Nowhere to run? Sudan civil war pushes Darfur to the brink

Africa • 6:07 PM

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Far from the war in Ukraine and the multiple fronts in the Middle East, a power grab between feuding coup leaders rages on. Since April 2023, Sudan has descended into a full-blown civil war where momentum has swung several times and may be doing so again

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Explaining a dramatic week in Ghanaian politics

Africa • 10:00 PM

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Ghana's ruling NPP party has accused the speaker of parliament of undermining democracy, a day after he indefinitely suspended it following a walkout by MPs. The NPP claims Alban Bagbin is biased towards the opposition NDC amidst a high-stakes standoff o

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Kenya's ice hockey team now part of the International Federation

Africa • 1:51 PM

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The Kenya Ice Lions are Kenya’s ice hockey team. Aside from South Africa, Kenya is the only sub-Saharan African country with an ice rink. Recently, the team achieved a significant milestone: they are now members of the International Ice Hockey Federation

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Easing the burden of sickle cell disease in Africa: more campaigners push for improved care

Africa • 11:08 AM

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Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder that can leave sufferers struggling with serious, sometimes excruciatingly painful health complications. Most of the eight million people worldwide who have the disease are of African descent. With the ri

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In Uganda, opposition members found guilty

Africa • 10:55 AM

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In Uganda, the country's main opposition claims that the guilty verdict of 16 of its members accused of treachery followed after they were forced to confess to the charges. They had already spent four years in jail after their arrest ahead of the 2021 pr

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NGO warns of increase in sexual violence in DR Congo

Africa • 10:52 AM

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Healthcare workers, who are doing what they can to care for victims of violence in eastern DR Congo, say that they have seen a distressing increase in the number of people who have been targetted by sexual violence. Since 2021, survivors - both children

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Kenya's ice hockey Lions join international federation

Africa • 8:28 AM

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Have you heard of the Kenyan Ice Lions? They are Kenya's ice hockey team. Aside from South Africa, Kenya is the only sub-Saharan African country with an ice rink. Recently, the team achieved a significant milestone: they are now members of the Internatio

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Focus on the Sahel: Terrorism, NGOs and the Fulani communities

Africa • 5:25 AM

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Abuses by various jihadist groups, local militias and the Wagner Group are on the rise in the Sahel. The worsening security situation has forced the NGO Doctors Without Borders to suspend its operations. FRANCE 24’s Terrorism Expert Wassim Nasr correspon

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DR Congo's dawn of digital sovereignty

Africa • 9:52 PM

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FRANCE 24's Georja Calvin-Smith brings you a round-up of society, culture and hot topics from the continent. This week sees a big step for DR Congo's digital sovereignty as it inaugurates its first-ever data centre. Plus, an oil refinery in Nigeria could

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Making me dizzy: South Africa straightens up rebel motor of spinning

Africa • 9:41 PM

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FRANCE 24's Georja Calvin-Smith brings you a round-up of society, culture and hot topics from the continent. This week, the race to rebuild the Libyan city of Derna continues, and South Africa is in a spin over the potential professionalisation of previo

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How Egypt eradicated malaria after century-long effort

Africa • 3:15 PM

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The World Health Organization has announced that malaria has been completely eradicated in Egypt, calling the result "truly historic". The country has been pursuing this public health goal for nearly a century. How has it managed to achieve it? FRANCE 24

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Mozambique: Police and protesters clash in Maputo after disputed election

Africa • 8:41 PM

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It's been a day of unrest in Maputo, Mozambique, in the wake of the killing of two members of the political opposition on Saturday. This Monday, police fired tear gas at protesters, who were demonstrating against the killings and what they say is elector

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President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon after weeks abroad amid health rumours

Africa • 5:27 PM

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya returned to the capital Yaoundé on Monday after several weeks abroad, quelling rumours about his health that had circulated during his absence.

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