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Flags in Ghana are set to fly at half mast as the country mourns the deaths of the defence and enviroment ministers... who were both killed in a military helicopter crash. Edward O-mane Boa-mah and Ibrahim Mur-tala Muhammed were among five passengers abo

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Ghana’s defence, environment ministers among 8 killed in helicopter crash

Africa • 3:56 PM

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Ghana's defence and environment chiefs were killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday along with six others, the presidency said. The incident comes at a time of heightened regional security concerns amid rising jihadist activity near Ghana's northern b

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Gabon forest cave reveals clues about prehistoric central Africa

Africa • 10:06 AM

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In Gabon's sprawling forest, archaeologists dig for ancient clues that could unlock the secrets of how prehistoric humans lived and interacted in the changing landscape of central Africa. Two billion years ago, the eastern Gabonese region of Lastourville

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Rwanda to receive 250 migrants expelled by the US

Africa • 10:04 AM

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Rwanda will host up to 250 people expelled from the United States under an agreement with Washington, Kigali announced Tuesday. This marks a new chapter in a broad US campaign to send migrants on its soil to third countries. FRANCE 24's Juliette Montilly

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Colombian mercenaries seen in Sudan

Africa • 9:56 AM

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Colombian mercenaries have recently been identified among the foreign fighters supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have laid siege to El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, for over a year. It remains the only city in the region still held by

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The Bright Side: Nigerian fishermen hold fast to tradition amid rapid urban growth

Africa • 5:43 AM

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Beneath the looming luxury apartment towers rising along the reservoir’s edge, Maniru Umar dips his oar into the water, guiding his shallow wooden canoe through thick reeds. Motivated by a blend of pride and necessity, Umar and his fellow fishermen in Ni

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Colombian mercenaries spotted in Sudan amid deepening crisis

Africa • 8:48 PM

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Colombian mercenaries have reportedly joined the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's ongoing conflict. Fighters from the South American nation were allegedly spotted inside Darfur’s famine-stricken Zamzam refugee camp, which has become the epicentre of

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The Bright Side: Gabon's ancient caves shed light on 27,000 years of human history

Africa • 6:21 AM

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Archaeologists in Gabon have unearthed tools, pottery and teeth in forest caves dating back 25,000 years BC, offering insights into how ancient humans adapted to climate shifts in prehistoric times.

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Dozens dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen coast

Africa • 9:02 PM

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At least 76 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off the coast of Yemen. This incident is the latest in a series of migrant journeys through this dangerous route, as people desperately a

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Gunmen kidnap more than 50 people in Nigeria's northwest, UN report says

Africa • 3:03 PM

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More than 50 people in northwest Nigeria's Zamfara state were seized by bandits in a mass abduction Friday, a private conflict monitoring report created for the United Nations has found. Nigeria continues to struggle with a growing kidnap-for-ransom indu

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African Nations Championship kicks off

Africa • 1:10 PM

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African Nations football Championship kicks off this Saturday (August 2) in Tanzania. For the first time, three East African countries are hosting the competition: Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The tournament, which was supposed to take place in February,

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South Africa in 'negotiations' with US over tariffs as deadline pushed back by a week

Africa • 11:50 AM

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South Africa is among the countries facing President Donald Trump's new tariffs on exports, that are due to come into force on August 7, rather than August 1st as previously announced. President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will use the week-long delay to try

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Lesotho’s denim industry unravels as Trump’s tariffs deadline looms

Africa • 9:54 PM

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The African nation of Lesotho – the small, mountainous kingdom surrounded entirely by South Africa – once punched above its weight as the “denim capital of Africa.” But that reputation is rapidly unraveling. In April, US President Donald Trump imposed a

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Unrest over fuel price hike leaves at least 22 dead in Angola

Africa • 11:54 PM

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The Angolan government on Wednesday said that at least 22 people died as an increase in fuel costs in the oil-rich southern African nation caused two days of violent unrest, leaving hundreds injured and more than 1,200 people detained.

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Four dead during protests against fuel price hikes in Angola

Africa • 8:55 PM

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In Angola, gunfire was reported again in Luanda on Tuesday, as the city faced a second day of looting. The unrest – sparked by a taxi drivers’ strike over fuel price hikes – has brought the city to a standstill, halting transport and forcing shops to clo

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Ivory Coast President Ouattara to run for fourth term in October election

Africa • 1:48 PM

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Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara said on Tuesday he will run for a fourth term in the West African nation's presidential election on October 25. The 83-year-old's candidacy is contested after Ouattara reset the presidential term limit by changin

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Sudan's paramilitary group RSF names parallel government

Africa • 8:34 PM

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A coalition led by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is fighting for power in Sudan’s brutal civil war, has announced the formation of a new parallel government – further tearing the fabric of a fraying nation. In a video statement, the

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DR Congo church attack kills more than 30 worshippers

Africa • 3:26 PM

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An attack on a church in Komanda in northeastern DR Congo killed more than 30 worshippers, local officials said Sunday. Local sources said rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group that has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group

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Eswatini rights groups stage rare protest over ‘illegal aliens’ deported from the US

Africa • 9:55 AM

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The arrival of five "criminal illegal aliens" deported from the US under the Trump administration's anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent in the small African kingdom of Eswatini. Rights groups are questioning the lack of tran

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Senegalese shepherd's journey breaths new life into Fulani herding

Africa • 1:36 PM

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The story of this young shepherd is an extraordinary odyssey. In Senegal, the herder has just returned to his village after five years of transhumance across several countries. He set out with only a few sheep and came back with an impressive herd. Upon

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DR Congo tries ex-leader Kabila for treason in absentia

Africa • 11:58 AM

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Former Democratic Republic of Congo leader Joseph Kabila went on trial in absentia Friday on charges including treason over alleged support for Rwanda-backed militants. Kabila, who has lived outside the DRC for two years, stands accused at a military cou

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Nigeria: World Food Programme suspends aid over funding shortage

Africa • 12:02 AM

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Nigeria is facing “an unprecedented hunger crisis,” and the need for food is rising across west and central Africa while funds are shrinking, the U.N. food agency’s regional head said. Margot van der Velden said nearly 31 million people in Nigeria are fa

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DR Congo ex-leader Joseph Kabila goes on trial for treason

Africa • 3:27 PM

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Former Democratic Republic of Congo leader Joseph Kabila went on trial in absentia Friday on charges including treason over alleged support for Rwanda-backed rebels. He faces charges including homicide, torture and rape linked to the M23 rebels, as well

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TV commentator’s arrest in Senegal sparks debate over free speech

Africa • 8:45 AM

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Senegalese authorities have arrested several television commentator following their appearances or comments on a local talk show.

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DR Congo's Supreme Court to hear plea of ex-minister Mutamba

Africa • 9:27 PM

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In DR Congo, the trial of former justice minister Constant Mutamba proceeds in earnest, a day after an unsuccessful bid by his lawyers to have the case dismissed.

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The Bright Side: Morocco turns fog into drinking water

Africa • 12:23 AM

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For the past six years, Morocco has endured a severe drought that has drastically affected agriculture and water availability. Olive groves and vineyards have withered, and wells in remote mountain villages are drying up. Accessing groundwater by drillin

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UN releases report on Rwandan, Ugandan support for M23 rebels

Africa • 9:13 PM

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A panel of independent UN experts has released a highly anticipated report examining the latest phase of the long-running conflict in eastern DR Congo. It details advanced military support from Rwanda for the M23 rebel group, including air defence system

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Record 81 presidential candidates register in Cameroon

Africa • 8:32 PM

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Cameroon's President Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, is already the world's oldest head of state. In less than three months' time, he will seek re-election for an eighth term, which would see him reach the age of almost 100 at its end. Around 80 percent

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya: World’s oldest president is the favourite as he seeks an eighth term

Africa • 3:46 PM

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In power since 1982, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is the world's longest-serving leader. Despite corruption allegations, persistent poverty and even dissenting voices within his own party, the 92-year-old is the runaway favourite as he seeks an eighth

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DRC and M23 rebels sign ceasefire deal in Qatar

Africa • 9:25 PM

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DR Congo and M23 rebels have signed a ceasefire deal in Qatar to end fighting between the warring sides. Dubbed the Declaration of Principles, Saturday's agreement, which has been seen by the BBC, says both sides must refrain from attacks, "hate propagan

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Humanitarian sector in crisis as USAID cuts force NGOs to prioritise needs

Africa • 10:48 AM

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One of US President Donald Trump's first acts on his return to the White House was to suspend the activities of USAID, the United States Agency for International Development. The freeze has brought thousands of humanitarian programmes to an abrupt halt a

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Turning a desert into an oasis: Maroccan scientists transform fog into drinking water

Africa • 9:45 AM

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In Morocco, giant nets capture fog to provide drinking water to villages affected by extreme drought. Installed at over 1,200 meters above sea level, these collectors gather 37,000 liters per day, transforming the lives of nearly 1,000 residents. An inno

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DR Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels sign ceasefire agreement in Qatar

Africa • 9:29 AM

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The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group on Saturday signed a ceasefire deal to end fighting in eastern Congo following months of Qatari mediation. The agreement follows a separate Congolese-Rwandan peace deal signed in Washington last mo

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EYE ON AFRICA: South Africa to fight hunger on Mandela Day

Africa • 8:43 AM

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On Friday in Johannesburg, dozens of South African chefs, community cooks, caterers, and culinary students came together to prepare 67,000 liters (17,700 gallons) of soup to help feed the hungry in honor of Nelson Mandela Day. International Nelson Mandel

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Liberia: Hundreds rally in Monrovia to protest against Boakai's government

Africa • 9:13 PM

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In Liberia, hundreds of people took to the streets on Thursday, angry over perceived corruption in President Joseph Boakai's government and democratic backsliding in the West African country. Critics also accuse Boakai of economic mismanagement. Proteste

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France returns last military bases to Senegal

Africa • 11:02 AM

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France formally handed over its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, ending a 65-year presence in the country. The move marked the latest in a string of withdrawals from former French colonies as Paris faces growing calls across Africa to end its

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Frantz Fanon: From Martinique to Algeria, the journey of an anti-colonialist

Africa • 12:55 AM

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To mark the centenary of his birth, France in Focus looks back at Frantz Fanon's extraordinary career: a volunteer at the age of 18 to fight the Nazis, a committed writer against racism and colonialism, a visionary psychiatrist and a campaigner for Alger

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Burkina Faso's junta to dissolve independent election commission

Africa • 4:34 PM

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Burkina Faso's junta has announced plans to scrap its Independent National Electoral Commission, citing high costs and concerns over foreign influence. Electoral responsibilities will now be transferred to the territorial administration ministry, a move

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France ends military presence in Senegal

Africa • 2:38 PM

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France will formally hand over its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, ending a 65-year presence in the country. The move marks the latest in a string of withdrawals from former colonies as Paris faces growing calls across Africa to end its milit

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France returns military base to Senegal marking the end of its presence in West Africa

Africa • 10:15 AM

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France will formally hand over its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, ending a 65-year presence in the country. The move marks the latest in a string of withdrawals from former colonies as Paris faces growing calls across Africa to end its milit

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France hands back last military bases in Senegal, ending 65-year troop presence

Africa • 6:45 AM

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France has formally handed over its last military bases in Senegal on Thursday, ending a 65-year presence in the country. The move marked the latest in a string of withdrawals from former colonies as Paris faces growing calls across Africa to end its mil

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US deports five migrants convicted of crimes to Eswatini

Africa • 8:09 PM

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As part of the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented criminals, a plane carrying convicted rapists and child molesters deported from the US has landed in Eswatini. However, rather than being returned to their home countries (Vietnam, Jamaica,

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MSF accuses Ethiopian soldiers of 'targeted killing' of three staffers in Tigray in 2021

Africa • 8:16 PM

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said that three of its staff were intentionally killed by Ethiopian soldiers in Tigray in 2021. The victims were not caught in the crossfire, but were shot at close range while clearly identifiable as aid workers. The vi

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Former Nigerian president Muhammad Buhari dies aged 82

Africa • 8:30 PM

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Preparations for the funeral of Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari, which is set to take place on Tuesday, are underway in his hometown. Daura and the rest of Nigeria are in mourning following Buhari's death on Sunday at the age of 82 after a "p

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Kenya holds tribute to protester killed in government crackdown on dissent

Africa • 8:48 AM

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Hundreds of Kenyans have gathered to mourn the street vendor shot dead by police during recent protests in Nairobi. The tragedy has intensified calls for President William Ruto's resignation, following his controversial order to shoot anyone caught steal

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Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82

Africa • 12:42 AM

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Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari -- who led his country first as a junta strongman and later as an elected democrat -- died Sunday at the age of 82. He is remembered as a divisive figure who oversaw one of the country's most troubled periods. S

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya to seek eighth term

Africa • 8:49 PM

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Cameroon’s aging President Paul Biya announced on social media late on Sunday that he intends to seek an eighth term in office. Ninety-two-year-old Biya has ruled Cameroon for 43 years.

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Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari dies in London at 82

Africa • 4:50 PM

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Nigeria’s former strongman and president Muhammadu Buhari has died at a clinic in London, one of his aides said Sunday. He was 82.

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Guinea: Doumbouya's power leaves opponents mute with fear

Africa • 6:17 PM

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Opposition figures are disappearing in Guinea, and protests and media outlets have been banned. Four years after the coup, opponents of President Mamady Doumbouya are denouncing the general's stranglehold on Guinea. His supporters, on the other hand, pra

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Kidneys for cash: Inside Kenya's organ-trafficking network

Africa • 11:46 AM

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Back in April, Kenyan authorities launched an investigation into a major kidney-trafficking ring. Wealthy international patients have been travelling to the East African country to obtain life-saving organs, while vulnerable local donors are exploited to

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