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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed President Bola Tinubu to the Élysée palace on Thursday, the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades. Paris is seeking to expand its influence on the continent to include English-speaking n

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Namibia votes for new president and parliament as ruling party faces toughest race yet

Africa • 9:31 PM

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Thousands of Namibians queued late into Wednesday evening to have their say in general elections. Logistical issues held up the scheduled closure of pivotal presidential and legislative polls. The vote was held as the ruling SWAPO party faced its stronge

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África frente a sus aspiraciones frustradas en la COP29

Africa • 4:45 PM

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La COP29 concluyó con la promesa de 300.000 millones de dólares anuales hasta 2035, un compromiso que dejó a los negociadores africanos profundamente insatisfechos. Su demanda inicial era de 1.3 billones de dólares, lo que evidencia una brecha abismal. E

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World Food Programme scales up operations to deliver aid in famine-hit Sudan

Africa • 9:39 AM

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Displaced people living in Sudan's North Darfur state cheer at the arrival of the first convoy of food and supplies in months, but the glimmer of hope is still vastly short of what's needed. Also, Namibia heads into general elections, with the ruling par

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Algeria holds French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal on national security charges

Africa • 5:13 PM

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Algerian authorities have detained the prize-winning French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal on national security charges, his French lawyer said on Tuesday, days after French authorities expressed concern over the writer's fate.

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Congo, Rwanda sign key agreement to advance peace process in eastern DRC

Africa • 12:48 AM

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The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, with Angola's mediation, signed a key peace document on Monday to address the conflict in eastern DRC. Despite ceasefire violations by the M23 militia, which has displaced thousands since 2021, diplomatic dial

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Tras dos años del fin de la guerra en Etiopía, fuerzas eritreas aún ocupan zonas fronterizas

Africa • 10:11 PM

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Dos años después del fin a la guerra de Tigray en Etiopía, ¿cuál es la situación? El conflicto se saldó con casi 600.000 muertos y con combates en los que los soldados eritreos lucharon junto al Ejército federal etíope contra el Frente Popular de Liberac

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Thousands take to streets of Angolan capital Luanda in anti-government protest

Africa • 9:28 PM

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Thousands of people have marched against the government in Angola, protesting against the high cost of food, poverty and other issues. It’s the first large demonstration since the contested general election in 2022.

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Masacres, torturas y secuestros: la brutal ola de venganza de los paramilitares en Sudán

Africa • 9:10 PM

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El 25 de octubre, las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido (FAR) atacaron la aldea de al-Sariha, en el centro de Sudán. Filmada por residentes locales y por los propios paramilitares, la ofensiva dejó 124 muertos, 200 heridos y 150 rehenes. La investigación de Los Ob

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'We need to reframe the language' on FGM as sexual assault, survivor Leyla Hussein says

Africa • 11:52 AM

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A woman who was subjected as a child to Female Genital Mutilation has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the violence and torture she was forced to undergo. Leyla Hussein is a psychotherapist who now specialises in supporting survivors of sexual abuse. She grew u

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COP29 drags on as developing nations reject $250 billion offer

Africa • 10:25 PM

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In tonight's edition: A draft deal on climate finance has been rejected by African nations at the COP29 summit. Also, the Algerian Press Agency confirms that Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal has been arrested by Algerian authorities. Plus, support

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Concern in France over fate of prize-winning French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal

Africa • 2:30 PM

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French President Emmanuel Macron is "very concerned by the disappearance" of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said. Known for his strong stance against both authoritarianism and Islamism, the 75-year-old writer was arrested on Saturday a

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Senegal ruling party wins by a landslide in parliamentary elections

Africa • 11:29 AM

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Senegal's ruling party won over three-quarters of parliamentary seats in weekend elections, according to national provisional results announced Thursday, potentially handing them the means to deliver their ambitious reform agenda. Story by Thibault Franc

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Heroin destroying lives in Kenya: trafficking to Europe fuels rising local addiction

Africa • 10:40 AM

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Kenya has long been a transit country for heroin smuggled from Afghanistan to South Africa and back up towards Europe. In recent years, the drug has spilled over into some communities, fueling addiction. Story by Laurent Berstecher.

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SADC extend troops deployment in Congo and push for peace in Mozambique

Africa • 10:36 AM

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Southern African leaders resolved Wednesday to extend for another year the presence of regional troops deployed to fight rebels in conflict-torn eastern Congo, and also pledged to work toward peace in Mozambique, where disputed elections stoked unrest. D

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Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after the US indicts the Indian tycoon

Africa • 10:29 AM

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Kenya’s president said Thursday that he has cancelled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Indian tycoon Gautam Adani after U.S. indicts one of Asia's richest men for bribery and fraud. Story by Laurent Berstecher.

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Mali junta appoints Abdoulaye Maïga to replace previous PM

Africa • 10:25 AM

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Mali's military junta has appointed General Abdoulaye Maïga as Prime Minister to replace Choguel Kokalla Maïga, who was sacked after criticizing the vagueness of the military's departure date. General Maïga was until then government spokesman. Story by C

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Mali's junta appoints general to replace sacked civilian PM

Africa • 10:16 PM

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In tonight's edition: Mali's ruling junta appoints Abdoulaye Maiga as the country's new prime minister. Also, Kenyan President William Ruto cancels controversial deals with India's Adani Group. Plus, Southern African leaders resolve to keep troops in con

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Mali's junta names Abdoulaye Maiga new prime minister, state TV reports

Africa • 12:08 AM

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Mali's ruling junta on Thursday appointed spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga as prime minister after firing Choguel Maiga, state television ORTM said on Thursday.

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DR Congo opposition wants to block Tshisekedi's plan to change constitution

Africa • 9:25 PM

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In DR Congo, parties from the political opposition have announced that they consider President Felix Tshisekedi’s plan to change the constitution as tantamount to a coup d’etat, and vowed to fight the move.

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Mali junta sacks Prime Minister Maiga and his government

Africa • 7:48 PM

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Mali's military junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita fired Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his government on Wednesday. A few days previously, Maiga, who was appointed by the military in 2021, had publicly condemned the lack of clarity regarding th

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ICC sentences Timbuktu’s Islamist former police chief to 10 years for war crimes

Africa • 3:17 PM

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The International Criminal Court sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in the historic desert city of Timbuktu in the West

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Senegal: el oficialismo consolida su poder en las elecciones legislativas

Africa • 2:05 AM

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El partido de Gobierno Pastef se perfila como claro vencedor en las elecciones legislativas del 17 de noviembre en Senegal. De esta forma, el oficialismo consolida su respaldo popular tras ocho meses de la elección de Bassirou Diomaye Faye como president

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All 24 qualified teams confirmed for Africa Cup of Nations 2025

Africa • 9:40 PM

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The tickets for next year's Africa Cup of Nations have been booked. Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania will be flying to Morocco when the competition begins at the end of next year. Meanwhile, the standoff continues between hundreds of illegal miners and

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Gabon says yes to new constitution, one tailored to the current leader Brice Oligui Nguema?

Africa • 11:22 AM

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Gabon's military rulers said Sunday a new constitution drawn up by the regime's General Brice Oligui Nguema had been overwhelmingly approved in this weekend's referendum, according to provisional results it published. For more information, FRANCE 24's Je

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Gabon early results show voters back new constitution

Africa • 11:17 AM

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Gabon's military rulers announced their new constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, according to provisional results it published Sunday, marking a new chapter for the oil-rich African nation. Details by Laurent Berstecher.

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Senegal's Faye and Pastef party wins mandate for reform in legislative election

Africa • 11:15 AM

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Senegal's governing party is poised to win a parliamentary majority as main opposition leaders conceded defeat Monday in an election determining whether newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can carry out ambitious reforms he promised during his

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Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in the war between Sudan's rival forces

Africa • 10:58 AM

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Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Monday calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Sudan's military and paramilitary forces and delivery of humanitarian aid to millions in desperate need.

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President Faye wins mandate for reform in Senegal

Africa • 11:05 PM

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The governing Pastef party is projected to secure a landslide victory in Senegal’s legislative elections. A win for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko would bolster their mandate to implement ambitious reforms and tackle the

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Senegal ruling party on track to win majority in legislative elections

Africa • 2:23 PM

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Senegal's ruling party is heading for an overwhelming victory in weekend legislative polls, according to media projections Monday, paving the way for it to deliver the promise of ambitious reform that swept it to power eight months ago. Story by Camille

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Senegal’s ruling party poised to win majority, main opposition leaders concede defeat

Africa • 2:04 AM

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Senegal’s ruling party, Pastef, was on Monday on course to win a parliamentary majority in the legislative elections that were held over the weekend. The country’s main opposition leaders, including former president Macky Sall, have conceded defeat and c

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Gabon backs new constitution a year after military seized power

Africa • 1:07 AM

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Gabonese voters approved a new constitution with 91% backing in Saturday's referendum, Interior Minister Hermann Immongault announced, more than one year after soldiers overthrew the country's longtime president. Final results await confirmation by the C

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Senegal's president creates "tradi-modern" fashion waves across the country

Africa • 5:35 PM

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In Senegal, politicians' sartorial choices are spreading to the streets of Dakar and beyond. A trend that has been going viral in recent weeks and made news headlines, it's a trend called “tradi-modern,” worn by the President and Prime Minister, that mor

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Senegal: president aims for resounding majority in snap parliamentary elections

Africa • 5:26 PM

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Polls opened in Senegal on Sunday for a parliamentary election that is set to determine whether the country’s newly elected president can carry out ambitious reforms. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Caitlin Kelly.

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Senegal votes in parliamentary poll as Faye eyes majority to enact reforms

Africa • 1:42 PM

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Months after Bassirou Diomaye Faye won Senegal's March 2024 presidential election, voters in the West African nation cast their ballots Sunday in parliamentary elections that could decide if the new president has a legislative majority to push through am

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Gabon votes on new constitution hailed by junta as 'turning point'

Africa • 10:54 AM

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Gabon extended a night curfew Saturday as it held a referendum on a new constitution the ruling junta says will mark a new chapter after 55 years of dynastic rule in the oil-rich African nation. Details by Yinka Oyetade.

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Senegal heads to polls as new leaders eye parliamentary win

Africa • 10:06 AM

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Senegal on Sunday voted in parliamentary elections, with the new leaders aiming for a resounding majority to see through the promise of ambitious reform that swept them to power eight months ago. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Caitlin Kel

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South Africa: volunteers seek help to illegal miners trapped in disused mine

Africa • 5:44 PM

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In South Africa, hundreds of illegal miners remain underground at an abandoned goldmine. The gouverment has rejected calls for the miners to be allowed to leave the deep shaft underground without being arrested. Volunteer rescue workers have been calling

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En Gabón, los electores están llamados a votar la nueva Constitución

Africa • 3:02 PM

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El sábado abrieron sus puertas los centros de votación en Gabón para que los ciudadanos expresen su opinión sobre el proyecto de la nueva Constitución. Después del golpe de Estado de agosto de 2023, el régimen del general Brice Oligui Nguema ha presentad

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Empowering black children through play: Nubian Princess dolls

Africa • 11:10 AM

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Renee Bissohong, lives in the UK where she witnessed a young Black girl’s disappointment with her own appearance, and decided to act. She created a line of dolls celebrating African beauty, with the mission of empowering the next generation. The creator

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Sweet success for DRC business as producers, retailers and investors to boost growth

Africa • 11:03 AM

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In DR Congo, the Manitech company, is a success story... Based in Kinshasa, it produces jams, peanut paste and spices that are 100% local. Its goal is to promote local products and compete with imported ones. Report by Emmet Lingingstone and Aurélie Bazz

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South Africa: volunteers bring aid to illegal miners holed-up underground

Africa • 10:58 AM

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Volunteers intervened in South Africa, after government says it won't help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country's North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal m

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Kenya's cultural renaissance seeks to Africanise heavy rock and metal

Africa • 10:33 AM

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As the global music scene continues to evolve, a vibrant and powerful movement is emerging from the heart of East Africa. Rock and metal music are making waves in Kenya, captivating audiences and inspiring a new generation of musicians. This surge is not

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Gabon votes in post-coup constitutional referendum

Africa • 3:31 AM

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More than a year after Gabon's ruler Ali Bongo was toppled in a military coup, Gabon's citizens are voting Saturday in a constitutional referendum hailed as a "major turning point" by the junta. The new constitution would require presidential candidates

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La inquietud de los pequeños cultivadores de Etiopía ante las nuevas normas de la UE

Africa • 12:55 AM

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Los pequeños caficultores y cultivadores de flores de Etiopía se enfrentan a un reto abrumador ante las nuevas regulaciones de la Unión Europea. A partir de enero de 2025, deben cumplir con una ley que establece estrictas normas ambientales para exportar

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Empowering Black children through play

Africa • 10:18 PM

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Black children often struggle to see themselves reflected in mass-market toys. In this episode, we meet a UK-based Cameroonian entrepreneur who decided to take action. She created a line of dolls that celebrate African beauty, with the mission of empower

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Widespread rape in Sudan's civil war: Women and girls targeted by paramilitary

Africa • 2:05 PM

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A spike in violence in Sudan's civil war sees a rise in the number of women and girls being raped by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the east of the country. Also what happens when men outnumber women in some cases as high as 25 percent in parts of

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Senegal prepares to head to the polls for snap elections

Africa • 9:38 PM

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In tonight's edition: Senegal is on the home stretch of Sunday's parliamentary elections. It's a decisive moment for the ruling party PASTEF in its quest for a majority at the National Assembly. Also, an Amnesty International report discloses that French

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Two years after Ethiopia's Tigray war, Eritrean forces still occupy border regions

Africa • 12:17 AM

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Two years after the Pretoria agreements ended the Tigray war, what’s the situation on the ground? The conflict resulted in nearly 600,000 deaths, with Eritrean soldiers fighting alongside the Ethiopian federal army against the Tigray People’s Liberation

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Breakaway Somaliland votes as quest for recognition gathers pace

Africa • 9:53 PM

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In tonight's edition: Voters in Somaliland turned out on Wednesday to choose their next president. Also, In Uganda, two young influencers were arrested this week for insulting President Museveni on TikTok. Plus, Gabonese will cast their vote this Sunday

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Niger military junta bans French humanitarian NGO Acted

Africa • 10:11 AM

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Niger's military rulers on Tuesday withdrew French humanitarian NGO Acted's licence to operate amid tensions with its former colonial ruler.

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Una mirada al inicio de la Guerra de Argelia setenta años después

Africa • 11:37 PM

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El 1 de noviembre de 1954, cuando Argelia aún estaba bajo dominio colonial francés, miembros del FLN independentista llevaron a cabo una serie de atentados en todo el país. En Francia, se hablaba de agitadores y bandidos. Pero, en realidad, fue el comien

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Jailed Eritrean journalist wins human rights prize

Africa • 9:22 PM

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In tonight's edition: Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Issak, who has been imprisoned without charge for over 23 years, is awarded the Swedish Edelstam Prize for his fight for freedom of expression. Also, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko urges re

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Trump vuelve al poder: ¿qué está en juego para África?

Africa • 8:26 PM

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Donald Trump está de regreso a la Presidencia estadounidense. Aunque el continente africano siguió de cerca las elecciones, parece estar lejos de las prioridades del presidente electo. En su primer mandato, Trump evitó visitar África y utilizó términos d

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