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Algeria on Saturday rejected France's accusation of escalation, denouncing a "campaign of disinformation" in their latest diplomatic row over the arrests of Algerian social media influencers accused of inciting violence.

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Celebrating Benin's Vodun heritage

Africa • 9:42 PM

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For the second year in a row, the city of Ouidah in Benin is playing host to Vodun Days - a celebration of the region's long spiritual traditions. France 24's correspondent Lilaafa Amouzou visited the festival and found out about efforts to dismantle myt

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UN says 3 million children facing acute malnutrition in war-torn Sudan

Africa • 12:53 AM

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Some 3.2 million children are expected to face malnutrition in Sudan this year, the United Nations Children's Fund said Friday. Aid agencies have complained of lack of access to the war-torn country, where both the army and paramilitary Rapid Support For

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Across Africa | Vodun music revival in Benin

Africa • 11:09 PM

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In this week's Across Africa: Vodun believers in Benin marry traditional faith with contemporary creativity to spread their heritage. Also, the African manatee has come under pressure over the decades from poaching and shrinking habitats, but one Cameroo

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Exiled opposition leader returns to Mozambique and says he is president-elect

Africa • 10:24 PM

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Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned to Mozambique from two months of self-exile. He had left the country late last year after presidential elections that he says were rigged. Hundreds of people died in a police crackdown on protests that fol

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Egypt unveils new archaeological wonders near Luxor's iconic temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Africa • 3:29 PM

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People visit newly unveiled archeological discoveries, including 4,000-year-old tombs of high-ranking officials and artwork from the time of Queen Hatshepsut, at an ancient necropolis in the famed city of Luxor. The artefacts, unearthed during a three-ye

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Chad capital calm after quashed armed assault on presidential palace

Africa • 12:25 AM

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Calm had returned to the Chadian capital N’Djamena, a spokesman for the military-ruled government said Thursday after an armed attack on the presidential palace by a 24-member commando unit the previous day was crushed.

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US accuses RSF paramilitary of Sudan genocide and sanctions its leader

Africa • 10:25 PM

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The world's largest humanitarian disaster continues to claim victims as the war in Sudan drags on. On Wednesday, 20 months into the conflict, the US called the actions of one half of the conflict genocidal and imposed sanctions on its leader. Mohamed Ham

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El Gobierno de Chad reporta calma en la sede presidencial tras un "intento de desestabilización"

Africa • 9:41 PM

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El Gobierno de Chad aseguró que la situación en la Presidencia estaba completamente bajo control el miércoles 8 de enero por la noche, después de que se escucharan disparos cerca del edificio en Yamena, la capital, algo que calificó de "pequeño incidente

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Attack on Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena leaves 19 dead

Africa • 8:17 PM

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At least 19 people were killed when gunmen attacked Chad's presidential complex in the capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, according to the government. Shortly afterward, Infrastructure Minister Aziz Mahamat Saleh said the situation was "under control."

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Editor of Somalia's first all-female media on challenging gender stereotypes

Africa • 12:58 AM

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According to its chief editor Hinda Abdi Mohamoud, Bilan Media gives Somali women "a space to work" and "real editorial power". Somalia's first female-only media outlet covers topics including climate change, people living with albinism and HIV/AIDS, whi

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Ghana presidential inauguration: Mahama returns as leader

Africa • 10:49 PM

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Ghana's new president promised to reset the nation as he was sworn in this Tuesday. It's not John Mahama's first turn in the hot seat, since he ran the country for four years prior to his predecessor Nana Akufo-Addo's two terms in office. Mahama's landsl

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Chad FM accuses Macron of ‘contemptuous attitude towards Africa'

Africa • 9:29 AM

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Chad and Senegal on Tuesday hit back at comments made by President Macron claiming that African countries in the Sahel had "forgotten to say thank you" to France for helping to combat jihadist insurgencies. Both countries have demanded in recent months t

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Kenya: Five abducted young men freed amid uproar

Africa • 10:20 PM

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Five young Kenyan men who disappeared last month in a spate of abductions targeting government critics were freed on Monday, local media and rights groups said. The kidnappings have dominated news and political discussions in recent weeks, with at least

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Ivory Coast's Abidjan on edge as ship loaded with volatile cargo nears port

Africa • 9:45 AM

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A vessel loaded with 20,000 tons of ammonium nitrate – the same chemical that left large parts of Beirut in ruins in an explosion in 2020 – is nearing the port of Abidjan. Campaigners have expressed concern about letting the ship unload its allegedly dam

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M23 rebels capture key town in eastern DR Congo, local official says

Africa • 6:48 AM

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M23 rebels on Saturday captured the key town of Masisi in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a lawmaker from the restive North Kivu province has said, warning of “a serious humanitarian crisis” in the region.

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Mayotte: casi un tercio de los hogares sigue sin electricidad

Africa • 12:41 AM

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Tres semanas después del devastador paso del ciclón Chido por Mayotte, se ha restablecido el suministro eléctrico al 69,7% de los ciudadanos, mientras que poco menos de un tercio de ellos sigue sin electricidad.

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France's waning influence in West Africa

Africa • 10:29 PM

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Ivory Coast is the latest country in West Africa to ask French troops to leave for good. It follows similar decisions by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal and Chad. We analyse France's shrinking military footprint in Africa and ask what it means for the

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Huge blaze destroys Ghana's largest used clothes market

Africa • 5:12 AM

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Ghana's informal economy suffered an enormous blow after a fire engulfed the Kantamanto used clothes market late Wednesday, displacing thousands of traders and destroying goods worth millions of the local cedi currency.

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Ghana: Over 100 shops destroyed in fire at market in Accra

Africa • 9:15 PM

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In tonight's edition: The popular Kantamanto market in Accra loses over 100 shops to fire in an early morning blaze. Also, we hear from some of the Chadian voters who worry that a homegrown national solution to a deepening security crisis is still out of

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'Time to move on': France faces gradual decline of influence in Africa

Africa • 6:41 PM

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Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will begin withdrawing in January as part of a shift towards strengthening its own military forces. This move follows broader trends across West Africa, with nations like Senegal and Chad also reevaluat

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Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw in January

Africa • 11:57 AM

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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year speech that French forces will withdraw from the West African nation in January, making it the latest country to weaken military ties with the former colonial power. Ouattara said late on Tue

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Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, becoming latest African country to do so

Africa • 9:18 PM

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In tonight's edition: The French military base in Abidjan will be handed back to Côte d'Ivoire in January 2025, President Alassane Ouattara says. Also, Zimbabwe’s blueberry sector is thriving. Plus we report on how young artists in Benin are breathing ne

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Ivory Coast president announces French troops' departure in January

Africa • 4:27 PM

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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year speech that French forces will withdraw from the West African nation in January, making it the latest country to weaken military ties with the former colonial power. French troops have been f

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French forces to withdraw from Ivory Coast, President Ouattara says

Africa • 9:36 PM

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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year address on Tuesday that the French military would hand over control of its military base in the capital Abidjan in January 2025 and noted that Ivorians should be proud of their own armed forc

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Happy New Year from Eye on Africa!

Africa • 9:25 PM

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In tonight's edition: A fierce debate has emerged in Tunisia over how to repatriate fighters who joined extremist groups in Syria and their children. Also, a new animal park in Gabon that used to be frequented only by ousted president Ali Bongo and his p

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Growing crime rate in South Africa bolster private security sector

Africa • 10:27 AM

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South Africa has the biggest private security industry in the world with three times more staff than the police force. The sector, which boasts 16,000 companies in South Africa, is negotiating a partnership with the police to deal with rampant crimes.

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Kenya detains protesters rallying against recent abductions

Africa • 9:21 PM

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In tonight's edition: Police in Kenya's capital Nairobi fire tear gas to disperse protesters and detain dozens who were demonstrating against what they say is a wave of unexplained abductions of government critics. Also, election officials in Chad put th

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Nigerians celebrate cultural heritage with Calabar Carnival

Africa • 1:07 PM

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Nigerians are celebrating the annual Calabar carnival with parades, music and shows. Dozens of performances showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage are on the agenda.

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Chad votes in triple elections after three years of military rule

Africa • 9:46 AM

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Voters in Chad went to the polls on Sunday for legislative, provincial and local elections after three years of military rule. Early figures suggested low turnout after opposition candidates, who claim that last year's presidential election was fraudulen

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Chad votes in first legislative elections since 2011

Africa • 9:44 AM

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Chad goes to the polls Sunday for legislative, provincial and local elections that are presented by the government as the last stage of a political transition after three years of military rule, but are being boycotted by the opposition. FRANCE 24's Corr

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Sudán cierra el 2024 en medio de una aterradora crisis humanitaria por la guerra

Africa • 12:55 AM

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A pesar de la llegada a la región de Jartum de los primeros convoyes de ayuda humanitaria desde el inicio de la guerra, Sudán sigue hundido en una de las peores crisis humanitarias del planeta. La intensificación de los enfrentamientos entre el Ejército

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Thousands flee Mozambique for Malawi to escape deadly post-vote violence

Africa • 9:04 PM

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Thousands of people have fled Mozambique for Malawi, authorities said on Saturday, with many fording over rivers to escape violent protests following a court ruling verifying October election results that opposition parties claim are fraudulent.

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Aid convoy reaches besieged south Khartoum for first time during Sudan civil war

Africa • 6:21 PM

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Aid trucks carrying food and medical supplies reached the Jebel Awliya area in Sudan this week for the first time since the country's civil war began in 2023, local volunteers said. The area, south of the capital Khartoum, is one of many in Sudan facing

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Senegal: PM Sonko seeks to repeal ex-president Sall's amnesty law

Africa • 9:28 PM

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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed the National Assembly this Friday to present the government's general policy. Sonko outlined key reforms such as tackling unemployment and migration, guided by the 2050 vision that now serves as the execu

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Ascienden a 134 los muertos en protestas por resultado electoral en Mozambique, afirma ONG

Africa • 6:16 PM

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La organización no gubernamental Plataforma Electoral Decide informa el viernes que aumentó a 134 del número de fallecidos en el país por las masivas manifestaciones en rechazo al resultado de los comicios presidenciales del pasado 9 de octubre, que fue

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Senegal PM Ousmane Sonko vows to repeal contested amnesty law

Africa • 5:15 PM

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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said that his government would submit legislation to repeal a law by former president Macky Sall granting amnesty for deadly political violence. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Aminatou Diallo.

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Senegal PM Sonko seeks to repeal former president's amnesty law

Africa • 1:33 PM

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Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko plans on submitting legislation to repeal an amnesty granted by former president Macky Sall ahead of the March 2024 elections. Critics have accused the law of shielding those responsible for serious crimes – includi

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2024 in Rwanda: Paul Kagame's hold on the country

Africa • 11:08 AM

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The year 2024 has been a defining one for Rwanda. It marked major genocide commemorations and general elections that secured Paul Kagame another five years in office, after his already 24-year-long presidency. Rwanda is often celebrated for its economic

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Cost of living looms over Chad legislative and local elections

Africa • 11:01 AM

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In Chad, only three days to go before parliamentary and local elections. It is the last stage of the military transition led by Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. Over the past two years, Chadian merchants have suffered from the rising price of diesel fuel, essen

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Senegal minister calls riflemen 'traitors', sparking controversy over revisionist take on history

Africa • 10:57 AM

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In Senegal, the Cheikh Oumar Diagne controversy is heating up. A few days ago, in an interview, the Minister in charge of General Resources at the Office of the President of the Republic described the Senegalese riflemen as “traitors”. This Thursday, he

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6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique

Africa • 10:39 AM

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At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Story by Laurent Berstecher.

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US airstrike in Somalia kills two Al-Shabaab members, including top commander

Africa • 4:14 AM

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The United States military said Thursday it carried out an airstrike in southern Somalia, killing two members of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group, including a senior commander. The strike, conducted in coordination with Somalia’s federal government,

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Mali says 70 missing after migrant boat sank between Morocco and Spain

Africa • 2:57 AM

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Authorities in Mali say a shipwreck off the coast of Morocco on December 19 left 70 people missing, including migrants from Mali. The vessel, carrying around 80 people, sank while en route to Spain. Eleven survivors were rescued.

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Over 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique prison amid post-election violence

Africa • 2:01 AM

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Thousands of prisoners escaped from a high-security facility in Maputo on Christmas Day following a rebellion during which at least 33 inmates were killed, police said. The chaos erupted amid violent protests and riots triggered by the confirmation of th

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France hands over first military base amid withdrawal from Chad

Africa • 4:14 PM

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France has officially handed over its first military base in Faya-Largeau to Chad as part of an ongoing withdrawal of French forces. This move follows Chad’s abrupt termination of military cooperation last month with its former colonial power. French tro

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More than 1,500 escape in Mozambique prison break amid election tensions

Africa • 8:03 PM

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More than 1,500 people escaped during a prison riot in Mozambique's capital Maputo that left 33 people dead on Wednesday. About 150 have since been recaptured injured, according to police general commander Bernardino Rafael.

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Mozambique: al menos 56 muertos en protestas tras anuncio de los resultados electorales, dice ONG

Africa • 12:06 AM

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La organización no gubernamental Plataforma Electoral Decide estimó el miércoles que al menos 56 personas han muerto tras dos días de protestas en rechazo al anuncio de resultados electorales de los comicios celebrados el 9 de octubre. El martes, el mini

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África en 2024: vientos de cambio, emancipaciones y desafíos

Africa • 6:56 PM

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¿Será 2024 recordado como el año que marcó un nuevo giro en África? Durante estos 12 meses se observaron una serie de transformaciones políticas, geopolíticas y sociales significativas, donde unos vientos de cambio emancipatorio han traído avances, pero

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Tense Christmas Eve in Mozambique after disputed election outcome

Africa • 6:51 PM

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Mozambique's capital Maputo and northern cities were hit by more unrest Tuesday, a day after a top court confirmed the ruling party's victory in a disputed poll. More than a 100 people have already died in the post-election violence. Opposition leader Ve

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Famine is spreading in war-torn Sudan, according to UN-backed report

Africa • 5:18 PM

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Famine is spreading in Sudan due to a war between the military and a notorious paramilitary group that has devastated the country and created the world’s largest displacement crisis, a global hunger monitoring group said.

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Sudan is 'largest humanitarian catastrophe in history': Head of International Rescue Committee

Africa • 11:00 AM

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FRANCE 24 spoke to David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). According to the group's annual watchlist of global humanitarian crises, some 10 percent of people in humanitarian need around the world are in Sudan, which

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Voice of 'The Lion King,' Lebo M, returns for prequel 'Mufasa' with signature sound

Africa • 10:59 AM

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Three decades after the original film, 'The Lion King' has roared back in movie theatres with its prequel, 'Mufasa.' A plenty has changed since the original film, but one thing has stayed the same: vocal performances by Lebo M. The legendary composer joi

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Nigeria: dozens die in stampedes at two separate food distributions

Africa • 10:50 AM

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Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children. Families are struggling during the country's worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. Details by FRANCE 24 corre

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