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Nigerian protesters arrested for waving Russian flags
Africa • 8:26 PM
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Hardship protests continue in Nigeria even though the size of rallies shrinks. Meanwhile, the Kremlin denies having anything to do with demonstrators being arrested in northern states for carrying Russian flags. Also, a mutated mpox strain that health of
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¿Qué implica el apoyo de Francia a la soberanía marroquí sobre el Sahara Occidental?
Africa • 5:24 PM
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En un giro de postura, Francia manifestó su apoyo total a la soberanía de Marruecos sobre el Sahara Occidental, lo que desencadenó un revés diplomático con Argelia. Argel, principal soporte de los independentistas saharauis, advirtió que atribuiría "la r
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Hopeful candidates to Tunisia's presidential election complain of restrictions
Africa • 10:44 AM
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Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday submitted his official candidacy for the country's upcoming presidential election while key candidates said they were being barred from challenging the incumbent president. Civil society groups and political figure
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Ukraine denies involvement in Mali attack, says cutting of ties 'short-sighted'
Africa • 10:39 AM
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Ukraine on Monday denied any involvement in northern Mali fighting that led to the death of Malian soldiers and Wagner fighters in July, describing Mali's decision to sever diplomatic ties over the incident as "short-sighted and hasty". Story by Emerald
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Fighting intensifies in Eastern DR Congo despite ceasefire agreement
Africa • 10:35 AM
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In DR Congo, the Angolan-mediated ceasefire in North Kivu province did not last 24 hours. Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took control of a town on the Ugandan border on Sunday August 4, the day the truce came into effect.
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Nigerian protesters defy president’s request to stop amid the worst cost-of-living crisis in years
Africa • 10:33 AM
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Protests against economic hardship continued for a fifth day in several Nigerian states on Monday, a day after the president called for an end to the demonstrations that have faced a crackdown from security forces.
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Somalis protest following an Al-Shabaab assault that killed at least 37 in Mogadishu
Africa • 10:30 AM
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Several hundred Somalis demonstrated on Monday in response to a call from the government against the Shebaab rebels. The rally was held on the Mogadishu beach where the jihadists carried out a deadly attack on Friday evening. A suicide bomber and several
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US military completes withdrawal from final base in Niger
Africa • 9:26 AM
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The US military withdrew from a final base in jihadist-hit Niger on Monday, more than a year after coup leaders in the African country demanded its troops leave. Story by Léo Paichard and Oliver Farry.
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Key Saied critic gets jail sentence as Tunisia presidential hopefuls report blocks to entering race
Africa • 2:58 AM
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Abir Moussi, a fierce critic of Tunisian President Kais Saied regarded as a potential candidate in the upcoming presidential election, was given a two-year jail sentence on Monday for criticising the country's High Independent Authority for Elections, jo
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Monday, august 5, 2024
Hundreds of Somalis protest against Al Shabaab after deadly Mogadishu attack
Africa • 8:17 PM
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Hundreds of Mogadishu residents gathered at Lido Beach on Monday to denounce the deadly terrorist attack that took place in the Somali capital over the weekend. Authorities say 37 people were killed and over 200 injured in an attack claimed by the al Qae
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Mali says cutting ties with Ukraine over alleged involvement in rebel attack on Wagner
Africa • 10:02 AM
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Mali is immediately cutting diplomatic ties with Ukraine over comments by a spokesperson for Ukraine's military intelligence agency (GUR) about fighting in its north that killed Malian soldiers and Wagner fighters in late July, it said on Sunday.
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Sunday, august 4, 2024
Nigeria's president calls for end of protests against economic hardship, a 'bloodshed'
Africa • 10:32 AM
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Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Lagos, Chinw
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Nigeria's president calls for end of protests against economic hardship, a "bloodshed"
Africa • 8:50 AM
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Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship.
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Saturday, august 3, 2024
East African filmmakers in the spotlight at Kigali festival
Africa • 11:00 AM
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In Rwanda, the Kigali Cine Junction film festival opened its doors yesterday for its second edition. Organizers hope to make the event the high point of the 7th art by bringing together professionals from the Great Lakes region and bringing films closer
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Niger oil exports under threat, as Patriotic Liberation Front warns of more pipeline attacks
Africa • 10:56 AM
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Recent months have seen a series of attacks by armed rebels on the Nigerien pipeline designed to carry oil from Niger to Benin for international export. This massive pipeline was built with the help of a Chinese company, but now faces significant threats
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Rights group says security forces have killed 13 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a third day
Africa • 10:51 AM
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Nigerian police fired shots in the air to break up protests in the capital Abuja on Friday as rights group Amnesty International accused security forces of killing at least 13 demonstrators during nationwide rallies against economic hardship.
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More than 30 killed in Somalia beach attack claimed by Al-Shabaab
Africa • 9:31 AM
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At least 37 people have been killed and scores wounded following an attack by an Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen at a popular beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police said Saturday. It was the latest in a string of attacks claimed by the Islami
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Más de 30 muertos en atentado en una playa de Somalia reivindicado por Al Shabaab
Africa • 12:44 AM
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Al menos 32 personas murieron y decenas resultaron heridas en un atentado perpetrado por un terrorista suicida y varios hombres armados de Al Shabab en una popular playa de Mogadiscio, la capital de Somalia, según informó la Policía, el sábado 3 de agost
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Friday, august 2, 2024
Anger mounts in Nigeria over spiralling cost of living
Africa • 10:30 PM
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Nationwide protests against Nigeria's rising cost of living enter their second day. Demonstrators have clashed with police, prompting authorities to enforce curfews across several northern states. Also in this edition, a pipeline carrying oil from Niger
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"Tenemos hambre": el grito de las protestas que han dejado al menos 13 muertos en Nigeria
Africa • 7:27 PM
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Amnistía Internacional documentó 13 muertes por las protestas en Nigeria. Manifestaciones que se iniciaron el jueves y cuyo detonante es la crisis económica que vive el país. Las movilizaciones tienen lugar tras el fracaso de las medidas de austeridad ap
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Bombing in Nigeria's Borno state kills more than 15 people, say police
Africa • 4:34 AM
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Although no one has claimed the attack, Boko Haram are suspected to be behind a bombing which killed at least 16 people on Wednesday, the latest in a series of lethal attacks against civilians in the area.
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At least 21 dead as heatwave sweeps across Morocco
Africa • 12:40 AM
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A heatwave in Morocco has killed at least 21 people in a 24-hour period in the central city of Beni Mellal last week, according to the health ministry. The North African country, which is sweltering under soaring temperatures of up to 48 degrees Celsius,
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Thursday, august 1, 2024
Table tennis player Ibrahima Diaw on his Olympic journey for Senegal
Africa • 10:45 PM
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Ibrahima Diaw is representing Senegal at the 2024 Olympics in table tennis. He easily beat Nepal's Santoo Shrestha (4-0) in the first round, but fell to Hong Kong's Chun Ting Wong (4-3) in the round of 32 on July 29. This brings the 32-year-old player's
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Mali rebels claim to have killed at least 130 soldiers, Russians in July clashes
Africa • 7:48 PM
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Mali's Tuareg rebels announced on Thursday that they had killed at least 131 Malian soldiers and Russian Wagner mercenaries during intense clashes in late July. Despite the heavy losses, Russia reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Malian junta, em
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Wednesday, july 31, 2024
Sudan's army chief Burhan rules out negotiations with RSF after drone strike
Africa • 10:37 PM
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Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan struck a defiant tone on Wednesday after a drone hit an army base he was visiting in eastern Sudan, casting doubt on recent efforts to bring an end to the country's 15-month civil war. The attack took place at a
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Sudan: Burhan rules out negotiation
Africa • 10:02 PM
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Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan struck a defiant tone on Wednesday after a drone hit an army base he was visiting in eastern Sudan, casting doubt on recent efforts to bring an end to a 15-month civil war. The attack took place at agraduation ce
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Guinea court sentences ex-dictator Camara to 20 years over 2009 stadium massacre
Africa • 7:26 PM
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More than a decade after the brutal 2009 massacre and mass rapes of demonstrators at a Conakry football stadium shocked the world, a Guinean court on Wednesday sentenced former junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in jail for crimes against human
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¿Qué ha pasado en Níger un año después del golpe militar?
Africa • 2:14 AM
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En julio de 2023, un grupo de militares se alzó contra el presidente de Níger, Mohamed Bazoum. Tras el golpe, el grupo estableció un régimen que ahora controla el país. En su año en el poder, la junta liderada por el general Abdourahamane Tchiani ha impl
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Tuesday, july 30, 2024
Algeria withdraws envoy to France amid Western Sahara spat
Africa • 8:31 PM
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Algeria pulls its ambassador to France after Paris throws is support behind Morocco's stalled plan to establish limited autonomy for Western Sahara. The move puts France at odds with Algiers, which backs Polisario Front separatists who are demanding full
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Francia cambia de postura y respalda plan marroquí de autonomía para Sáhara Occidental
Africa • 11:14 AM
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En un marcado alejamiento de su posición histórica, el martes 30 de julio Francia pasó a reconocer la soberanía de Marruecos sobre Sáhara Occidental, asestando un duro golpe al Frente Polisario, apoyado por Argelia, que reivindica un Estado independiente
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Monday, july 29, 2024
Morocco's King Mohamed VI pardons imprisoned journalists, activists
Africa • 11:53 PM
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI pardoned three journalists, as well as an activist and a historian on Monday to mark his 25th anniversary as monarch. Rights groups criticised the journalists' detentions as repressive tactics to silence critics. In total, 2,47
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South Africa's Tatjana Smith wins swimming gold at Paris Olympics
Africa • 8:53 PM
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Tatjana Smith took South Africa's first gold of the Paris Olympics on Monday and added the 100 metres breaststroke title to the 200 metres she won at Tokyo in 2021 under her maiden name of Schoenmaker. For more, we speak to sports journalist Mbulelo Thin
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Russia's Wagner group reports casualties in intense clash with Tuareg rebels in Mali
Africa • 11:33 AM
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The Wagner mercenary group reported on Monday that its fighters, alongside Malian soldiers, suffered casualties during intense clashes with Tuareg rebels near Mali's border with Algeria. Despite claims by Malian authorities that Russian forces in the cou
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Sunday, july 28, 2024
Libyan court hands jail terms to officials linked to deadly Derna dams collapse
Africa • 4:40 PM
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A Libyan court on Sunday handed jail sentences to more than 10 current and former officials for their links to the deadly collapse of two dams outside the coastal city of Derna in September. The resulting flood killed thousands of people, according to th
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Mali rebels say they killed dozens of government troops, Wagner mercenaries
Africa • 12:59 AM
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Tuareg rebels in northern Mali on Saturday said they had killed and injured dozens of government soldiers and mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner Group in fighting over two days near the border with Algeria. Mali’s army said two of its soldiers were killed
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Friday, july 26, 2024
Thursday, july 25, 2024
South Africa gears up for Paris Olympics
Africa • 9:46 PM
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African sporting fans are holding their breath on the eve of the official opening of the Paris Olympics. Some of the action has already kicked off with the Rugby Sevens and football having started on Wednesday – two sports that are particularly close to
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El número de muertos por los deslizamientos en Etiopía sube a 257 y la ONU teme que ascienda a 500
Africa • 3:48 PM
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La cifra de muertos por los deslizamientos de tierra en Etiopía subió a 257 y se teme que se duplique, señaló este jueves 25 de julio Oficina de las Naciones Unidas para la Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios.
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Wednesday, july 24, 2024
Kenya's Ruto appoints four opposition ministers
Africa • 8:35 PM
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Four opposition ministers are amongst Kenya's newly reformed cabinet. President William Ruto has invited them to be part of his national unity government as he scrambles to ease a crisis that forced him to sack almost his entire cabinet earlier this mont
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US says its troops will complete Niger withdrawal in early August
Africa • 2:19 PM
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Remaining US troops stationed in Niger’s Agadez drone base in the north will leave the country by early August, according to a US commander. Niger’s junta, who seized power in a coup last year, has demanded that US and French anti-jihadist forces leave t
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Sudan's paramilitary chief to participate in US-mediated ceasefire talks
Africa • 3:39 AM
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The leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, said Wednesday that he was willing to explore avenues towards a “peaceful, negotiated political solution” to the war with the Sudanese army through US-mediated talks in
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Tuesday, july 23, 2024
Países europeos y del Magreb abordan vías para frenar la migración irregular por el Mediterráneo
Africa • 9:37 PM
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El Gobierno libio recibió a una decena de representantes de Estados de África y Europa en el Foro sobre Migraciones del Mediterráneo -una de las rutas más transitadas y mortales del flujo migratorio global–, con el fin de acordar una política común entre
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Hundreds killed in Ethiopia's deadliest recorded landslide
Africa • 8:42 PM
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The desperate search for survivors of a landslide in southern Ethiopia continued on Tuesday. At least 229 people have been killed, swept away in its path on Monday. Also, in the wake of over six weeks of anti-government protests in Kenya, scores of peopl
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More than 200 die in southern Ethiopia landslides
Africa • 4:12 PM
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The death toll from two landslides in southern Ethiopia rose to at least 229, a local official in the remote Gofa Zone said on Tuesday, as the search for survivors continued into the second day. The landslides occurred on Sunday evening and Monday mornin
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Families of detained South African engineers call for their release from E. Guinea
Africa • 2:22 PM
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It's been over a year since two South African engineers were jailed in Equatorial Guinea. The UN says they are being arbitrarily detained while some suspect their detention could be linked to an ongoing standoff between Pretoria and Malabo. Frederik Potg
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Ghana’s struggling economy: Can IMF-backed deal help it recover?
Africa • 2:14 PM
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Ghana has reached an agreement in principle with two bondholder groups to restructure some $13bn of international debt last month, marking a key step in the country's economic recovery under an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan deal. But the months
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Al menos 229 muertos por deslizamientos de tierra en Etiopía
Africa • 1:13 PM
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El número de muertos por dos deslizamientos de tierra en el sur de Etiopía ascendió este 23 de julio a 229 y se teme que la cifra seguirá aumentando, ya que decenas de personas siguen desaparecidas, informaron fuentes oficiales. Los aludes se produjeron
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Monday, july 22, 2024
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81% of Ghana's cocoa harvest infested with bean disease
Africa • 2:12 PM
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Cocoa production in Ghana is now reported to be half of the average seasonal output. The west-African nation is the world’s second largest producer of the crop and continued slump in its cocoa harvests have led the market price to escalate. More informat
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In South Africa, the scope of the cyber outage highlights the fragility of a digitized world
Africa • 2:05 PM
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In South Africa, at least two major banks have experienced service disruptions, following the cyber outage that has hit airports, banks and hospitals across the world. Customers complained that they weren’t able to make payments using their bank cards at
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Kenyan president William Ruto names new partial cabinet in an attempt to address youth grievances
Africa • 1:57 PM
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Kenyan President William Ruto reinstated 11 ministers on Friday, in the embryo of an “enlarged government”, more than a week after sacking almost his entire cabinet. This new decision reflects his attempt to meet the demands of the youth protests in whic
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Friday, july 19, 2024
Tunisia’s President Saied says will seek re-election amid intensified ‘crackdown on opposition’
Africa • 8:59 PM
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Tunisia’s President Kais Saied said Friday he will stand for re-election in an October vote. The announcement comes after Amnesty International said earlier this week that Tunisian authorities had intensified a “crackdown” on the political opposition.
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Kenya's embattled leader Ruto names new partial cabinet
Africa • 8:25 PM
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In tonight's edition: Kenya's president unveils his new cabinet following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. William Ruto says his country is in urgent need of transformation. Also, airports, banking and healthcare are all hit by a massive tech fa
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Thursday, july 18, 2024
