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Yemen : dozens dead after boat carrying migrants
Africa • 9:02 PM
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At least 76 people killed and dozens missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants, sank off the coast of Yemen.It's the latest incident of migrants travelling through what is a notorious gateway,desperate to reach wealthier Gulf states.
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Kenia: en el corazón del tráfico mundial de órganos
Africa • 6:42 PM
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En abril, las autoridades kenianas abrieron una investigación sobre una red de tráfico de riñones. Pacientes adinerados llegan a Kenia para evitar las largas listas de espera en sus países. En esta nación de África Oriental, un trasplante puede realizars
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Sunday, august 3, 2025
Saturday, august 2, 2025
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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Thursday, july 31, 2025
Wednesday, july 30, 2025
Tuesday, july 29, 2025
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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"Las victorias de los marginados generan contragolpes”, afirma la feminista Rokhaya Diallo
Africa • 7:49 PM
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Rokhaya Diallo es una escritora y periodista francesa, además de activista feminista y antirracista. Desde hace años libra en su país una batalla constante contra la discriminación racial y de género, que estigmatiza y relega a amplios sectores de la pob
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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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Monday, july 28, 2025
Sunday, july 27, 2025
Ataque en iglesia de la República Democrática del Congo deja más de 30 muertos
Africa • 4:39 PM
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Un ataque a una iglesia en Komanda, en el noreste de la República Democrática del Congo, dejó más de 30 muertos, según informaron las autoridades locales el domingo. Rebeldes de las Fuerzas Democráticas Aliadas (FDA), un grupo que ha jurado lealtad al Es
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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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Saturday, july 26, 2025
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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Friday, july 25, 2025
El precio del amor en Egipto
Africa • 9:51 PM
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La crisis económica que azota a Egipto ha impactado profundamente en la vida cotidiana, afectando incluso tradiciones tan arraigadas como el matrimonio. En la clase media, muchos jóvenes ya no pueden costear los gastos necesarios para casarse. El precio
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El impacto mortal de los recortes de Trump a la ayuda humanitaria en el mundo
Africa • 8:15 PM
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Una de las primeras medidas de Donald Trump a su regreso a la Casa Blanca fue suspender las actividades de USAID, la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional. Su decisión paralizó abruptamente miles de programas humanitarios, con co
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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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Thursday, july 24, 2025
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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El fin de una era: la huella militar de Francia en África Occidental
Africa • 7:42 PM
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Ya no queda presencia militar francesa en África Occidental. Las últimas tropas, desplegadas en Senegal desde el periodo del dominio colonial, abandonaron definitivamente el país. Su retirada responde a una solicitud del presidente Bassirou Diomaye Faye,
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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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Wednesday, july 23, 2025
Tuesday, july 22, 2025
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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Monday, july 21, 2025
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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Saturday, july 19, 2025
"El periodismo no es un crimen": familiares piden a Argelia la liberación de Christophe Gleizes
Africa • 6:45 PM
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Familiares y allegados del periodista francés Christophe Gleizes, detenido en Argelia bajo la acusación de “apología del terrorismo”, marcharon en la ciudad de Aviñón con el objetivo de sensibilizar a la opinión pública. La movilización fue convocada por
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República Democrática del Congo y el grupo rebelde M23 acuerdan un alto el fuego en Qatar
Africa • 5:03 PM
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El grupo armado M23, que en enero y febrero lanzó una ofensiva relámpago y tomó el control de amplias zonas ricas en minerales en el este de República Democrática del Congo, logró finalmente abrir su propio canal de negociación con el Gobierno de Kinshas
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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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Friday, july 18, 2025
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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Thursday, july 17, 2025
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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Francia cierra sus últimas bases en Senegal y pone fin a 65 años de presencia militar
Africa • 8:00 AM
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Francia entrega formalmente sus últimas bases militares en Senegal el jueves, poniendo fin a 65 años de presencia en el país. Esta medida marca la última de una serie de retiradas de antiguas colonias, mientras París se enfrenta a crecientes peticiones e
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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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Wednesday, july 16, 2025
Tuesday, july 15, 2025
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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El plan de Trump en África: menos ayuda, pero más comercio y deportaciones
Africa • 7:34 PM
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Donald Trump acogió una minicumbre de tres días con los líderes de Gabón, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania y Senegal, en lo que la Casa Blanca presentó como una gran oportunidad de acuerdos comerciales. La reunión tuvo lugar el mismo día en que la Admi
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Monday, july 14, 2025
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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Los reclutas de Putin: jóvenes africanos luchan por Rusia en Ucrania
Africa • 6:34 PM
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Apodados los "Wagners negros", cientos de hombres africanos han sido reclutados por el Ejército ruso para luchar contra Ucrania. Atraídos por promesas de altos salarios, empleos o incluso pasaportes rusos, algunos han optado voluntariamente por unirse al
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Guinea: los opositores de Mamady Doumbouya, reducidos al miedo y al silencio
Africa • 6:30 PM
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Cuatro años después del golpe, con la desaparición de figuras de la oposición, las protestas y los medios de comunicación prohibidos, los opositores de Mamady Doumbouya denuncian el control que ejerce el general sobre Guinea, mientras sus partidarios elo
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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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Sunday, july 13, 2025
Paul Biya buscará a sus 92 años un octavo mandato presidencial en Camerún
Africa • 10:06 PM
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El presidente de Camerún, Paul Biya, uno de los jefes de Estado en funciones más antiguos del mundo, se presentará, a sus 92 años, a la reelección en los comicios presidenciales del próximo 12 de octubre. Biya, que busca un nuevo mandato que lo mantenga
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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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Fallece el expresidente nigeriano Muhammadu Buhari a los 82 años en un hospital de Londres
Africa • 8:12 PM
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El nigeriano Muhammadu Buhari, quien dirigió su país primero como militar y luego como presidente electo, murió el domingo 13 de julio en Londres, a la edad de 82 años, según su exportavoz.
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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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Friday, july 11, 2025
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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The Bright Side: 3,000 year-old Sahara dance competition stands the test of time
Africa • 12:25 AM
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Women adorned in traditional garments and jewelry encircle men dancing with swords and elaborate head coverings in the ancient Sebeiba festival of Djanet, an Algerian town deep in the Sahara. The tradition goes back 3,000 years and has varying legends on
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