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Thousands of people rally in support of Burkina Faso’s transitional president
It was the biggest show of support for the junta since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in a September 2022 coup.
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Sexual abuse victims want a zero-tolerance pope to lead Catholic Church
Cardinals due to elect the next leader of the Church at a gathering set to start on 7 May.
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Brazil’s foreign minister highlights BRICS’ commitment to multilateralism
Foreign ministers from the 11-member bloc gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday for a second and final day of meetings.
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Moroccan boxer trades punches and patient care on path to Olympics
Widad Bertal, Morocco’s newly crowned world boxing champion in the 52-54 kg division, is juggling rigorous training with her burgeoning career as a multi-specialty nurse as she sets her sights on the 2028 Olympic Games.
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WWII’s All Black Women’s Unit finally Recognised
The “Six Triple Eight” — the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during WWII — has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
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Red Cross escorts hundreds of stranded Congolese soldiers from rebel-controlled city to capital
“We were disarmed because we had no choice, but we hope to reach Kinshasa,”
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Harouna Chases BAL glory after five straight seasons
Nigerien basketball veteran Abdoulaye Harouna aims to cap his five-season BAL journey with a long-awaited championship title
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Algeria to unveil military mobilisation bill amid regional tensions
Adopted by the Council of Ministers earlier this month, the draft law signals a significant shift in the country’s security policies.
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How the Catholic Church chooses a new Pope
When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church follows an ancient, secretive process called the conclave to elect his successor from among the cardinals
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Newborn Masai giraffe calf makes first appearance at San Diego Zoo
The birth is a good news for the longevity of the endangered species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has indexed Masai giraffes on their Red List of Endangered Species
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Suspect arrested after Uppsala shooting that killed three, injured several
The Swedish police arrested a man on Wednesday, linked to the shooting that claimed the lives of three people and injured several others the previous night.
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Vatican issues postage ‘Sede Vacante’ stamps
The stamps, released on Monday, mark the interregnum between the death of Pope Francis and the election of his successor, a period known as ‘Sede Vacante’, Latin for Vacant Seat
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SADC begins withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from DR Congo
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) began on Tuesday the withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)through Rwanda.
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Thousands displaced by Sudan war return home from Egypt
According to the International Organization for Migration, some 123,000 Sudanese returned from Egypt since the start of the year, including nearly 50,000 so far in April, double the month before
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Researchers study using planes to cool the earth amidst global warming
Existing aircraft could help cool the planet by releasing reflective particles into the atmosphere, a new study from University College London suggests. Researchers say the approach, known as stratospheric aerosol injection, could slow global warming without the need for specially designed planes
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Bomb Blast Kills 26 in Northeast Nigeria
At least 26 people, including women and children, were killed in northeastern Nigeria when explosive devices detonated on a busy road Monday
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Cardinals Gather to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
As the Catholic Church prepares for a new chapter, over 130 cardinals will gather next week in a closed-door conclave to elect the next pope
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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to have access to the Atlantic ocean
In December 2023, Morocco announced a trade initiative to facilitate Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s access to the Atlantic Ocean using Moroccan ports after ECOWAS imposed trade restrictions on the the three junta-led countries.
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Sudanese midwives deliver hope amid war and ruin
The war has displaced over 13 million people and claimed at least 24,000 lives. Human rights organizations say the conflict, marked by famine, mass rape, and ethnic violence, has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters.
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Trump marks his first 100 days in office amid trade impasse with China
The US president, Donald Trump, is marking 100 days in office, but with frictions all over, brought about by the global tariffs mostly targeting China.
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DRC: Belgian Foreign Minister meets Tshisekedi
During his last visit to Kinshasa, the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with Prime Minister Judith Suminwa and President Félix Tshisekedi.
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Russia battles blaze after Iran explosion
Massive Russian firefighting airtankers have dropped over 130 tons of water on Iran’s Shahid Rajaei port, following a deadly explosion last Saturday
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Libya hosts African volleyball championship
Libya is making a bold return to African sports with the 46th African Men’s Volleyball Clubs Championship currently underway in Misrata. The event brings together 23 clubs from nine African nations, including Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Kenya — and showcases not only athletic talent but also a nati
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Amnesty International warns of deteriorating global human rights
Amnesty International has warned of the deteriorating global human rights crisis as the ‘Trump effect’ accelerates destructive trends.
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Ukraine dismisses Russia’s ceasefire offer, demands longer truce
The Kremlin said the truce, ordered on “humanitarian grounds,” will run from the start of May 8 and last through the end of May 10 to mark Moscow’s defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945
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Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against Starlinks
Amazon’s first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX’s thousands of Starlinks.
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Residents evacuated from nearly 200 Cape Town homes as wildfire rages
Residents in Cape Town, South Africa haven been evacuated from at least 198 households, including 48 residents who require special care, as a wildfire, which broke out in Table Mountain National Park on Sunday, and spread to the city’s southern suburb of Tokai.
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Spain, Portugal restore electricity supply after outage
By 6:30 a.m., more than 99% of energy demand in Spain had been restored, the country’s electricity operator Red Eléctrica said Tuesday
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UN Security Council updated on growing refugee crisis across globe
Filippo Grandi, the U.N.’s high commissioner for refugees, told the Security Council that the plight of millions across the globe is exacerbated by the more than 120 conflicts, which are raging unabated
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BRICS foreign ministers meet in Brazil to hone unity
The foreign ministers of the BRICS group, which counts eleven member countries, met in Rio de Janeiro on Monday for two days of talks revolving around the world’s crises and the group’s response to Donald Trump’s trade war.
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Massive power outage brings most of Spain and Portugal to a standstill
A severe power outage across the Iberian peninsula has affected transport, card payments, flights and more in Spain and Portugal on Monday. The cause of the incident was not yet confirmed by Monday evening.
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Finger wrestling: Germany crowns champions in Quirky Alpine sport
Athletes train by pulling cables or lifting heavy blocks with their competition finger. Sunday’s event crowned champions across different weight and age categories. Germany currently hosts nine clubs, while Austria boasts another four.
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 27 people in Gaza
Israel has carried out daily strikes on Gaza since it broke its ceasefire with Hamas on 18 March 2025.
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Harare City Council says bedbug infestation confined to only one locality
Harare City Council said on Monday that the recent bedbug infestation has been confined to the suburbs of Mbare.
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Maasai youths embrace tradition and leadership at rare warrior training camp
For many, like 16-year-old Isaac Mpusia, the experience is a source of pride. “We are going to choose our leaders that will lead us through our age groups,” he said, beaming with excitement about the cultural celebration
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ICJ begins hearings on Israel’s humanitarian obligations in Palestinian territories
The five-day hearings respond to a legal request made by the UN General Assembly after Israel banned UNRWA from operating on its territory.
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Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger apologizes for Copa del Rey outburst
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has apologized for his outburst of rage against the referee at the end of his team’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona.
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30th Rabat book fair celebrates global literature, innovation, and cultural exchange
Beyond the books, the fair offers cultural seminars, book signings, and activities for all ages, reaffirming Rabat’s role as a hub for intellectual and cultural dialogue since the fair’s inception in 1987.
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Tensions mount in Burkina Faso a week after the coup attempt
A week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, the situation remains tense in Ouagadougou, particularly among the armed forces.
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Cardinals arrive in Rome for informal meeting ahead of conclave on 7 May
The Vatican has confirmed the date of the conclave, the election of the next pope, for 7 May. Cardinals arrived in Rome on Monday for an informal meeting amid multiple speculations surrounding the late Pope Francis’ succession.