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No back-to-school for 650,000 children living in Gaza
Bombardments by Israel’s Defences Forces have damaged more than 90% of the school buildings, according to the Global Education Cluster, according to figures by a grouping of aid groups led by UNICEF and Save the Children.
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Algeria’s incumbent president Tebboune votes
By 1 pm local time, 13.11% of the country’s 24 million registered voters went to the polls.
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Floods in West Africa displace nearly 1 million people
NGO Save the children alerted Friday (Sep. 06) about the risk of disease, hunger from crop destruction, and disruption to education that the situation incurs to the hundreds of thousands of children now displaced.
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Kenya primary school fire: 3 days of mourning declared
If 37 pupils reunited with their families, 70 children were still unaccounted for. VP Rigathi Gachagua therefore urged community members who may have sheltered some of them to help account for them.
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Algerians go to the polls to choose next president
Economic development, better living conditions for youth notably and the fight against corruption of a powerful elite called Isaaba or gang were some the most recurring campaign pledges.
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Death toll in Kenya school fire rises to 18, with 70 children missing
With dozens of children unaccounted for, and 27 others hospitalised with burns, officials expect the death toll to rise.
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WHO and Africa CDC launch response plan to the mpox outbreak
The joint initiative aims to strengthen and accelerate African countries’ response to the virus, supporting their efforts to curb its spread, and to save and protect lives.
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Harris and Trump gear up for their high-stakes presidential debate
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will square off on a Philadelphia stage next Tuesday for the first — and perhaps, only — time before November’s crucial election.
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Paris plans to name sports venue after late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei
The proposal was announced by city mayor Anne Hidalgo on Friday and will be discussed by elected city officials in October.
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South Africa’s justice minister denies corruption in bank scandal
Police investigations showed that money held by the bank was used to purchase luxury houses and vehicles, among other things, and to distribute financial gifts to various people and organizations, including political parties.
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WATCH: Typhoon Yagi hits Hong Kong as storm heads toward China
Typhoon Yagi passed south of Hong Kong, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruptions.
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Second phase of polio immunisation drive underway in Gaza
The United Nations said earlier this week that 189,000 youngsters have received the vaccination so far.
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Blinken backs Haiti Anti-Gang Mission, Pushes for 2024 Elections amid funding concerns
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Haiti on Thursday to reinforce the U.S. government’s dedication to a multinational effort aimed at combating gangs and advocating for overdue general elections.
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Glamour and style at ‘Fight Night: the million dollar heist’ New York debut
The premiere of “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” in New York was filled with star power.
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UN experts call for expanded arms embargo, impartial force in Sudan
“The people of Sudan have suffered greatly, and the violations against them must stop. This cannot be done without ending the fighting,”
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Kenya School fire kills 17, Injures 13
The school, which has 824 students, is located in the country’s central highlands, 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the capital, Nairobi, where wooden structures are common.
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Amizmiz: progress and setbacks one year after the earthquake
A year after a devastating earthquake hit Morocco, the mountain communities that suffered the most are still in the process of rebuilding.
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First shipment of Mpox vaccine arrives in Kinshasa, DRC
The first batch of 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine officially reached Congo’s capital on Thursday, three weeks following the declaration of mpox outbreaks in 12 African nations as a global emergency.
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Germany proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan
Barely two months after Britain’s new Labour government scrapped plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, Germany has proposed adopting the scheme.
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UN chief says Africa’s debt situation is a recipe for social unrest
Speaking at the China-Africa cooperation summit, Antonio Guterres called for “deep reforms” to the international financial system.
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Egypt hosts first International Aviation and Space Exhibition
The exhibition promises to showcase the latest developments in aviation and space technology, and includes a range of aircraft, spacecraft and defence systems.
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Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei’s parents demand justice
The marathon runner died four days after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend.
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The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it’s a fraction of what is needed
The 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, have been donated by the European Union through HERA, the bloc’s agency for health emergencies. Another 100,000 are expected to be delivered on Saturday, the Congolese authorities said
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Binance executive jailed in Nigeria to know bail outcome next month
Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen, has been detained since February in a dispute between the cryptocurrency exchange and the Nigerian government.
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WHO Reports Surge in Global Cholera Cases and Vaccine Shortage
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, showing an increase in cases and deaths. The number of reported cholera cases increased by 13% and deaths by 71% in 2023 compared to 2022. Over 4000 people died last year from a disease that is preventable and e
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WATCH: Pensioners protest in Buenos Aires after Milei’s veto on pension increase
Pensioners in Argentina protested in Buenos Aires after President Javier Milei vetoed a bill to raise the minimum pension by €16.
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Russia accused of trying to influence US presidential elections
Washington announces a set of actions aimed at tackling what it says are Russian government-backed efforts to influence the outcome of the vote.
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Apathy reigns as Algerians head to the polls this Saturday
Algerians will go to the polls on Saturday, but many voters feel indifferent about an election they believe won’t alter the current situation.
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New tech helps water flow to Pakistan’s capital Karachi
Asani.io has developed a system which attaches sensors inside the water mains and connects them to automated systems in houses and businesses which in turn switch on electric motors that fill up storage tanks automatically, whenever water starts flowing in the mains.
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China urges Eswatini against developing official diplomatic relations with Taiwan
China has long regarded the self-ruled Taiwan as a reneged province that has no right to establish diplomatic relations with other sovereign states.
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Imane Khelif’s Olympic Gold sparks Boxing boom among Algerian girls
The 25-year-old welterweight’s success in Paris has vaulted her to national hero status, especially after Algerians rallied behind her amid uninformed speculation about her gender and eligibility to compete.
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Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over a land dispute
Her father, Joseph Cheptegei, told journalists at the hospital that he had lost a daughter who was “very supportive” and hoped to get justice.
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She made ‘very demure’ go viral – Now she wants to trademark its use
“It’s not just coming up with a phrase … (or) using it on social media and making it go viral,”
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DRC’s first Mpox vaccine shipment scheduled for this Thursday
The official in charge of the response to the Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Wednesday that the country is set to receive its first shipment of Mpox vaccine doses on Thursday, followed by a second shipment on Saturday.
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Frustration for Nigerians facing fuel shortage and rising prices
The state oil company, NNPC, blames its difficulty in importing fuel on “financial strain” together with rising global prices.
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Study: World pumps out 57 million tonnes of plastic pollution a year
Researchers at the University of Leeds found that more than two-thirds of the pollution comes from the Global South.
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Families demand justice amid Congo jailbreak controversy
“I visited my son on Sunday, he was fine,” Mbalaka said. “But around 6 a.m., his roommates called us to tell us he was dead.”
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Egypt’s president in Turkey as relations between two countries thaw
The two countries are expected to sign about 20 agreements during the visit to boost cooperation.
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Algeria upbeat ahead of AFCON qualifiers against E. Guinea and Liberia
Algeria trained at their headquarters in Algiers on Tuesday, preparing for the start of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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Tunisia to take on Madagascar in first AFCON 2025 qualifier
Thursday’s game will be the Carthage Eagle’s first under under the stewardship of new boss, Fawzi Benzarti.