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Congolese authorities declare end of Ebola outbreak in Kasai
No new Ebola cases were reported in the past 42 days.
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DRC: MONUSCO head Bintou Keita steps down early
The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the DRC was expected to leave her position in February 2026.
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Civil society condemns the death of opposition leader Anicet Ekane in custody
Cameroon is reeling after the death of Anicet Ekane, a prominent opposition figure and longtime critic of President Paul Biya, who died in state custody. His passing has sparked grief and indignation in Yaoundé and beyond.
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UNAIDS urges global unity in World AIDS Day call to action
As the world marks World AIDS Day, UNAIDS is urging global leaders to take urgent action.
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ECOWAS delegation in Guinea-Bissau for talks with coup leaders
The mission, led by its chairman and the President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, arrived as the military government — which seized power last Wednesday — banned all demonstrations, strikes and activities regarded as threat to peace and stability
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Spanish services rescue over 100 migrants in Canary Islands
New footage released by Spanish authorities shows members of the Spanish Red Cross helping people getting to shore on the island of El Hierro.
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Samuel Eto’o wins second term as Cameroon’s football chief
Eto’o was re-elected unopposed on Saturday as head of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot)
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Trump targets Somali community amid immigration crackdown
The US president has stepped up his attacks against the Somali community in recent weeks, amid a wider crackdown on legal immigration.
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Cameroon: Rival of President Biya dies in detention
Anicet Ekane had been in detention since his arrest on October 24 as Cameroon clamped down on post-election protests
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa reaffirms G20 commitment amid US boycott
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Sunday, November 30, that his country would remain fully engaged in G20 activities, despite recent tensions with the United States, which will host next year’s G20 meetings.
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Liverpool secures much-needed win over West Ham 2-0 as Isak scores first goal for Reds
Liverpool secured a much needed morale-boost on Sunday with a 2-0 Premier League win away to West Ham, thanks to an opening goal from Aleksander Isak and a stopage-time second from Cody Gakpo.
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Police clash with Flamengo fans in Rio during Copa Libertadores parade
The euphoric fans took to the streets Sunday following their team’s 1-0 truimph over Palmeiras the previous day. The parade ended with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas in an attempt to disperse the mass of boisterous fans
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African leaders call for formal recognition and reparations for colonial-era crimes
African leaders meeting in Algiers on Sunday called for colonial-era crimes to be formally recognised, criminalised and compensated for through an African Union-backed reparations process.
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Congolese Nobel Laureate Denis Mukwege says Kinshasa-M23 peace deal ‘illegitimate’
Congolese Nobel Peace Laureate Dr Denis Mukwege has denounced the ongoing peace process between Kinshasa and M23 rebels aimed at ending the fighting in eastern DRC.
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Khartoum residents under threat from environmental hazards in war-ravaged city
It’s been six months since Sudan’s Armed forces retook the capital Khartoum. But two years of fighting has wrought untold devastation. Now, people returning to the city are under threat from environmental hazards that are putting the health of millions at risk.
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Israeli prime minister requests pardon on longstanding corruption case
Benjamin Netanyahu claims an end to his five-year trial on bribery and fraud charges would be “in the public interest”.
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Prominent Tunisian opposition figure arrested at protest in capital
Chaima Issa was one of a group of opposition leaders, businessmen, and lawyers, who were handed jail terms on Friday.
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Milan exhibition highlights 3,000 years of Olympic history
Old and new have been woven together from ancient statutes to the golden running spikes Michael Johnson wore in the 1996 Olympics.
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South Africa humiliates Wales in record 73-0 win in Cardiff
Wales barely got their hands on the ball for much of the game while the Springboks scored 11 tries.
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African Cup Of Nations deserves same respect as any other tournament
AFCON is due to get underway in Morocco on 21 December.
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Hundreds protest in Spain in support of Christians kidnapped in Nigeria
The demonstration by Christian groups comes a week after children were kidnapped from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria.
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Mauritania’s deal with EU to stem migration appears to have some effect
At the end of September, nearly 13,000 migrants from Mauritania reached Spain’s Canary Islands, more than half the number in 2024.
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Deadly boat capsize in northwestern Congo leaves 20 dead, several missing
At least 20 people have died, and several remain missing after a boat capsized in northwestern Congo, according to local residents.
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Hundreds of children flee to Tawila camp amid violence in Sudan’s west Darfur
Sudan’s Tawila refugee camp has become a lifeline for hundreds of children separated from their families while fleeing the escalating violence in West Darfur. According to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), more than 400 unaccompanied minors have arrived in the camp over the past month alone.
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Marrakech International Film Festival opens with global lineup and star power
The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off Friday, bringing together more than 80 films from 31 countries and drawing a dazzling lineup of global and Arab stars.
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Congo, Rwanda leaders set to sign peace agreement amid M23 tensions
Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi will travel to the United States next week to sign a final peace agreement with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, aimed at ending the long-running conflict in eastern Congo.
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Former Nigerian President condemns “ceremonial coup” in Guinea-Bissau
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized Guinea-Bissau’s recent military takeover, describing it as a “ceremonial coup” after soldiers appeared on state television claiming control of the country.
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Zuma’s daughter resigns amid claims South Africans were lured into Ukraine War
The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has stepped down from Parliament amid mounting controversy over allegations that she played a role in luring South African men into fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine.
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Serbia and DR Congo deepen partnership in Belgrade summit
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić rolls out the red carpet for his DRC counterpart Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, welcoming the leader with full state honors. The two holding talks focused on strengthening cooperation between their countries at the Palace of Serbia.
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Parents of children kidnapped in Nigeria continue painful wait for news
The parents of children abducted last week at a school in Nigeria’s northern Niger state gathered on Friday to give authorities more information.
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NGO says EU border policy driving young refugees into the hands of traffickers
Save the Children says the EU’s increasingly strict policy is driving the most vulnerable unaccompanied children into the hands of traffickers, and beyond the reach of aid workers.
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Royal Air Maroc unveils special fares for CAN 2025 supporters
By easing travel costs, Royal Air Maroc hopes to boost turnout and enhance the atmosphere in stadiums nationwide, making the 2025 CAN a unifying celebration for African supporters.
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Telugu-language Tollywood takes on India’s cinematic powerhouse in Mumbai
India’s cinematic powerhouse Bollywood is known around the world for its Hindi-language musicals produced in Mumbai. But have you ever heard of Tollywood? It’s India’s rapidly expanding cinematic industry in the south.
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Normalcy slowly returns to Guinea-Bissau as restrictive measures ease
Markets are open, with some traders selling their products, though fewer customers are present. Public institutions are closed, except for hospitals and health centers, as well as schools, due to concerns among those in charge.
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Israeli raid in southern Syria leaves 13 dead and several soldiers wounded
The operation marks one of the most significant Israeli incursions in the region in recent months, underscoring growing tensions along the Syria–Israel frontier.
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Norway’s Special Envoy to Sudan confirms there is no new US-backed peace proposal
The head of Sudan’s armed forces has welcomed a statement by Norway’s Special Envoy to the country that no new US peace proposal has been presented to the Sudanese government.
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Uganda: Police disrupt Bobi Wine’s election campaigns
Police fired water cannon and tear gas as Uganda’s main opposition presidential election candidate campaigned in the central district on Thursday, November 27.
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London’s iconic landmarks recreated in gingerbread at charity exhibition
UK’s capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar.
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Footage shows rescue boat sinking amid Thailand’s fatal floods
Footage shows a rescue boat sinking in Songkhla while Southern Thailand faces fatal flooding, with at least 145 dead and Hat Yai’s main hospital badly hit.
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Trump vows to freeze immigration from “Third World Countries” following Washington, DC shooting
US President Donald Trump says he will freeze migration from what he called “Third World Countries.” Writing on social media on Thursday, Trump didn’t explain what he meant by that or say which countries would be targeted.







































