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Morocco eyes global gaming boom at Rabat Expo
Developers in Morocco are bidding to become significant players in the global gaming industry. With the worldwide market said to be worth some 300 billion dollars, the challenge for many companies at the gaming expo in Rabat is how to take a one percent slice of the action.
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Grief and fear grow over Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo
At the Bunia General Hospital in the heart of eastern Congo’s Ebola outbreak on Thursday, a mother who lost her son wailed in the courtyard while other relatives of patients sat silently nearby.
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DRC Ebola hospital set on fire as protesters demand access to bodies of dead relatives
Violence has erupted in eastern DR Congo after tensions linked to the handling of victims of the latest Ebola outbreak. Protesters in Rwampara wanted to recover the bodies of their dead relatives in order to bury them. When they were denied, they set the hospital on fire.
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Kenya court ends teen sex prosecutions
In a landmark ruling, Kenya’s High Court has declared that young people should no longer face criminal prosecution for consensual under-age sexual relationships, a decision rights groups are calling a major victory for adolescent rights.
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Trump should face international justice, says lawyer Reed Brody
Donald Trump, described as an “aspiring dictator”, should face international justice over the war in Iran and his support for Israel’s actions, according to American lawyer Reed Brody, widely known as the “dictator hunter”, in an interview with AFP.
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Israel minister’s video of kneeling flotilla activists triggers backlash
Israel’s far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation.
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Fuel crisis threatens to bring Malawi to a standstill
In Malawi’s capital Lilongwe, drivers are struggling to fill up their tanks. People wait hours for petrol that’s more than doubled in price since last year. Government price hikes and the war in Iran have created a perfect storm for the landlocked African nation.
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Intensifying heat wave grips northern India as temperatures near 48°C
India’s northern plains are enduring another intense heat wave, with authorities warning of prolonged extreme temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Thursday. Cooling shelters and health alerts have been introduced across New Delhi and nearby states.
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Ebola fears force India-Africa Summit postponement
The 2026 India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed amid growing fears over a deadly Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the African Union announced the decision Thursday, citing an “evolving health situation.”
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Thousands displaced as gang violence surges in Haiti
A new wave of gang violence in the Haiti’s Ouest and Artibonite departments has left dozens dead and displaced thousands, according to the World Food Programme.
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Morocco: diaspora remittance boost economy {Business Africa}
Remittances from Moroccans living abroad continue to play a major role in the Moroccan economy. According to the latest data from the Exchange Office, diaspora remittances exceeded $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.
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Ukrainian drone pilots compete in high-speed contests
Ukraine is turning FPV drone training into competitive tournaments to boost pilots’ speed, precision and tactics in its war against Russia.
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Trump and Putin’s meetings with Chinese leader deliver markedly different messages
On the surface, Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s back-to-back summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin looked pretty similar but the visits also revealed how different China’s relationship is with the two countries.
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Cubans reject outside intervention after US indicts Raúl Castro
From the streets of the Cuban capital, a defiant message has emerged after US federal prosecutors indicted former president Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes.
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Paris hosts Franco-Lebanese music event to aid Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis
France hosted a large charity concert for Lebanon on Thursday evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris, where several hundred people gathered to support civilians affected by the conflict.
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US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
The United States military says it boarded an Irania-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday suspected of trying to violate an American blockade. It’s the latest move by Washington to try and push Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ebola crisis halts DR Congo World Cup training camp
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has called off its national football team’s pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa after an Ebola outbreak in the country’s east.
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The African passion behind Arsenal’s global popularity
Arsenal just won its 14th Premier League title this week, with fans all over the world celebrating the moment, 22 years since it last won it in the 2003/04 season.
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US escalates pressure on Cuba with indictment of former president Raúl Castro on criminal charges
US prosecutors announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island’s socialist government.
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After a decade in power, Patrice Talon leaves a divided legacy in Benin
After a decade at the helm of Benin, President Patrice Talon is preparing to hand over power this Sunday, 24 May 2026.
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Jeanette revives cult film anthem “Por qué te vas” in Cannes event
Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976’s Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film’s 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo highlights challenge of containing rare strain
Nita Bharti, associate professor of biology at Penn State, studies Ebola and says the death toll is probably much higher than we currently believe because it took longer to identify the outbreak and that allowed it to spread faster.
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Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” becomes unlikely star attraction
An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat.
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Freetown welcomes first US deportation flight under Trump crackdown
Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive deportees from the United States as President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign continues to expand, with a first batch of nine migrants landing at Freetown International Airport on Wednesday.
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Lebanon rescuers search rubble after attacks in Tyre province
Rescuers search rubble in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes kill at least 19, including women and children, despite an extended ceasefire.
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Fear and grief in Rwampara as Ebola cases surge in DRC
In the eastern Congolese town of Rwampara, silence hung heavy over the general hospital as healthcare workers in full protective suits carried bodies into disinfected coffins.
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DR Congo appeals for global help as new Ebola outbreak spreads
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are racing to contain a new Ebola outbreak, as medical teams establish quarantine zones in densely populated communities amid fears the virus could spread rapidly.
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France and Morocco move toward historic bilateral treaty during high-level talks
Jean-Noël Barrot visited Morocco for high-level discussions with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, as both countries moved to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation.
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Baby aardvark Womble delights keepers at Chester Zoo
Native to sub-Saharan Africa, aardvarks face growing threats in the wild, including habitat loss and hunting. Conservationists hope births like Womble’s will help raise awareness about the species and support long-term breeding efforts
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Malian refugees in Mauritania bear deep physical and psychological scars
For thousands of displaced families, returning home will depend on lasting peace and improved security in their communities.
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M23 plays down Ebola fears as WHO visits treatment centres in eastern DRC
A M23 rebel group spokesperson downplayed concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a team from the World Health Organisation visited a treatment centre in Nyiragongo Tuesday.
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Congo fishermen abandon nets for plastic waste
Some have even ditched fishing altogether because it is more profitable to sell the plastic waste they trawl out of the river, the world’s second-most powerful watercourse after the Amazon.
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Deadly transport strike in Kenya suspended after talks collapse
Public transport operators in Kenya have suspended their nationwide strike for one week following talks with the government, bringing a pause to two days of violent protests that left at least four people dead and more than 30 injured.
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Opposition coalition challenges Tshisekedi over possible Constitutional Reform in DRC
Political tensions are escalating in the Democratic Republic of Congo as major opposition parties form a new coalition against a possible constitutional revision proposed by the government of Félix Tshisekedi.
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Nigerian twins bring ‘Clarissa’ to Cannes with portrait of privilege and division
Critics at Cannes have praised Clarissa for its nuanced storytelling and powerful performances, marking another milestone for the growing global influence of Nigerian cinema.
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Nigeria-US strikes kill three senior ISWAP leaders
Nigerian forces, working alongside the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), say they have killed three senior ISWAP commanders in a new wave of joint air and ground strikes in the country’s northeast, bringing the total number of ISIS-linked militants killed to 175 since the operations began.
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South Africa zoo elephants’ ‘depression’ case goes to court
The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be moved to a larger conservation park where they can be happy.
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Gunners glory: Arsenal end 22-year wait for Premier League title
Mikel Arteta’s side has been crowned Premier League champion for the first time since 2004, after Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth on Tuesday.
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Somaliland to open first-ever embassy in Jerusalem
Somaliland has announced it will open its first-ever embassy anywhere in the world in Jerusalem, marking a significant diplomatic step following Israel’s recognition of the breakaway territory.
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China and Russia reaffirm close ties amid US visit
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia’s “unyielding” ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian superpower economy.







































