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Mali: Assimi Goita could soon be president until 2030 – without an election
The Council of Ministers in Mali has approved a new law on Wednesday that would see current head of the transitional government Assimi Goita remain president until at least 2030 – without a presidential election.
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How a start-up attempts to expose digitally-altered social media content
In a world of picture-perfect posts, it’s getting harder to tell whether the image you’re looking at has been digitally enhanced. At VivaTech in Paris, a Canadian startup is using AI to uncover the hidden edits behind influencer content.
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Rwanda Walks Away: what’s behind the Central Africa rift? [Business Africa]
This week: Rwanda slams the door on ECCAS, Ngong’s groundnuts remain under-exploited, and in Nairobi, bitcoin is making its mark in the slums as a tool for financial inclusion.
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Real Madrid unveil Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold was officially introduced by Real Madrid on Thursday, saying he was fulfilling his dream to play for the Spanish powerhouse
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British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape claim
“We can confirm the arrest of a Service person in Kenya,”
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After voting Republican, some Arab-Americans are disappointed with Trump
The Trump administration’s travel ban and toughening immigration policy have caused incomprehension among many Arab-Americans and especially those of Yemeni origin, whose country is impacted by the travel ban.
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South Sudan: UN warns of imminent famine
Residents of 11 of the 13 counties in South Sudan ‘s Upper Nile state are now facing emergency levels of hunger, the World Food Programme, the UN Children’s Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said in a joint statement.
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China, Djibouti pledge to deepen cooperation on FOCAC outcomes
China stands ready to work with Djibouti to fully implement the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday when he met with Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar.
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Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts for 25th time in six months
Lava fountains reached heights of more than 330 feet (100 meters) and feeding multiple lava streams. Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the fountains were likely to go higher
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Countdown: Less than one year until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Elected officials and representatives of FIFA started the one-year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday in a ceremony in Miami.
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Wars displace over 122 million people as global aid dwindles – UNHCR
The UNHCR warns that without political will and sustained support, the world risks becoming numb to crisis—while millions continue to suffer in displacement limbo.
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UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran isn’t complying with its obligations
The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board of governors on Thursday formally found that Iran isn’t complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years.
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Air India flight crashes on takeoff in Ahmedabad, over 100 onboard
An Air India aircraft bound for London’s Gatwick Airport crashed on takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday
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Burundi’s ruling party wins all parliamentary seats amid fraud claims
International observers and civil society groups noted a generally calm polling environment, but the opposition denounced the election as a “significant fraud,” citing ballot stuffing, coerced voting, and detention of their polling
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U.S., Iran to hold sixth round of negotiations in Oman
The announcement by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi comes as the U.S. is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest
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Deadly Floods Devastate South Africa’s Eastern Cape: At Least 49 Dead, More Missing
Eastern Cape is one of South Africa’s most impoverished regions, and officials say the impact has been especially severe in areas with informal housing. Rescue operations are set to continue Thursday as authorities work to account for the missing.
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Israel deports Greta Thunberg, other activists from Gaza aid flotilla
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg arrived in her home country Sweden on Tuesday after having been deported from Israel following the attempt by her and several other activists to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza via boat. Some activists from the “Gaza Freedom Flotilla” were detained by Israeli forces.
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138 million child workers globally in 2024, number down from 2020
Child labour rates have fallen by almost half since the year 2000, but the world has missed the global target of eliminating child labour by 2025.
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Several Western governments sanction two far-right Israeli ministers
Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway said Tuesday they have imposed sanctions on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for allegedly “inciting extremist violence” against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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Chagos deal backlash: UK under fire over £30 billion payout
“This morning, we heard that Mauritius is scrapping income tax because of his terrible Chagos Deal. Why on earth should the British taxpayer pay £30 billion for tax cuts in Mauritius?” asked Kemi Badenoch, the UK Opposition Leader.
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USA: Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump
Early Wednesday morning, he posted “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.”
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Pixar’s animation ‘Elio’ premieres amid immigration unrest in LA
The cast including Zoe Saldana walked a blue carpet at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, miles away from the protests against the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers taking place in downtown Los Angeles
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Kenyan President condemns death in Police custody, orders swift investigation
“The cause of death is very clear—head injury, neck compression, and additional injuries across the body, all pointing towards assault,”
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Convoy of at least 1,500 activists heads to Gaza to challenge Israel’s blockade
A convoy carrying hundreds of activists has arrived in Libya after driving from Algeria and crossing through Tunisia on its way to the Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid on the territory.
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Record number: nearly 1.3 million Haitians now internally displaced
Gang violence has been rife in Haiti for years, but never until now has it forced so many people to flee their homes. The population movements have also worsened the humanitarian situation in the fragile country.
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Akinola Davies Jr. makes history with My Father’s Shadow at Cannes
Set in Lagos in 1993, My Father’s Shadow is a poignant meditation on fatherhood, nationhood, and brotherhood.
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Paris Saint-Germain arrive in Los Angeles for FIFA Club World Cup
Just over a week after winning the UEFA Champions League in Munich, Paris Saint-Germain landed in Los Angeles on Tuesday to begin its final preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Greenland and Iceland saw record heat in May
Human-caused climate change boosted Iceland and Greenland’s temperatures by several degrees during a record-setting May heat wave, raising concerns about the far-reaching implications melting Arctic ice has for weather around the world, scientists said in an analysis released Wednesday.
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South Africa buries unclaimed bodies of illegal miners
In total, 78 corpses were recovered during an operation to get illegal miners – also known as zama zamas – out of a decommissioned gold mine in Stilfontein, southwest of Johannesburg in January
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TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after his detention by federal agents
An ICE spokesperson says the Senegalese-Italian influencer was held at Las Vegas’ airport on Friday after “overstaying the terms of his visa”.
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WSL Trestles Pro: World No.1’s Smith and Bryan, Japanese Igarashi advance
Men’s and women’s world No. 1’s Jordy Smith of South Africa and Gabriela Bryan of Hawaii cruised into the next round on the opening day of the World Surf League Trestles Pro in San Clemente, California on Tuesday.
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Togo’s president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule
The Togolese leader, who has ruled since 2005 after the death of his father, was sworn in as President of the Council of Ministers in May.
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China, U.S. agree ‘framework’ to resolve trade row
The meetings appeared to focus on finding a way to resolve disputes over mineral and technology exports that had shaken a fragile truce on tariffs reached in Geneva last month
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Curfew imposed in parts of downtown Los Angeles after days of protests
Mayor Karen Bass announced the measure on Tuesday saying it would be operational from 8pm to 6am, and likely remain in place for a few days.
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At least seven dead in South Africa following powerful winter storm
The cold front has swept across the country since the weekend bringing bitter cold, snow, and flooding to several provinces.
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China’s foreign minister meets with several African counterparts
Wang Yi reassured them of Beijing’s commitment to projects in their countries and its solidarity with the Global South.
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US imposes sanctions on Palestinian NGO and five charities over alleged terrorism funding
The US accused these entities of supporting terrorism under the pretence of humanitarian work.
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UN chief António Guterres calls for dialogue among civilizations
António Guterres made this plea in observance of the first International Day of Dialogue Among Civilizations on 10 June 2025.
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Basketball: NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo visits Brazil amid trade rumours
Antetokounmpo inaugurated a renovated basketball court in Rio de Janeiro.