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São Tomé and Príncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government
São Tomé and Príncipe’s President has fired the country’s Prime Minister and government. Explaining the reasoning behind the move, the statement cited ‘prolonged absences of the Prime Minister’ from the nation, among other reasons.
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Macron’s speech at foreign policy conference draws criticism
Speaking to French ambassadors during a foreign policy conference, President Emmanuel Macron stated that he was awaiting Africa’s Sahel nations to thank Paris for its help in fighting Islamist militants. For some, the comments were condescending and echoed colonial rhetoric.
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Orthodox Christians mark Christmas eve in the West Bank
Orthodox Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas eve on Monday; unlike other branches of Christianity, the Orthodox Church marks Christmas on 7th January. The service took place in the shadow of the conflict in Gaza not far away.
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Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania kick off gas production
Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania have become gas producers, using a field on the border between the two countries. The project, which has been six years in the making, has been hailed as Senegal’s oil minister as ‘historic’.
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Legal proceedings commence for Sarkozy amid corruption allegations
Former right -wing French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in trial with 11 others including former ministers for allegations of illegal financing for his 2007 presidential campaign by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
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Morocco looks to secure spot for caftan on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Designers of caftans, traditional Moroccan robes, are hoping that the garment will secure a spot on the UNESCO intangible heritage list this year. In the view of historians, the step is an important one in preserving the country’s traditions.
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Rio kicks off 2025 carnival season with unofficial street parties
The 2025 carnival season began with unofficial streets parties in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, featuring 42 bands from 9am to 4pm – or until the last reveler leaves.
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FBI links new year’s truck attack to suspect’s past visits
The individual behind the tragic truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, which resulted in the deaths of 14 people, had previously visited the city twice and recorded footage of the French Quarter using hands-free glasses, according to an FBI official on Sunday.
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Nathaniel Bassey to minister at U.S. inaugural prayer breakfast
The event, a non-political, faith-based gathering hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, will precede the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
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China-Ethiopia partnership brings free eye care to Addis Ababa
A team of medical experts from Tianjin Eye Hospital in China has officially launched a free cataract surgery program at Tirunesh Beijing Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city.
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Kémi Séba announces candidacy for Benin’s 2026 presidential election
Séba hopes to secure the backing of the opposition party Les Démocrates, led by former president Boni Yayi, which has the necessary endorsements to field a candidate.
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Zoe Saldaña embraces her creative calling at the Golden Globes
Two wildly audacious films — Brady Corbet’s 215-minute postwar epic “The Brutalist” and Jacques Audiard’s Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical “Emilia Perez” — won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday.
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Exiled Mozambique opposition leader to return on January 9th
The Mozambique opposition leader announced that he would return January 9 ahead of the inauguration of the new president
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Sudan Army Chief Backs Turkish Peace Effort
The head of the Sudanese army has praised Turkey’s offer to resolve the 20-month-long conflict between his forces and their paramilitary rivals
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Chinese FM to strengthen ties during Africa visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a visit to four African nations – Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad
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Endangered pygmy finally meets public in Virginia zoo
The public is finally able to see the new endangered pygmy hippo calf in person at a Virginia zoo
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Real Madrid aims for success in Copa del Rey debut
Real Madrid trained in the Spanish capital on Sunday, on the eve of their Copa del Rey match
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M23 Captures Masisi in DR Congo
Rebel forces, backed by Rwanda, have seized control of the town of Masisi in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
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Thousands flee potential volcano in Ethiopia
Thousands of civilians in a remote part of north-eastern Ethiopia are being evacuated after potentially dangerous volcanic activity
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Jimmy Carter’s extended public farewell begins
Jimmy Carter’s six day extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia
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Kamala Harris to certify her 2024 election loss
There are a few more steps to confirm Trump’s Electoral College victory including Vice President Kamala Harris overseeing Congress’ certification
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China says experiencing ‘smaller, less severe’ flu season
In the US, the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there have been at least 5.3 million flu illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations, and 2,700 deaths — including at least 11 children so far this season
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Bitcoin turns sixteen amid record surge
Last month, Bitcoin’s record rally topped $107,000 after Donald Trump said he planed to create a US Bitcoin strategic reserve similar to that of oil
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Police and soldiers from Guatemala, El Salvador arrive for Haiti mission
The 83 security personnel included an advance team of eight soldiers from El Salvador and the first 75 of 150 military police officers from Guatemala
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Syria militias go after former regime soldiers, spies
The forces over the past few weeks have raided and arrested security officials who they said worked under Assad’s notorious web of intelligence and security branches
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Raja Casablanca, Mamelodi Sundowns face off in Champions League
Raja sit bottom of group B having suffered two defeats and a draw. Mamelodi sit joint top of the group with 5 points
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London Zoo caries out census of its huge population
London Zoo began its annual stocktake on Friday, counting over 10,000 animals of various species.
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French and German foreign ministers make historic visit to Damascus
While progress has been made, Western nations, including France and Germany, have maintained HTS’s designation as a terrorist organization. Baerbock also stressed the importance of not delaying democratic elections, noting that human rights and political reforms must not be undermined during the tra
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Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on Al-Nassr journey: “Life is good, but I want more”
As Ronaldo looks ahead, his commitment to both personal excellence and the growth of Saudi football underscores his enduring influence in the world of sports.
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The entrepreneur tackling Uganda’s second-hand clothing problem
Uganda imports around 80,000 tonnes of second-hand clothes every year, according to data by the Uganda Revenue Authority. One entrepreneur has found a solution against the masses of fabric flooding the country: upcycling.
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See images of the Tesla exploding outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
Investigators are trying to understand the motives of the perpetrator of Wednesday’s explosion, a highly decorated soldier.
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Burkina Faso: Two jailed for life over 2017 restaurant attack
A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced two people to life in prison over a deadly 2017 attack on a Turkish restaurant that killed 19, officials said
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56 Kkilled in Israeli strikes as ceasefire talks expected to resume
In parallel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized a delegation to travel to Qatar on Friday to restart stalled U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks. The delegation includes members of Mossad, Shin Bet, and the military, as efforts continue to address the prolonged conflict.
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When cinema in Tunisia travels to the audience
The Cinema Tdour mobile setup travels on wheels to overlooked Tunisian communities that have no easy access to the cinema
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Ghana passes provisional budget ahead of transition
Ghana’s parliament has passed a provisional budget that allows the government to spend $4.65 billion through March.
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Boy, 7, survives five days in Zimbabwe game park among lions
Tinotenda Pudu, from northern Zimbabwe, wandered 49 kilometers (30 miles) from his home into Matusadona National Park, a sprawling wilderness known for its dense population of predators and other dangerous wildlife.
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Post-election crisis in Mozambique forces nearly 3,000 to flee abroad
As tensions persist in Mozambique, the strain on neighboring countries and international aid organizations continues to grow. With limited resources and an increasing number of displaced people, the region faces mounting challenges in addressing this escalating humanitarian crisis
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Rashford turns down three offers from Saudi Arabia
Marcus Rashford has rejected three offers from Saudi Arabia worth up to £35million-a-year according to Manchester Evening News
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Cuba: Followers of Santeria lay out predictions for 2025
During an event to mark the beginning of 2025, followers of the Santeria religion in Cuba set out their predictions for the coming year. Some who attended the ceremony fear that the country will continue to struggle, unless authorities take action.