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US Aid freeze sparks warnings from Ethiopian rights leaders
The suspension of global aid by President Donald Trump is raising serious alarms in Africa, prompting human rights groups in Ethiopia to express their concerns.
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A Tunisian extremist is on trial accused of killing 3 people in a French church
A Tunisian man went on trial in France on Monday on terrorism charges over the killing of three people in a basilica in the French Riviera city of Nice in 2020, one of multiple attacks that year linked to Islamic extremism.
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Ghana bans first-class travel for government officials
“I have imposed a ban on non-essential travel forthwith to cut down on government expenditure. Any travel deemed essential must be undertaken in modesty—no first-class,”
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Ukraine: Russian drone attack on a residential area of Sumy
A residential area of the town in north-east Ukraine was hit on Sunday night.
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Dangote oil refinery to reach full capacity in 30 days
Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery, the largest in Africa, is set to begin full operations in the next 30 days
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Israeli PM Netanyahu appears in court for corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand again on Monday in his ongoing trial for alleged corruption.
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Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies at 95
Sam Nujoma, the fiery freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, and was known as the father of the nation, has died. He was 95.
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Vatican sounds alarm over Trump crackdown on US development aid
The Vatican’s office for migrants, the environment and development has raised concerns over the shutdown of US development agency USAID under the new Trump administration, with the shutdown also threatening Catholic relief efforts around the world.
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Aga Khan IV laid to rest in Aswan, Egypt on Sunday
The burial service for Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, was held in the southern Egyptian province of Aswan on Sunday.
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Paris AI summit kicks off this week with a major focus on its geopolitics
The geopolitics of artificial intelligence will be in focus at a major summit in Paris where world leaders, executives and experts will try to hammer out agreements on guiding the development of the rapidly advancing technology on Feb. 10-11.
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Libya uncovers 50 migrant bodies in mass graves
Libya authorities uncovered nearly 50 bodies this week from two mass graves in the country’s south-eastern desert according to officials
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Fitness club helps Zimbabwe’s elderly fight chronic diseases
A fitness club in Zimbabwe is helping the elderly fight chronic diseases in order to live longer
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AI tool developed to predict and prevent food insecurity in Kenya
Researchers from the University of California are developing an AI tool which aims to help communities prepare for crop failures
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Namibia’s founding father Sam Nujoma dies at 95
Sam Nujoma, the father of Namibia’s independence, has died at the age of 95
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African leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Congo
Leaders from eastern and southern Africa on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo
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Trump cuts aid to South Africa over white minority rights
U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to punish South Africa by signing an executive order stopping all aid to the country over what he called a human rights violation against a white minority group
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Boxing champion Kibomango killed in Goma amid M23 violence
In Goma the community mourns the tragic death of Kibomango, a former boxing champion and one of the 3,000 victims claimed by the M23 rebels
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Breaking barriers in Aita music in Morocco
Thouria Moullablad’s family frowned when she first told them she planned to make a living as a cheikha, but now she is changing the negative image
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Cameroon sugarcane strike turns violent over wages
Over 150 hectares of sugarcane fields have been destroyed in Cameroon due to violent clashes between SOSUCAM workers and police
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Judge halts Trump’s effort to dismantle USAID
A federal judge has delivered a major blow to President Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk, halting plans to pull thousands of staffers from USAID
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FIFA suspends Congolese Football Federation
The Secretary-General of the FIFA Council announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Federation
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Mother’s hunger strike continues for son’s release from Egyptian jail
Laila Soueif is trying to win freedom for her son who has spent more than five years in an Egyptian jail
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UN to investigate atrocities in Eastern DRC
The United Nations Human Rights Council is to launch a formal investigation into the human rights violations in the eastern part of DRC
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UN raises concerns over alarming cases of sexual violence in the DRC
UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday (07 Feb) expressed profound concerns at the ongoing violent escalation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) caused by the ongoing Rwanda-backed M23 offensive.
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February 20 marks official handover of French base in Abidjan
The French military base in Abidjan will officially be handed over to Ivory Coast on February 20 during a ceremony attended by the defense ministers of both countries, according to sources close to the matter.
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EAC and SADC leaders meet to address Great Lakes conflict
Leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have convened to address the ongoing conflict destabilizing the Great Lakes region.
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New Hampshire man is 2nd person known to be living with a pig kidney
A New Hampshire man fought for the chance at a pig kidney transplant, spending months getting into good enough shape to be part of a small pilot study of a highly experimental treatment.
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Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt after funeral in Lisbon
The late Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who passed away on Tuesday in Lisbon at the age of 88, will be laid to rest in Egypt on Sunday
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Record crowds at Japan’s hot springs create worries about macaque monkeys’ welfare
Japan’s hot spring macaques in Jigokudani Park draw record crowds, with 257,000 visitors last year, 60% of them international.
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Bright red river outside Buenos Aires sparks fears of pollution
Sarandi River, which is located in a suburb of Buenos Aires, has turned bright red, sparking concerns amongst residents over possible contamination.
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Senegal to aid families of protest victims
In a significant move following the violent protests that rocked Senegal between 2021 and 2024, the government has announced a financial aid package for the families of those killed
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Kenyan police reinforce Haiti mission amid U.S. funding freeze
The mission, which began last year, is struggling with a lack of funding and personnel as gangs that control 85% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, keep seizing more territory.
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Somali protesters condemn Trump’s comments on Gaza
Hundreds of Somalis assembled in the Peace Garden in Mogadishu to express their solidarity with Palestinians.
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Ramaphosa responds to U.S. funding freeze, rejects “bullying”
Ramaphosa dismissed the claims as misinformation, emphasizing that the law aims at redistributing unused land while maintaining legal safeguards. His government is exploring ways to sustain HIV/AIDS services despite the U.S. freeze.
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UN chief urges peace as conflict escalates in eastern DRC
Guterres will travel to Addis Ababa next week for the AU Peace and Security Council Summit, where discussions on restoring stability in the Great Lakes region are expected to take center stage.
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Survivors remember Turkey’s deadly 2023 earthquake
Two years after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey, survivors remember the tragedy that claimed over 53,000 lives in Turkey and 6,000 in Syria.
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Displaced families in Eastern Congo struggle for shelter
Zawadi Sifa has been fleeing conflict since 2012, most recently finding herself in Goma as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over the city
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Marcelo retires at age 36 to end trophy-filled career
Marcelo, the Real Madrid great famous for his big hair and being one of the most decorated players in soccer history, announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 36.
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January sees Egypt’s inflation Fall to 23.0% due to base effect
Inflation in Egypt is forecast to have slid to 23.0% in January, helped by a supportive base effect, according to a poll released on Thursday.