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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.
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Somalia’s healthcare system buckles as donor fatigue deepens after U.S. Aid cut
With donor fatigue increasing and foreign funding uncertain, the question facing Somalia is not just how to secure its territory—but how to safeguard the health of millions who depend on a system held together by increasingly fragile support.
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Elephants’ calm response to drones opens new doors for observation – Study
A new study has revealed that elephants aren’t afraid of drones, as was previously thought. Their surprisingly calm response to being filmed and tracked by the flying cameras could open new doors for the observation and study of the animals
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Africa Cup of Nations trophy kicks off global tour in London
The Africa Cup of Nations trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, as it begins its tour ahead of next month’s tournament.
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ECOWAS expels Guinea-Bissau after army general seizes power
The decision was reached at a virtual session of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) chaired by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday night
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Guinea-Bissau faces fresh uncertainty after disputed election and coup
Guinea-Bissau has plunged further into political turmoil after a disputed presidential election was swiftly followed by a controversial coup. Opposition leaders question the legitimacy of the takeover, pointing to the actions of ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló.
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Hong Kong: Death toll climbs as firefighters contain apartment blaze
Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday during an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise tower complex, after a massive fire engulfed seven of its eight buildings. The death toll in one of the city’s deadliest blazes is now at least 128
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CAF Champions League: Al Ahly, Mamelodi, Young Africans in action
JS Kabylie who host Young Africans will be looking to recover from a 4-1 defeat in their group opener against Al Ahly
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General sworn in as interim leader of Guinea-Bissau after coup
General Horta Inta-A said the military government would oversee a one-year transition period.
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US and Russian crew safely dock with ISS for 8-month mission
A US-Russian crew docked with the ISS after launch from Kazakhstan, beginning an eight month mission focused on research, experiments and planned spacewalks.
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Interpol global policing forum says security needs a new compass
Senior law enforcement officials and ministers from around the world met in the Moroccan city of Marrakech this week.
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Vatican welcomes 27-metre Norway spruce in St Peter’s Square
A 27 metre Norway spruce sourced in Ultimo, South Tyrol, now stands in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square as the festive season begins.
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Putin says U.S.–Ukraine draft points could form basis for future peace deal
Putin also cautioned that it would be premature to talk about final versions of any agreement. Meanwhile, an American delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow next week for further discussions, signaling ongoing efforts to explore a possible path toward peace.
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French president unveils voluntary military service from next year
He said men and women aged 18 and 19 will start serving in a new paid 10-month military service programme from 2026.
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Guinea-Bissau opposition accuses president of faking coup to retain power
Fernando Dias was the main challenger in last week’s closely contested presidential vote, which he claims to have won.
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Inside Lego’s festive operation: how the iconic bricks meet holiday demand
Holiday shoppers in Denmark browse new Lego sets as factories in Billund run nonstop to meet seasonal demand. Designers and automated warehouses keep production moving.
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Death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand rises to over 80
Thailand reports more than 80 deaths after severe flooding in the south, with water levels starting to recede as authorities assess damage across several provinces.
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Report finds that plastic pellets called nurdles are swamping the world
Known as nurdles, they are used as a raw material in the manufacturing of plastic products.
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Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce Gen. Horta N’Ta as junta leader
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began on Wednesday days after the country’s presidential election.
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San Diego Zoo Welcomes Rare Fossa Triplets
With an estimated 2,500 fossas left in the wild, they are classified as vulnerable. Conservationists hope that successful births like this one will help raise awareness and support for safeguarding Madagascar’s unique wildlife.
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Authorities to open investigation into the fire as death toll rises to 55
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said a full investigation would be carried out into a deadly blaze in several high-rise towers, as emergency services fought to control the fire for a second day.
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Ramaphosa blasts Trump for blocking South Africa from next year’s G20 summit
In a statement Thursday, the presidency said South Africa would continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20
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Apple sued over conflict minerals linked to DRC and Rwanda
A US advocacy group has sued Apple in Washington, accusing the company of using minerals tied to conflict and labour abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.
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Several bodies condemn military takeover in Guinea-Bissau days after polls
In a joint statement released on Wednesday, just hours after the coup, the missions voiced their concerns over the arrest of the incumbent President, Embalo Sissoco and some of their agents.
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Tinubu declares security emergency as kidnappings rock Nigeria
The president ordered the recruitment of an additional 20,000 security personnel on top of the 30,000 already approved, and the withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect public figures and celebrities
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Kenya scrambles to save key trade pact with EU suspended by court
In force since 2024, the so-called Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) drew opposition from experts who argued that the deal was supposed to be agreed with all east African countries, and not with Kenya alone
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At least 36 dead and hundreds missing in Hong Kong buildings blaze
Residents were evacuated as the fire spread across seven of the eight high-rise residential buildings in the complex.
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France’s top court upholds conviction against former President Sarkozy
The case involves the illegal financing of his 2012 re-election campaign.
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Nigerian parents of abducted children say they are being kept in dark
Several of them say the government has told them nothing about efforts to rescue the nearly 300 students.







































