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Migrant boat capsizes off Libya: 1 dead, 22 missing
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the Libyan coast Tuesday, leaving one person dead and 22 missing, Libyan authorities said, the latest sea tragedy involving migrants seeking a better life in Europe.
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Boat rips apart in the English Channel off France killing 12 migrants
A boat carrying migrants ripped apart in the English Channel as they attempted to reach Britain from northern France on Tuesday, plunging dozens into the treacherous waterway and leaving 12 dead, authorities said.
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Presidents Cup roster finalized, excluding Justin Thomas and two Canadians
Justin Thomas was left off an American team for the first time since 2016 when Presidents Cup captain Jim Furyk went with the next six players in the team standings, a list that included Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley.
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Burning oil tanker in Red Sea: salvagers call off dangerous tow
A European Union naval mission reported on Tuesday that salvagers halted their attempt to tow a burning oil tanker in the Red Sea, which had been targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, stating that it was “not safe to proceed.”
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DRC health workers overwhelmed by influx of Mpox patients
At the Kavumu Health Centre, located in one of the hardest-hit regions by Mpox, health workers are overwhelmed by the influx of patients.
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South Sudan: Military court convicts eight soldiers for murder
A military court in Maridi South Sudan, has convicted eight soldiers for murder, and other crimes committed by soldiers of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces.
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Bobi Wine shot in leg during clash with ugandan police
The police stated that Wine had defied warnings against holding a street procession, which led to the altercation. The National Unity Platform condemned the incident as an attempt on Wine’s life.
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China-Africa cooperation: a model for mutual development gains
A high-ranking Chinese diplomat responsible for African relations stated on Tuesday that China and Africa will collaborate closely to protect the interests of developing nations.
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How much is Africa losing to malaria?
While the global community has invested $3.5 billion in malaria efforts, more than double that amount is needed to meet the 2030 elimination target
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French-Senegalese rapper S. Pri Noir talks about his roots
Born Malick Mendosa and of Senegalese heritage, the journey of S. Pri Noir started in 2008. He steadily grew in popularity to become the first French rapper to be the face of luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent.
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Mongolia defies calls to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a red-carpet welcome to Mongolia on Tuesday, as the country ignored calls to arrest him on an international warrant for alleged war crimes stemming from Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Namibia begins culling at least 700 wild animals
An extreme solution to address the increasingly alarming climate situation. To mitigate the record drought of this season, Namibia has began culling of 700 wild animals in national parks.
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Senegal: Opposition Mps reject dissolution of 2 state bodies, block revision of Constitution
The revision outlined the dissolution of the High Council of regional governments and the Economic, Social and Environmental Council. It was a key campaign pledge by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.
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Eastern DRC: In the war-torn region, displaced children won’t attend school
Since 2019, primary education is free in public schools in the DRC but caregivers still need to buy supplies and uniforms.
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Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea Capital
Flights between the two nations had resumed in 2018, following a peace agreement that ended two decades of hostility and led to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
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U.S. vaccine support for MPOX: a step forward, but more needed
Last week, Nigeria received 10,000 doses from the United States to strengthen its efforts against an outbreak. But Africa has only received a minimal amount of vaccines, and nations like the Democratic Republic of Congo, the centre of the outbreak, still have no vaccines available.
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Political and military support: Dutch PM’s pledge to Ukraine
In a surprise trip to Ukraine, his first since he took office, the Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and promised to back Ukraine with political, military, and financial assistance.
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African nations losing 5% of their GDP to climate change – Report
In sub-Saharan Africa, the costs of adapting to extreme weather could be $30-50 billion per year over the next decade, the report by the World Meteorological Organization estimated
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Ugandan Olympian set on fire by boyfriend after returning from games
… Cheptegei’s boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, bought a jerrican of petrol, poured it on her and set her ablaze during a disagreement Sunday.
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At least 129 dead in attempted jailbreak in Congo
“There are also 59 injured people taken into care by the government, as well as some cases of women raped,” he said, adding that order has been restored at the prison, part of which was burned in the attack.
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Ghana’s coaching trio, including John Paintsil, recovering after crash
The group, which also includes head coach Otto Addo and goalkeeping coach Fatawu Dauda, was returning from a scouting trip when it swerved to avoid a collision with a pick-up truck that had suddenly veered into its lane.
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South Africa, China vow stronger ties as Ramaphosa starts state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and South Africa to beef up solidarity and cooperation in a new era and on a new journey, which meets the shared aspirations of the two peoples
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Tunisia’s election: only two candidates to contest Saied
Tunisia’s electoral authority confirmed on Monday that only two candidates will compete against President Kais Saied in next month’s elections.
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How China-Africa infrastructure deals shape Kenya’s economic landscape
The Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a key project of the Belt and Road Initiative, has positively influenced Kenya’s economic and social growth.
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Israel airstrike kills 2 in Lebanon
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Israel have been trading near-daily strikes and counterstrikes along the border since the outbreak of the Gaza war.
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Ghana to raise cocoa farmgate price
Every year in September, the government announces new far-gate prices for cocoa bag and ton for the new coca season, which is between September of the current year and August of the following year.
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Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives
Climate change is stressing rainforests where the highly sensitive cocoa bean grows, but chocolate lovers need not despair, say companies that are researching other ways to grow cocoa or develop cocoa substitutes.
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Uganda: “Climate of fear” reigns at Kingfisher oil field – US rights group
CRI says it has documented widespread human rights abuses, environmental damage at the site in eastern Uganda.
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Nigria: EndBadGovernance protestors charged with subversion
The 9 male and one female allegedly acted in concert with 70-year-old British citizen Andrew Martin Wynee who is wanted for allegedly attempting “to take over the government from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu” and for financing terrorism.
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‘We’ve changed a lot’ – Benzema on reuniting with Blanc for new Saudi season
Benzema’s Al Ittihad have won both of their matches so far this season, with Benzema scoring once and Aouar contributing two goals. Their new ambition will be properly tested for the first time on the 21st of September when they visit arch-rivals Al Hilal for the fourth round
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Kenya extradites man wanted for murder in US
A Kenyan man wanted in Massachusetts to face murder charges has been extradited nearly a year after he fled the United States, authorities said Monday
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161 Nigerian students fail UK border checks, denied entry
Between 2021 and 2023, 1,425 international students admitted to UK universities were denied entry at the country’s airports.
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South Africa’s last captive elephant starts news life 200 km away from zoo
The mechanics of moving an elephant to a new life are complex. And so, a process began of training an occasionally grumpy old elephant to step willingly into a large metal transport container that will be loaded onto a truck.
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A Libyan human trafficker sanctioned by the UN has been killed in Tripoli, officials say
Abdel-Rahman Milad, who commanded a coast guard unit in the western town of Zawiya and was sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council, was shot dead by unknown assailants, the officials said.
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South African beauty queen crowned Miss Nigeria after nationality row
The 23-year-old law student celebrated her victory on Saturday, stating that the title represents a call for unity.
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Casino de Paris hosts Fabregas Le Métis Noir concert
Fabregas Le Métis Noir took the stage at the Casino de Paris for his fans. The Congolese artist, celebrated for his fusion of rumba and contemporary sounds, delivered a performance that was well-received, even with some logistical hurdles.
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Morocco embraces eco-tourism for sustainability and increased yield
In June, Morocco’s tourism ministry announced that plans were underway for a national green growth program called “Go Siyaha,” which will provide tourist businesses with opportunities to adopt energy-efficient practices. The country aims to attract 26 million visitors by 2030
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Mpox outbreak: DR Congo faces severe medicine shortages and overcrowding
“We run out of medicine every day,” said Dr. Musole Mulamba Muva, the head of the hospital. He mentioned that the hospital faces many challenges with limited resources and that international aid has significantly decreased,
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Tens of thousands rally in Israel demanding Gaza ceasefire
The mass outpouring appeared to be the largest such demonstration in 11 months of war and protesters said it felt like a possible turning point, although the country is deeply divided
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Gauteng’s struggle: why are babies still being born with HIV?
Pregnant women in South Africa have access to HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy at health facilities. However, health officials in Gauteng are concerned that babies are still being born with HIV, despite the availability of free medication aimed at preventing mother-to-child transmission.