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China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim meet in Beijing, pledge deeper ties
Xi and Kim, along with top officials from their countries, met on Thursday at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People a day after Kim attended a Chinese military parade alongside other foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Senegal’s Layene Sufi Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Thousands gathered in Dakar’s Yoff neighbourhood to mark the day with chanting and prayers.
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Ukraine moves to ban an Orthodox church it says is linked with pro-war Moscow church
The Ukrainian government has declared that a branch of the Orthodox Church has failed to sever its longstanding ties with Moscow — and could soon be banned.
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Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood celebrates Mawlid in Dakar
Thousands of members of Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood gathered overnight Thursday in Dakar to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, with prayers.
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Lisbon funicular wreckage removed after deadly crash
Workers dismantled and removed the wreckage of Lisbon’s Elevador da Glória funicular in the early hours of Friday, a day after the accident that killed 16 people.
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Uganda to train Central African Republic armed forces
After years of instability and collapse, the Central African Republic is scrambling to rebuild its armed forces. Kampala has in the past trained South Sudanese and Somali forces
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Hong Kong hosts first hot air balloon festival
Hong Kong is hosting its first international hot air balloon festival in the city’s business district, and colourful displays are lighting up the skyline over Victoria Harbour.
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Nigeria: Dangote Refinery’s petrol unit may remain offline for months
It was due to restart on 20 September, but an industry monitor says major repairs and equipment replacement could keep the unit shut for longer.
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Africa’s youth, tech, and green innovators reshape the continent’s business future
Africa’s Youth Take the Lead in Transforming Agriculture. Dakar Forum Highlights Innovation, Jobs, and Climate-Smart Solutions while Africa’s tech scene is reaching a new stage of maturity, with startups expanding overseas and exporting their solutions
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Rio police free hostages in raid that leaves eight dead
Police in Rio de Janeiro freed two hostages, including a child, during a raid on a drug trafficking ring Thursday that left eight suspected gang members dead.
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Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal
A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week.
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Muslims around the world mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Tens of thousands gathered for celebrations marking the birth of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in Yemen and Iraq.
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Death toll rises after deadly landslide levels Darfur village
A catastrophic landslide wiped out this part of Sudan’s Darfur region. So far, 375 bodies have been recovered and laid to rest. But the Sudan Liberation Movement warns the death toll could climb to 1,000.
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Nigeria’s maternal mortality rates prompt urgent community initiatives
Nigeria’s Maternal Mortality Rates Prompt Urgent Community Healthcare Initiatives
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U.S. approves $32.5 million aid package to combat hunger in Nigeria
The United States has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, in a rare shift in U.S. foreign policy since President Donald Trump suspended most aid through the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Cheetah cubs destined for illegal wildlife trade rescued in Somaliland
Despite being severely undernourished and limping from months of being tied up – the 10 cubs are now in a stable condition.
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Xi Jinping and Emmerson Mnangagwa announce upgraded bilateral relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the upgrading of bilateral relations to an all-weather community with a shared future in Beijing on Thursday.
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Non-profit APOPO trains rats for lifesaving missions in Tanzania
With a superpower sense of smell, they can be taught to sniff out landmines, diseases, and even humans buried under rubble.
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Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak in Kasai
The National Institute of Public Health declared a heightened emergency this week after the number of potential cases grew. On Thursday, the health ministry officially stated that Ebola is spreading once again in the region.
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Moroccan feminist and LGBTQ activist sentenced to prison in blasphemy case
A Moroccan court sentenced a prominent feminist activist to two and a half years in prison and $5,000 in fines for blasphemy in a case that has alarmed human rights groups and drawn widespread attention.
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Macron hosts Paris summit on postwar security for Ukraine
European governments find themselves caught between limited options as leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday to debate postwar security guarantees for Ukraine amid an ongoing and intensifying conflict.
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US approves $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger
The United States has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, in a rare shift in U.S. foreign policy since President Donald Trump suspended most aid through the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Investigators examine Lisbon funicular wreckage following deadly crash
Investigations continued on Thursday morning at the site of Lisbon’s funicular crash, where officials confirmed the death toll had risen to 17 and dozens injured.
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Afghanistan: Earthquake survivors face aid crunch as death toll rises
Taliban officials say the death toll is now close to 1,500, but that number is expected to rise as rescue workers battle to pull bodies from destroyed buildings.
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Currency crisis in Bukavu: Residents struggle with damaged banknotes
Residents of Bukavu struggle with damaged banknotes amid rebel control
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Wildfire burns homes in historic California Gold Rush town
A fast-moving wildfire has burned homes in the historic California town of Chinese Camp, founded in the 1850s by Chinese miners forced out of a nearby settlement.
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DR Congo and Rwanda reaffirm commitment to June peace deal
At a meeting of the joint oversight committee in Washington, members acknowledged the slowness of progress in implementing the agreement.
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Vladimir Putin calls Congo a “friend and reliable partner” of Russia
On the sidelines of World War II’s 80th anniversary celebrations in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo.
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Police drag protesters from rails as Israelis rally for Gaza ceasefire
Police used water cannons and dragged protesters from the rails in Jerusalem on Wednesday as thousands demonstrated outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence.
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Kenya halts exhumations after 100+ bodies found at cult site
In Kenya, gruesome exhumations at Chakama Ranch in Kilifi County have been suspended to allow for DNA analysis after more than 100 body parts and 34 new bodies were uncovered in the latest phase of investigation into a suspected doomsday cult.
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Darfur landslide in Sudan kills 100, hundreds feared dead
A devastating landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur region has reportedly buried an entire village in the remote Marrah Mountains, with around 100 bodies recovered so far. The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army warned that the death toll from the August 31 disaster in Tarasin village could climb.
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Filmmakers of ‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ condemn ‘dehumanisation’ in Gaza
At the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, the filmmakers and cast of Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ made an emotional appeal to end the violence in Gaza, earning a standing ovation as they entered.
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Nigeria boat accident in Niger state kills over 60, many missing
A tragic boat accident in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State has left at least 60 people dead, with many more still missing, after an overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday morning.
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Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger State, leaving at least 60 dead and dozens missing
A tragic boat accident in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State has left at least 60 people dead, with many more still missing, after an overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday morning.
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Search and rescue underway after deadly landslide buries village in Sudan’s Darfur Region
A devastating landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur region has reportedly buried an entire village in the remote Marrah Mountains, with around 100 bodies recovered so far. The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army warned that the death toll from the August 31 disaster in Tarasin village could climb.
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Migrant surge along Eastern Route despite risks and mounting deaths
Migrant journeys along the deadly Eastern Route from the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula have surged sharply in 2025, despite rising risks and mounting deaths.
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Africa under cyber attack: who’s really safe online?
A recent Interpol crackdown exposed the extent of cybercrime in Africa. Experts say the issue is complex and requires international cooperation.
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United States: Families of Boeing crash victims make potential final plea for prosecution
A Texas federal judge heard arguments on a US government’s motion to dismiss its criminal case against the aerospace company.
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Former DRC president Joseph Kabila denounces “politically motivated” trial
The former Congolese head of state is on trial before the High Military court on charges including war crimes, rape, and murder.
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Greek parliament passes new law toughening stance on failed asylum seekers
After a new surge in migrant arrivals,Greece has passed a law toughening its stance on failed asylum seekers.