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Global terrorism deaths surge by 11% in 2024
Terrorism is on the rise globally, with 66 countries reporting attacks in 2024, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index
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Algeria to import 1 million sheep ahead of Eid al-Adha
Algeria’s president has announced plans to import 1 million sheep ahead of this year’s Eid al-Adha, aiming to stabilize prices
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12 dead, dozens hurt in South Africa bus accident
The early-morning crash happened on a highway near Johannesburg’s main O.R. Tambo International Airport.
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boat capsizes in Congo, 25 are dead, many of them soccer players
The players were returning from a match in Mushie city in Maï-Ndombe province on Sunday night when the vessel capsized on the Kwa River, said Alexis Mputu, the provincial spokesman.
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Nigeria’s anti-graft commission recovers nearly $500m in a year
In a report on Monday, it said it had also secured more than 4,000 criminal convictions.
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New report finds only seven countries met world clean air standards in 2024
The IQAir World Quality Report found that Chad, the Congo, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India had the dirtiest air.
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Seven doctors face trial for homicide in Maradona’s death
Seven medical professionals who treated Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona before his death will face trial for homicide in Buenos Aires
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Ivory Coast opposition parties form coalition ahead of presidential poll
The Coalition for a Peaceful Alternation is hoping to push demands for electoral reform and impose a balance of power on the ruling party.
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Widespread damage in Mozambique following passage of Cyclone Jude
The situation in the region is already fragile and humanitarian response capacities overstretched following two recent cyclones.
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M23 rebellion : war slows trade between Burundi and DR Congo
Income-generating projects have slowed down in Burundi since the fighting in eastern DRC escalated last February.
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North Korea fires missiles as U.S.-South Korea drills begin
In a show of defiance, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday
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New discoveries: Ocean census project reveals over 800 new species of ocean life
Sharks, lobsters, corals, and deep-sea sponges are just some of the 866 new marine species recently identified in the largest global effort to accelerate ocean discovery.
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Marking five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic
On the 11th March 2020, COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic, forever changing the world as we knew it
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Ramadan : Nigerian Muslims use holy month to consolidate family bonds
It is another Holy month of Ramadan, dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection, cherished by families around the world.
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Trump aid cuts: Ugandan authorities concerned as malaria season starts
Malaria season kicks off this month across much of Africa. This disease remains the deadliest on the continent, particularly affecting children.
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US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan
The travel advisory issued on Sunday stated that fighting was ongoing and that “weapons are readily available to the population.”
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World-renowned South African playwright dies, aged 92
Athol Fugard was best-known for his anti-apartheid plays with President Cyril Ramaphosa describing him as “the moral conscience of a generation”.
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Gabon’s interim president to face three challengers in presidential poll
Brice Oligui Nguema seized power in a military coup in 2023, promising a return to democracy.
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Young Senegalese women market agribusiness on YouTube
They’ve successfully launched their business by combining newly acquired skills in filmmaking and farming, using social media to market their produce online.
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More misery for Gazans as prices soar after Israel halts food deliveries
Aid workers say it is endangering progress made during the six-week ceasefire to prevent famine.
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Growing tension in South Sudan as cracks emerge in ruling coalition
As fears grow of a renewed full-blown civil war, the United States on Sunday ordered all its non-emergency staff to leave the country.
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Pope rests as the Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him
Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia Sunday after doctors reported some positive news: after more than three weeks in the hospital, the 88-year-old pope is responding well to treatment and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days.
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DR Congo offers $5M reward for rebel leaders amid ongoing conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three M23 rebel leaders, including former electoral chief Corneille Nangaa, military commander Sultani Makenga, and political leader Bertrand Bisimwa. The trio was sentenced to death in absentia.
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Top scoring samba schools return to Rio’s Sambadrome for champion’s parade
The six highest-scoring samba schools from Rio’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for a final parade, dazzling spectators with elaborate costumes and live samba music.
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Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from U.S.
After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United States, telling them they have 30 days to leave the Central American nation.
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Man descends Big Ben tower after climbing with Palestinian flag
Traffic around the Palace of Westminster in London came to a standstill for much of Saturday as emergency crews tried to reach a man who climbed the Big Ben tower holding a Palestinian flag.
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Mali to lift its suspension on the issuance of artisanal mining permits
Mali will partially lift its suspension on the issuance of mining permits on March 15, the country’s mines ministry announced in a statement on Friday.
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Maasai Girls learn self-defence to fight Gender-Based Violence
In a remote Maasai community in Kenya, young girls are learning more than just academics—they’re training to stand up for themselves
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Women rally for equality in Lagos on International Women’s Day
On Friday, thousands of Nigerian women gathered in Lagos to mark International Women’s Day, celebrating their achievements
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Celebrating the strength and resilience of African women in Paris
In the heart of Paris, on the iconic street of Saint-Honoré, a private mansion opens its doors to Women of Valour
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Mpox outbreak hits Kabare amid ongoing conflict in DRC
Mpox is rapidly spreading in Kabare, South Kivu, as healthcare systems struggle amidst ongoing conflict in eastern DRC
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DRC : Ramadan under a cloud of uncertainty in Goma
With prayers at home and a muted breaking of the fast, the holy month is different this year for Muslims in Goma under M23 occupation.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to visit South Africa in April for talks
His visit to the country comes at a critical juncture in the war following his explosive meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House last week.
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Aid efforts in Burundi struggling as more displaced Congolese arrive
In less than a month, nearly 63,000 people have crossed into Burundi—marking the country’s largest refugee influx in decades
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Bar Abdelatty’s firm stance on Palestinian issues at GCC summit
On Thursday, foreign ministers from the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states gathered in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to address the current situations in Gaza and Syria.
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Trump says US ending all federal funding to South Africa
Writing on his Truth Social post, he also reiterated his offer of sanctuary to farmers fleeing the country because they ‘fear for their safety’.
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Nigerian Senate suspends female member over sexual assault accusation
In a TV interview on February 28, Akpoti-Uduaghan – one of only four women in the 109-seat chamber – alleged that senate president Godswill Akpabio made unwanted sexual advances towards her in 2023
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UN Women’s report exposes significant setbacks in gender rights
A recent UN report highlights that the rights of women and girls are facing unprecedented threats globally, including increased discrimination, diminished legal protections, and reduced funding for supportive programs and institutions.
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Ghana: Volta Region’s Ketu South declares emergency amid tidal threats
A relentless sea-level rise has wreaked havoc on coastal communities, forcing hundreds from their homes and leaving behind a trail of destruction.