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South African Police launch manhunt for escaped Illegal mining kingpin
Authorities revealed that “Tiger” escaped custody during the police operation, reportedly aided by corrupt officials. An investigation is underway to track down those who helped facilitate his escape.
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Watch West Bank joy as 90 freed Palestinian prisoners return
Thousands in Beitunia celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The next exchange is scheduled for Saturday as fragile truce holds.
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Trump pledges series of Day 1 executive orders on eve of inauguration
Supporters gathered in downtown Washington for a “Make America Great” victory celebration, and cheered as Trump said he’d take quick action on everything from cracking down on the U.S.-Mexico border to promoting oil drilling, reining in the federal workforce and eradicating diversity programs
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Watch Israeli hostages’ tearful reunion with families after ceasefire
Three Israelis, including Romi Gonen, were freed and reunited with their families amid celebrations, as a ceasefire begins, hoping to end the 15-month conflict.
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TikTok restores service in the US
The popular video-sharing platform TikTok has restored its service on Sunday after going dark for around 12 hours in the face of an impending ban in the US.
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Israel, Hamas release hostages and prisoners on first day of ceasefire
A prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas has seen 90 Palestinians and 3 Israeli hostages return to their respective homes. The swap is the first of more releases expected over the coming six weeks.
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Kenyan start-up turning invasive plant into biodegradable packaging
The alien water hyacinth is clogging up Lake Naivasha and threatening the livelihoods of local fisherman.
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Ceasefire brings hope for Gazans and the families of Israeli hostages
A long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas finally got underway on Sunday morning.
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New contingent on Kenyan police officers arrive in Haiti
They are being deployed to the Caribbean country to provide back-up to an understaffed international security mission.
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Aid trucks at Rafah wait for green light to enter Gaza as ceasefire begins
Egypt says it hopes 600 trucks will be able to enter the Palestinian enclave daily, carrying life-saving aid and petrol.
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TikTok went dark in the US hours before a federal ban came into effect
Incoming US President, Donald Trump, has said he will “most likely” give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban when he takes office on Monday.
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At least 70 die in explosion in Nigeria while collecting fuel from overturned tanker
Nearly all the victims were locals who had rushed to collect the fuel that spilled when the tanker overturned.
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IMF lifts 2025 global growth outlook, but warns against protectionism
Global growth is expected to improve slightly this year, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, but said economic policy uncertainty is elevated.
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Kenyan social enterprise aims to reduce environmental impact of textile waste
Africa Collect Textiles employs women at a workshop in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, to create something new out of discarded clothes.
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US imposes sanctions on Sudan’s de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
Washington says under his leadership, the army has indiscriminately bombed civilian infrastructure and conducted extrajudicial killings.
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South Sudanese police impose nationwide nighttime curfew after deadly riots
The riots targeting Sudanese followed reports of the alleged killing of 29 South Sudanese citizens earlier in the week in neighbouring Sudan.
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Gaza ceasefire to begin Sunday after Israeli security cabinet approval
The deal could see a first group of Israeli hostages released on Sunday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
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US offered infrastructure incentive to achieve peace in eastern DRC
Washington’s proposed extension of a railway line into the region was seen as incentive for peace between the DRC and Rwanda, which backs rebels fighting there.
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Nigeria becomes the ninth BRICS partner country
Brazil’s government said on Friday that Nigeria has been accepted as a partner country in the multinational group.
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Mozambique’s ex-finance minister sentenced in US in loan scandal
Manual Chang was convicted last year for his role in the so-called ‘hidden debt’ graft scandal that sparked an economic crisis in his home country.
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UN officials call attention to Sudan’s dangerous civilian situation
The chief spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office, Ravina Shamdasani, cautioned of increasing civilian danger in Sudan due to targeted ethnic attacks in Al Jazirah, posing a threat to the ongoing conflict over Khartoum.
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Saint Helena: how a tiny island is trying to achieve carbon neutrality
Saint Helena, an island of some 4,000 inhabitants, has just installed its first electric vehicle charging station. It is part of the island’s wider quest to go fully green.
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The perils of illegal mining: a survivor’s six-month nightmare
A miner who endured six months trapped in an abandoned mine in South Africa has recounted the terrifying experience he faced after a police crackdown cut off food and essential supplies to thousands engaged in illegal gold mining.
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Seeking justice: new Syrian leaders meet with ICC chief prosecutor in Damascus
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan arrived in Damascus on Friday. He will confer with Syria’s transitional government on how to seek justice and accountability for alleged war crimes.
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Togo weighs joining the alliance of sahel states, says foreign minister
Togo is considering the possibility of joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), as indicated by the Togolese Foreign Minister during an interview with Voxafrica on Thursday.
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SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Ends in Destruction After Successful Booster Catch
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed after losing engine power.
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Al-Rajhi wins Dakar Rally at 11th attempt and Sanders sews up motorbike domination
After 13 days of desert racing and more than 5,000 kilometers of specials, Al-Rajhi beat home Henk Lategan of South Africa by less than four minutes, the smallest margin in 15 years.
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South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground
Usually, the men would eat meat, bread, and porridge cooked over camp stoves run by propane, but all of these had run out.
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Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba stirs debate with return to social media
He instructed security forces to immediately arrest opposition members, such as those affiliated with the National Unity Platform (NUP), if they wore clothing resembling military uniforms. “
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Putin to welcome Iranian president for strategic agreement signing
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Friday to formalize a significant agreement between Moscow and Tehran.
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Madrid pet owners bring animals to Saint Anthony Church for annual blessing
Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, celebrating St. Anthony’s feast day.
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South Sudan imposes nighttime curfew after anti-Sudanese protests turn violent
The curfew, starting at 6:00 pm daily, was announced Friday by Police Chief Abraham Manyuat on state television as new demonstrations erupted in Juba and other cities.
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Sierra Leone calls back ambassador after drug seizure in Guinea embassy incident
Guinea’s authorities impounded the vehicle on Monday and detained its occupants, suspecting them of trafficking drugs.
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Russia jails 3 lawyers of Alexei Navalny for extremism
Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin and Alexei Liptser were already in custody and were given sentences from 3 1/2 to five years by a court in the town of Petushki, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) east of Moscow
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Six planets line up in the sky this month and you can see them
During this month’s parade, Mars shines especially bright because it’s located directly opposite the sun. To get in on the planetary hangout, go outside on a clear night a few hours hours after sunset between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. and face south
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Lebanon: newly-elected president receives visit from French president Macron
France’s Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Beirut early Friday morning to meet with his newly-elected peer Joseph Aoun and caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati.
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South Africa authorities face scrutiny over mine response
South African authorities face growing anger over their handling of a standoff with illegal miners trapped in an abandoned gold mine, as the death toll from the incident reached at least 87
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Italy Commits €400 Million to Support Tunisia’s Energy Initiatives
Italy and Tunisia formalized a two-year partnership on Thursday, with Italy pledging 400 million euros to support development initiatives focused on energy transition and the advancement of renewable energy sources.
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Israeli air strikes in Gaza leave 72 dead as ceasefire is delayed
Netanyahu said earlier in the day that a last-minute dispute with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages.
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Heavy rain causes floods in “Brazil’s Dubai” after overnight downpour
Floods wreak havoc in Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, and Camboriú after heavy rain overnight.