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African heads of state head to Beijing for China-Africa cooperation summit
Experts warn African countries should use the summit to foster cooperation that is both sustainable and mutually beneficial.
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Polio vaccination campaign gets underway in war-ravaged Gaza
The WHO said at least 90 per cent of children under 10 in Gaza must be immunised in the three-day period for it to be effective.
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Ivorian defender, Sol Bamba, dies aged 39
The footballer, who retired from the game in 2023, had been fighting Non-Hodgkin lymphoma since 2021.
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Gabon’s transitional president handed draft version of future constitution
The handover came a year after the military seized power ousting President Ali Bongo, whose family had ruled the country for over 50 years.
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Israel recovers the bodies of six hostages in Gaza
The recovery of their bodies has sparked calls for mass protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who families blame for failing to reach a deal to bring them back alive.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels suspected of firing missiles at a container ship
Two missiles suspected to have been fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a Liberian-flagged container ship in the Gulf of Aden late Friday, splashing down nearby without causing any damage, authorities said.
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Floods in Nigeria kill scores and wash away farmland raising food insecurity
Weeks of flooding have killed nearly 200 people in Nigeria and washed away homes and farmlands, the country’s disaster management agency said, further threatening food supplies, especially in the hard-hit northern region.
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Mpox cases in Nigeria reach 48 in at least 20 states
The number of monkeypox (mpox) cases in Nigeria has reached 48, with the virus now detected in Abuja and 20 other states, according to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Despite the rising cases, no deaths have been reported.
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Voter registration ends in Cameroon as polls near
According to an official announcement from the Director of Elections, registrations were to officially close on Saturday, August 31, at exactly 2:00 PM local time.
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In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, women are now taking the front seats
Thiam is a beatmaker, and one of only a few women in Senegal who call themselves such. Her stage name is “Myamy the Ay Girl,” a mix of English and Wolof that means “the girl who can”.
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Springboks upbeat on rematch against All Blacks on Saturday
South Africa looked ahead to facing New Zealand on Saturday in a repeat of last year’s Rugby World Cup final.
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A centuries-old cemetery for people who were enslaved is reclaimed in New York
In the last three summers, the remains of up to 27 people have been located. Grave markers have been found, one for Caezar Smith, who was born enslaved and died a free man in 1839
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DRC: One year after the Goma Massacre, relatives of victims call for “true justice”
One year ago at least 50 people were killed by military men inside a temple. On the first commemoration of the tragic event, relatives of the victims and congregants attended a ceremony. Pain and anger were palpable inside their new temple. About a hundred people were gathered on Friday (Aug. 30).
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WATCH: Russian airstrike devastates Kharkiv, claiming five lives
At least five people, including a 14-year-old girl, were killed in a Russian strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, on Friday.
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WATCH: Shanshan causes widespread disruption in Japan
A slow-moving tropical storm, Shanshan, has unleashed heavy rain across Japan, flooding roads and rivers in the south and causing widespread disruption.
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NBA – Stephen Curry extends contract with Golden State Warriors until 2027
Stephen Curry, the star point guard, will extend his contract with the Golden State Warriors until 2027. Curry, who led Team USA to victory against France in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, will remain with his lifelong team for an additional year, with the extension valued at nearly $63 million.
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‘No worries’ about Putin’s visit to Mongolia, an ICC member state – Kremlin
The visit, scheduled for Sept. 3, will be Putin’s first trip to an ICC member state since March 2023. The ICC has accused the Russian president of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine. Russian officials have dismissed the warrants as “null and void.”
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Togo: Guin people mark new year with Sacred Stone ceremony
The annual event takes place between late August and early September in Glidji, south-east Togo. The Guin people migrated from Ghana in the late XVIIth century.
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Residents of Sudan’s scarred central city pay a heavy price with no end in sight to fighting
Sudan’s war has created the world’s largest displacement crisis. More than 10.7 million people have been forced to flee their homes since fighting began, according to the International Organization for Migration.
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Kenya: Studying in China to operate the Standard Gauge Railway
He is among the thousands of Kenyans who’ve benefited from scholarships to pursue advanced studies in China since the nations established bilateral ties in 1963.
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Trinidad and Tobago debate the removal of Columbus statue and others
In a small auditorium in the seaside capital of Trinidad and Tobago, Christopher Columbus and other colonial-era figures came under scrutiny late Wednesday in a lengthy debate punctuated by snickers, applause, and outbursts.
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DRC to take Rwanda to East African Court over alleged violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) vows sue Rwanda at the East African Court of Justice in Arusha on September 26.
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How does the new Champions League format work?
The 32 teams would be drawn into eight groups of four each playing six games. Teams played each group opponent home and away from September into December. The top two advanced to the round of 16. A separate draw was made for each knockout round of home-and-away games until the single-game final.
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At least 31 people died after severe floods swept across northern Sudan
Floodwaters have swept through many communities and villages in northern Sudan over the past two days, resulting in the deaths of dozens and collapsing hundreds of homes.
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Senegalese FM visits Russia, seeks to improve bilateral relations
Speaking during the joint news conference, Senegal’s Foreign Minister Yassine Fall said the two countries hoped to increase collaboration on mineral exploration, energy, agriculture, scientific research, formation of hydrocarbon workers, as well as fisheries.
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All Blacks gear up for showdown against South Africa
This match marks the first of two consecutive encounters between the Springboks and All Blacks as part of the Rugby Championship, with the second set for September 7th.
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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a press conference in Dakar
He visited Gambia on Wednesday and met with the President Adama Barrow, stating afterward that the two countries had agreed to work together on security, as well as on opportunities for legal, temporary migration
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Brazil pays tributes to Izquierdo after tragic death
The Sao Paulo team honoured Juan Manuel Izquierdo, who passed away on Tuesday in a Brazilian hospital five days after collapsing during a match in Sao Paulo.
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At Portugal’s Surf Church, thirst for life and love of surfing meet
In just under a decade, Surf Church has grown from a few families to dozens of parishioners representing more than a dozen nationalities from across the world. Their motto: “We love waves. We love Jesus.”
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Nigeria and Niger sign security cooperation agreement amid tensions
Niger, though reducing its participation, remained part of the Nigeria-led Multinational Joint Task Force fighting Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. The agreement signals Niger’s intention to re-engage actively in security cooperation within the framework, according to the Nigerian communiqué.
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Russian and Senegalese FM discuss development, security in bilateral meeting
After a meeting with Sergey Lavrov on Thursday (Aug. 29), Senegal’s Yacine Fall called for mutually beneficial cooperation in the sphere of mineral fertilizers and exchange of technologies.
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Netanyahu visits troops amid tensions with Hezbollah
Israel has vowed to bring quiet to the border to allow its citizens to return to their homes. The government’s all-security rhetoric was weakened and has faced stronger contestation since the October 7th attack.
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China’s trade with Africa hits 1.19 trl yuan
China has remained Africa’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, according to the customs.
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A look inside Algeria’s largest port: How exports are fuelling the country’s economic growth
The Port of Djen Djen, in east Algeria, is the country’s largest working seaport. We take you inside the international trade hub as it undergoes a major extension.
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Paris Paralympics open with spectacular ceremony on Champs-Élysées
With 2 million tickets sold, the Games will run for 11 days with extensive media coverage. The first medals will be awarded in para-swimming, taekwondo, cycling, and table tennis.
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Zimbabwe to deport Ugandan tourist found with sex toy
The arrests occurred amid a government clampdown on dissent ahead of a regional summit, during which over 200 opposition figures and activists were detained.
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Nigeria appoints German coach Bruno Labbadia to revive World Cup qualifying hopes
“The appointment is with immediate effect,” said Mohammed Sanusi, the general secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation.
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Nigeria becomes first African country to obtain Mpox vaccines
Nigerian authorities have prioritized five states (Bayelsa, Edo, Cross-River, Lagos, and Rivers) with the highest burden of mpox cases.
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Venezuelan President Maduro takes aim at EU’s Borrell over his re-election
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took aim at the European Union’s foreign affairs chief after the bloc’s top diplomat said Maduro had “not provided the necessary public evidence” to prove he was the winner of July’s elections.
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WHO Europe concerned about declining condom use among teens worldwide
The World Health Organization’s office for Europe on Thursday decried a decline in condom use by adolescents in recent years, warning of risks of infection and unplanned pregnancies in countries from Canada to central Asia.