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Somalia confirms cyberattack on e-visa system exposing travellers’ data
The Immigration and Citizenship Agency said it had launched an investigation into the breach and moved the e-visa platform to a new website.
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We can work it out: Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that he plans to meet with New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said they’ll “work something out,” in what could be a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political star who have cast each other as political foils.
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At least 32 dead in Congo mine bridge collapse
A bridge at a copper and cobalt mine in southeastern Congo collapsed due to overcrowding, killing at least 32 people, a regional government official said Sunday.
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Bizmoun Cave reveals new clues about early human life in Morocco
Archaeologists are delving deep into Bizmoun Cave, uncovering new clues about early human life in Morocco. The National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage, part of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, has launched a fresh wave of research at this remarkable site.
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Caribbean delegation seeks justice for slavery in Britain
A CARICOM Reparations Commission delegation is visiting the United Kingdom from November 17 to 20, 2025, to meet with British officials and lawmakers to discuss reparations for slavery and colonialism.
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Côte d’Ivoire: a growing economy despite inequalities [Business Africa]
As President Alassane Ouattara prepares to begin a fourth term, what is the outlook on Ivory Coast’s economic situation?
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Congo triumphs over Nigeria in dramatic penalty shootout to reach World Cup playoffs
Congo advanced to the World Cup intercontinental playoffs after beating Nigeria in a Sunday night penalty shootout.
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WFP decries atrocities in Sudan’s El-Fasher amid humanitarian crisis
The deputy executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP) expressed outrage over the “terrible atrocities” that recently took place in the city of el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region.
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Iran scrambles to induce rain as years-long drought triggers water crisis
A cloud-seeding flight was conducted on Saturday over the country’s largest lake, officials said. Tehran is now in its sixth year of drought. High temperatures over the summer led to power outages
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First strong winter rains soak Gaza’s makeshift shelters
Winter’s first strong rainfall sent water cascading through parts of Gaza’s sprawling Muwasi tent camp on Saturday, as the territory struggles to cope with flooding and devastated infrastructure after two years of war
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UN officials warn of worsening situation in Sudan
Officials from the UN refugee agency, World Health Organization and UNMAS (United Nations Mine Action Service) on Friday delivered stark warnings over the deteriorating situation in Sudan
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Haitian town buries its Hurricane Melissa victims
Eighteen caskets, topped with bright yellow and orange flowers, were carried into a public plaza where a crowd gathered to say their goodbyes in Petit-Goave, southern Haiti
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Timbuktu’s ancient manuscripts return after years away
Thirteen years ago, when al-Qaida-connected fighters swept into the city, staff and local families smuggled tens of thousands of manuscripts south to Bamako for safety
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COP30: UN urges protection for climate migrants
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling on global leaders to protect the rights and dignity of those living on the frontlines of the climate crisis, including migrants and displaced persons, Indigenous Peoples, and traditional and local communities
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Benin adopts constitutional amendment to create Senate, extend presidential term
Benin’s National Assembly has adopted a constitutional amendment extending presidential and legislative terms from five years to seven. It also creates a Senate, made up of between 25 to 30 members.
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DRC and M23 sign framework peace deal to end fighting in eastern Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a framework peace deal aimed in the at ending fighting in eastern Congo.
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CAR’s top court clears Touadera to stand in December presidential election
Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to stand in next month’s presidential election.
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Tanzania launches inquiry into post-election killings, President Hassan tells parliament
Tanzania is launching an inquiry into last month’s post-election killings, President Samia Suluhu Hassan told parliament on Friday.
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UN Security Council adopts draft resolution extending Yemen sanctions for another year
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a draft resolution renewing sanctions against Yemen for another 12 months.
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South African authorities under fire after 150 Palestinians stranded on plane for hours
South African authorities are facing heavy criticism after holding more than 150 Palestinians on a plane for 12 hours after they landed in Johannesburg on Thursday morning.
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MSF: Hundreds subject to torture and sexual violence following RSF takeover of El-Fasher
International NGO Doctors without Borders, or MSF, says hundreds of people have been victims of torture and sexual violence since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city of El-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur State.
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Indigenous protesters halt COP30, demand seat at table in Amazon standoff
Approximately 100 Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance to the UN climate conference (COP30) on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon for 90 minutes Friday, culminating in a symbolic dialogue where the conference president held a protester’s baby during negotiations.
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Novartis reveals new drug to fight malaria resistance and transmission
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has unveiled a next-generation malaria treatment that not only demonstrates a 97% cure rate but also blocks disease transmission, representing a potential breakthrough in combating drug-resistant strains of the deadly parasite.
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Uncertainty surrounds location of 19 migrants deported to Ghana
Nineteen West African nationals deported from the United States to Ghana have been moved to undisclosed locations under armed guard, their lawyer revealed Thursday, raising alarms about the fate of migrants removed under the Trump administration’s controversial third-country deportation program.
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Ghana’s growth prospects strengthen amidst increasing investor confidence
Ghana has emerged from its worst economic crisis in a generation and is positioned for sustained growth, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced Thursday, declaring the nation “back, strong, credible, and open for business” during his 2026 budget presentation to parliament.
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Ramaphosa says Palestinians who arrived in South Africa will not be turned back
Dozens of Palestinians who arrived in South Africa on a chartered flight will not be turned back, President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters on Friday.
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UN orders probe into alleged atrocities in Sudanese city of Al-Fashir
Its resolution also called on the investigative team to “identify, where possible” suspected perpetrators in a bid to ensure they are “held accountable”.
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Ivory Coast experiences increased refugee influx from Mali conflict
Ivory Coast is deploying additional security forces to its northern border following a surge in refugee arrivals linked to escalating attacks by armed groups in neighboring Mali, raising concerns about the southward spread of regional instability.
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Kelp forest off Cape Town provides inspiration for local chef
Kelp is essential to oceans, providing a habitat for numerous marine life and keeping the ocean clean by trapping carbon. It’s also long been a part of Asian cuisine, but now a chef in Cape Town is turning seaweed into a gastronomic experience.
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After initial denial, South Africa accepts 130 Palestinian entries
South African authorities initially barred then later granted entry to 130 Palestinian who arrived at O.R.T. International Airport this week, following humanitarian intervention and high-level government consultations after immigration officials identified irregularities in their documentation.
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Algeria sees more than 22 wildfires in 8 provinces as southern winds see temperatures soar
Algeria has seen more than 22 forest fires across 8 of its provinces since Thursday, with the worst in the central Tipaza region.
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Outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever claims 6 lives in Ethiopia: WHO responds
A suspected outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever in southern Ethiopia has killed six people, including two healthcare workers, prompting an emergency response from the World Health Organization amid concerns over human-to-human transmission.
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South Africa announces plan to bid for 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games
If it were to succeed, it would be the first time ever that the world’s biggest sporting event takes place in Africa.
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WHO warns Africa facing diabetes time bomb if current trend continues
November 14 marks World Diabetes Day and this year the World Health Organization is warning that Africa is facing an unprecedented rise in the disease.
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Nigeria dumps mother-tongue education – just as Ghana embraces it. Who’s it right?
Africa’s latest education divide isn’t about budgets, access or even digital transformation, intrestingly, it’s about language, and two West African giants now sit on opposite sides of the debate.
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Aimé Boji Sangara elected president of DRC National Assembly
The DRC’s National Assembly has a new president: Aimé Boji Sangara. Sangara was elected by Assembly vote on Thursday evening. He faced no challengers and won the support of 413 of the 423 deputies present.
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Rwandan government to build nearly 300 homes for genocide survivors
Kigali says it has set aside nearly $3.5 million for the homes which will be built in the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year.
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Morocco launches third edition of “Moroccan handicraft treasures” to preserve endangered crafts
Through this initiative, Morocco continues to assert its commitment to protecting its rich cultural heritage while empowering youth to carry ancestral craftsmanship into the future.
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Africa’s growing influence at the Grammys
It’s not just about who’s nominated, African voices are gaining power within the Recording Academy itself.
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DR Congo produces first 1,000 tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt
It says traceability will clean up the supply chain and align production with international environmental, social, and governance standards.





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