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Sudan’s Sovereign Council declares Khartoum free after expelling RSF
On Wednesday, Sudan’s Sovereign Council declared Khartoum free after expelling the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from the capital.
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South Sudan arrests vice president as new civil war fears mount
South Sudan’s main opposition party said its leader Riek Machar has been arrested as the U.N. called on all parties to uphold the 2018 agreement that ended the country’s civil war
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Zimbabwe President removes army chief amid coup speculation
In recent months, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has also shuffled the heads of police and intelligence service
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Zimbabwe mourns the death of veteran journalist Geoffrey Nyarota
The 74-year-old was best known for exposing government corruption and launching what became the country’s most popular and critical independent newspaper.
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Hundreds of Palestinians take part in anti-Hamas protests in Gaza
Their anger appears to have resurfaced after Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza following a nearly two-month ceasefire.
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Study finds dangerous chemicals in synthetic hair brands
US-based consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, says the 10 products they looked at contain cancer-causing agents and unsafe levels of lead.
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Egyptian entrepreneur merges luxury sports cars and boats
An Egyptian entrepreneur has designed watercraft that resemble luxury cars, making it feel like driving on water has become possible
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German authorities target Eritrean opposition group in nationwide raids
The raids in Germany signal an intensified effort by authorities to prevent further violent clashes and curb the activities of groups advocating for regime change in Eritrea through force.
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Niger’s junta, Abdourahamane Tchiani sworn in as transitional president for a period of five years
Abdourahamane Tchiani, who leads Niger’s junta, has been sworn in as president for a five-year transitional term, under a newly established charter that replaces the previous constitution of the West African nation.
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Moroccan capital, Rabat, prepares to host games in 2030 men’s World Cup
Rabat is one of six cities across the country chosen for matches as the tournament’s celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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Progress in solar power expansion in Mali amidst significant challenges
Despite the reduction in power outages, Mali’s energy crisis remains severe, further straining an economy already battered by two coups since 2020 and ongoing violence from armed separatist groups and jihadists linked to Al Qaeda and the Islamic State.
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Prince Harry resigns as patron of Sentebale amid charity dispute
Prince Harry has stepped down as a patron of Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded nearly 20 years ago in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana
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Russia, Ukraine agree to cease attacks on energy infrastructure
These facilities include refineries, oil and gas pipelines, electricity generation and transmission infrastructure and pumping stations
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Sudanese army recaptures Khartoum Airport and surrounds RSF stronghold
The Sudanese army announced on Wednesday that it had recaptured Khartoum airport from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
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A Kenyan police officer has gone missing in Haiti after gang assault incident
A Kenyan police officer assigned to Haiti as part of an international security force has gone missing following an assault by suspected gang members.
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Burundi accuses Rwanda of plotting attack
Burundi’s president has told the BBC he has seen “credible intelligence” that Rwanda plans to attack his country
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Yuna the lioness finds safety in the UK after escaping war-torn Ukraine
Rori, like Yuna, suffered severe motor issues due to the trauma of war. Their new enclosures in Kent are designed to suit their individual needs, offering safety, space, and enrichment for their recovery.
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Aïsha Dabo: Africans want their leaders to represent their interests
As China and Russia expand their influence in Africa, are governments prioritizing citizens’ interests? Aïsha Dabo, co-founder of Africtivistes, tells Africanews that while global powers seek Africa’s resources, leaders must negotiate fair deals.
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Ethiopia: HIV infections soar in post-war Tigray
Years of awareness-raising efforts had brought the region’s HIV prevalence rate to 1.4%, one of the lowest in Ethiopia. After rampant sexual violence during the conflict, the figure has climbed to 3%
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Sudan: Army forces tighten grip on Khartoum as paramilitaries retreat
On Friday, the military retook the Republican Palace, the prewar seat of the government, in a major symbolic victory for the Sudanese military in its nearly two years of war against the Rapid Support Forces
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HIV clinic for Johannesburg’s gay community closes after aid freeze
Engage Men’s clinic relied on USAID and PEPFAR funding to provide HIV treatment and prevention services. With its closure, concerns have surfaced over how members of the community will gain access to services and treatment they desperately need
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At least 54 killed in Sudanese military airstrike on market
At least 54 people were killed in a military airstrike on a local market in Sudan’s western region, aid groups reported Tuesday
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Malaria confirmed as cause of deadly outbreak in DRC
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed that a mysterious illness that killed more than 50 people earlier this year was malaria
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Swiss Court clears Blatter and Platini of corruption charges again
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been acquitted for a second time on charges of fraud, forgery, mismanagement and misappropriation of $2.2m of Fifa money in 2011.
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Sarkozy faces 10 Years in prison in Libyan campaign trial
After ten weeks of trial, French financial prosecutors are set to present their case against former President Nicolas Sarkozy and three ex-ministers
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EAC and SADC expand team of mediators for the Congo conflict
The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expanded the team of mediators for the Congo conflict following a virtual meeting on Monday.
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U.N. warns South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war
South Sudan is on the brink of renewed civil war, according to the top U.N. official in the country
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South Africa’s President rejects Musk’s ‘white genocide’ claim
“In particular, we should challenge the completely false narrative that our country is a place where people of a certain race or culture are targeted for persecution.”
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U.S. and Russia continue ceasefire talks amid Ukraine escalation
U.S. and Russian officials are expected to continue talks on a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine following a round of discussions in Riyadh on Monday
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Gaza’s child amputees struggle with recovery after Israel cut off aid
Five-year-old Sila Abu Aqlan curled her lip in concentration as she practiced walking for the first time on a prosthetic leg at a clinic in Gaza City. The foot of the new leg had a little pink sneaker with a lacy frill, matching her pink hoodie.
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UN to scale down operations in Gaza amid escalating violence
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to restore the ceasefire are underway. Officials confirmed that Egypt has introduced a new proposal aimed at halting the fighting and resuming negotiations. However, with the conflict showing no signs of abating, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains dire.
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UNAIDS urges action to prevent HIV crisis globally
Amid continuing uncertainty about the impact of deep US funding cuts to humanitarian work worldwide, the head of the UN agency coordinating the fight against HIV-AIDS warned that an additional 6.3 million people will die in the next four years, unless the support is reinstated.
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Sierra Leone debates decriminalizing abortion
Women’s reproductive rights are up to be widely expanded in Sierra Leone as lawmakers debate the Safe Motherhood Bill, which would legalize abortion and give wider access to family planning and reproductive health services
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WFP cuts food rations as new refugee arrivals test its Burundi operations
The agency says it only has enough funds to sustain operations for 120,000 refugees through June. It needs $19.8 million to maintain its operations in Burundi until the end of the year
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South Africa’s G20 sherpa briefs UN plenary on key priorities
Collectively, it represents 85 percent of the global economy, 75 percent of world trade, and 67 percent of the global population. With South Africa at the helm, expectations are high for a G20 term that prioritizes inclusivity, sustainability, and equitable development for all.
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Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
She was briefly considered a rising star within the GOP and she kept her distance from Donald Trump, who was unpopular with many Utah voters, while he was running for president ahead of the 2016 election.
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U.S. airstrikes kill key Houthi leaders amid escalating tensions
President Donald Trump has declared that Iran will be held accountable for any attacks by the Houthi group in Yemen, as the U.S. escalates its military operations in the Middle East.
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Protesters clash with police in Istanbul over mayor’s arrest
His imprisonment is widely regarded as a political move to remove a major contender from the next presidential race, currently scheduled for 2028
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Angola ends mediation role in the DRC-Rwanda conflict amid failed talk
Angola has announced its decision to end its mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict involving the M23 rebels, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda, citing a series of failed negotiations and external interference.