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Israel bombs Houthi targets in Yemen, rebels respond with missile attack
Israel’s military launched airstrikes early on Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The strikes followed a suspected Houthi attack on a ship in the Red Sea.
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Top South African official accuses police minister of colluding with crime syndicates
“politicians, law enforcement, SAPS (South African Police Service), metro police and correctional services, prosecutors, judiciary” were being “controlled by drug cartels and as well as business people.”
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South Sudan: World Food Programme airdrops food, warns of famine
Fighting in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State is pushing people into famine, according to the United Nations food agency.
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Chad’s former Prime Minister appeals to Macron after two months in detention
Chad’s former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Succès Masra, is appealing to French President Emmanuel Macron for support after spending two months in pre-trial detention.
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Museveni to run again as Uganda’s ruling party picks him for 2026 election
Critics accuse Museveni of ruling with an iron fist. Uganda’s constitution has been changed twice to remove term and age limits, allowing him to remain in power.
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China and Ethiopia reaffirm alliance at meeting on sidelies of BRICS summit
At a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the two countries are ready to work together to expand bilateral trade and investment and promote the sustainable development of the Addis-Ababa-Djibouti Railway.
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BRICS call for IMF reform, fairer AI governance
The BRICS countries, which have grown to include 10 member states since last year, are meeting for their annual summit from 6 to 7 July in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
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Kenyan police block access to Nairobi city centre ahead of planned government protests
Police in Nairobi blocked major roads into the Kenyan capital on Monday ahead of planned anti-government protests. Private and public vehicles and most pedestrians were barred from accessing the city center, and many businesses remained closed.
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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle
They had either finished serving prison terms or were nearing the end. US officials say their home countries refused to take them back, prompting Washington to send them to South Sudan instead.
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Elon Musk breaks with Trump, unveils new ‘America Party’
Donald Trump’s former ally Elon Musk is carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his split with the US president over a new spending bill. Musk announced the creation of the America Party on Sunday.
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Young designers grace the runway at Fashion Finest Africa’s show in Lagos
The runway featured collections from rising labels, many of whom blend cultural references with contemporary aesthetics
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Elon Musk to form new political party in challenge to former ally Trump
Donald Trump’s former ally Elon Musk is carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his split with the US president over a new spending bill. Musk announced the creation of the America Party on Sunday.
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Gabon’s President Oligui launches new political party
More than two years after seizing power in a military coup, Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema has taken a significant step toward consolidating his political influence with the launch of a new party.
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BRICS leaders criticize Trump tariffs, attacks on Iran
Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs against the bloc if they take any moves to undermine the dollar
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Trump threatens additional 10% tariff on nations that align with “anti-American” BRICS bloc
US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose an additional 10% tariff on nations that align themselves with what he called the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS bloc of emerging economies.
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Saba Saba protests: Nairobi on lockdown as Kenyans rally against Ruto
Tens of thousands of peeople are expected to rally against the government of President William Ruto, which they accuse of corruption and brutality. The rallies are timed to coincide with Saba Saba or 7/7. Then in 1990, nationwide protests took place in Kenya as people demanded free elections
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Fearing protests, Kenyan authorities barricade capital
Tens of thousands of peeople are expected to rally against the government of President William Ruto, which they accuse of corruption and brutality. The rallies are timed to coincide with Saba Saba or 7/7. Then in 1990, nationwide protests took place in Kenya as people demanded free elections
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Greece FM Gerapetritis meets Libyan strongman Haftar in Benghazi
Once considered an ally of Greece, Haftar’s relationship with the country has soured in recent months. The shift is largely attributed to a spike in migrant arrivals from eastern Libya
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Empowering youth in agriculture could boost global economy, FAO report says
A new UN report says getting unemployed youth into agricultural jobs could change the future of food security, economic growth and climate resilience. But coordinated action is needed to unlock their potential.
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Parkinsons patients report better balance after capoeira classes
Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson’s disease. The patients say the specific movements of this once-outlawed exercise are improving their physical health.
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Ivorian diaspora in Paris calls for democratic and inclusive presidential election in October
Four months ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the Ivorian diaspora is mobilising in Paris, and calling for democratic and inclusive elections.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader makes first public appearance since the start of Israel-Iran war
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei received an enthusiastic welcome at a mosque in Tehran as he made his first public appearance since the start of the12-day war between Israel and Iran.
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Morocco sees surge in Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists are pouring into one of Morocco’s most famous sites, drawn by its culture and landscapes. Their enthusiasm – and spending – are providing a boost to the local economy at Ksar Aït Ben Haddou.
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Senegalese PM Sonko says international order is shifting to a more balanced, multilateral world
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has expressed concerns about the erosion of international norms and the growing tendency of some powerful countries to unilaterally impose their own rules.
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Kenya’s William Ruto faces growing discontent over economy and police brutality
Barely two years into his presidency and Kenya’s William Ruto is already facing calls for him to leave – summed up in the slogan ‘wantam,’ or one term. Protesters say he hasn’t delivered on his promises to economically empower the working class or end police brutality.
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Friends, family and teammates pay their final respects to Portuguese football player Diogo Jota
Friends, family members, teammates and coaches of the late Portuguese football player Diogo Jota gathered in his hometown of Gondomar on Saturday to pay their final respects. Jota, who played for English side Liverpool, died alongside his brother, André Silva, in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
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Natural harmony of Uganda’s ‘Ghost Island’ under threat from international tourism
On a tiny island in Uganda’s Lake Victoria, local fishermen have created a rare harmony with nature, guided by strict cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs. But with growing interest from tourists, there are fears this fragile coexistence could soon be at risk.
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Hamas gives ‘positive’ response to 60-day ceasefire proposal but says talks needed on implementation
Hamas says it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation. In a statement late on Friday, Hamas said it is ready to enter into negotiations immediately but did not elaborate on what needed to be worked out
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MSF: Access to healthcare in Sudan ‘almost impossible’ as attacks on healthcare facilities increase
Humanitarian organisations are sounding the alarm over attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan, warning that 70 percent of them are closed or barely operational.
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Ex-Arsenal mid-fielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape, British police said on Friday. The 32-year-old also faces one count of sexual assault relating to an alleged offence that took place between 2021 and 2022.
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Funeral held for Kenyan blogger whose death in police custody sparked violent protests
Thousands of people turned out to pay their respects to Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang whose death sparked violent protests after an autopsy report discredited police claims that he died from self-inflicted wounds.
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South Africa, Austria agree to strengthen ties
In a sign of strengthening ties, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen to discuss bilateral relations
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Former Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai dies at 61
Rufai was widely regarded as one of the best African goalkeepers ever and had a 20-year playing career that included stints at clubs in Portugal, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands
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Uganda secretly sends hundreds of troops to DR Congo – UN experts
As many as 1,000 troops have deployed in Bunia, as well as to the Mahagi and Djugu territories in Ituri province without Kinshasa’s authorization, according to UN experts. Ugandan authorities say the deployment is meant to tackle the threat posed by CODECO, an armed group operating in Ituri
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In Zimbabwe, metal scrap collecting is reducing environmental pollution
Collecting scrap metal is a way for some of Zimbabwe’s poorest people to make a living. But the job is also an environmental bonus, removing waste that would otherwise pollute the landscape.
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Senegal ditches Akon’s ‘unrealistic’ city project
Designed with curvy skyscrapers and sleek infrastructure, early renderings of Akon City drew comparisons to Marvel’s fictional African metropolis Wakanda
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Brazil launches major security operation ahead of BRICS Summit
“As of today, we will have vessels on the water 24 hours a day. These are ships and smaller vessels controlling the entire maritime space,” said Navy Captain, Elinton Coutinho.
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Angélique Kidjo makes history as first black African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Music icon Angélique Kidjo has cemented her place in history, becoming the first African artist to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The honor adds another milestone to an already trailblazing career that has redefined world music.
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government
Moscow previously removed the group, which has ruled over Afghanistan since 2021 and has been accused of grave human rights abuses against the civilian population, from its list of outlawed organisations.
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Mali junta chief extends army rule by five years, rules out elections
The bill granting Gen. Assimi Goita an unelected presidential mandate was approved by Mali’s transitional parliament on Thursday