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Three receive minor injuries during the Pamplonada Rímense in Lima
The third Pamplonada Rímense was held in Lima, where runners faced off against bulls.
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Foreign aid cuts: implications for Africa under Trump’s leadership
Many Africans were aware that Trump’s “America First” policy suggested their continent would be low on his list of priorities. However, they did not anticipate the sudden suspension of foreign aid from the largest donor in the world, which halted funding for various initiatives.
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Egypt rejects displacement, unveils Gaza reconstruction plan
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated that his country has a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that does not involve displacing Palestinians from their land.
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Egypt rejects displacement: a new approach to Gaza reconstruction
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated that his country has a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that does not involve displacing Palestinians from their land.
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Vaccination Mandate for Umrah Pilgrims to Begin in 2025
In 2025, Saudi Arabia will implement enhanced health protocols for Umrah pilgrims, mandating vaccinations to protect public health and safety for millions of attendees.
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Paris protest calls for action on DRC Violence
On Saturday nearly 1.5 thousand demonstrators marched through the streets of Paris to express solidarity with the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Does Syria’s visit to Saudi Arabia signal a shift in alliances?
Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, travelling to Saudi Arabia, a move which could be seen as a shift away from Iran
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Burkina Faso issues first AES passport amid regional changes
In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the first person to receive the newly introduced AES passport
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Rubio trip focuses on migration and Panama Canal dispute
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has kicked off his first official foreign trip in Panama in which Donald Trump wants to seize the Panama Canal
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Hospitals overwhelmed as death toll rises in Goma
Hospitals in Goma are struggling to cope following fierce fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels
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Trump confirms U.S. strikes on IS in Somalia
Donald Trump revealed on Saturday that the United States carried out airstrikes against the Islamic State in northern Somalia
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Arab nations reject Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal
Arab nations on Saturday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring Egypt and Jordan
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Blow to Meloni after Italy transfers migrants from Albania after court ruling
An Italian appeals court in Rome on Friday refused to approve the speedy expulsion of 43 asylum-seekers detained in Albania since Tuesday under a controversial migration deal to move the proceedings beyond European Union borders.
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Kenya’s Matata, Ethiopia’s Taye win Ras Al Khaimah half marathon titles
Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ejgayehu Taye of Ethiopia won the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon men’s and women’s titles on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates.
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TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassador
Khaby Lame, the Senegal-born world’s most popular TikTok personality who never says a word in videos watched by millions of followers, addressed the youth in his native country on Friday when he was appointed as UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
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Thousands of Egyptians protest Trump’s suggestion of displacing Palestinians
Thousands of Egyptians gathered in front of Rafah crossing on Friday to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal that Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip be moved to neighboring Egypt and Jordan.
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Thousands rally to support Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu as he faces new investigations
Protests in Istanbul erupted as police used tear gas against supporters of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who faces new legal challenges seen as efforts to remove him from politics.
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Surviving hardship: Sudanese refugees struggle in Korsi camp
Women are particularly vulnerable to gender-based violence, especially when collecting firewood for cooking.
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Watch: Berlin zoo’s panda cubs Leni and Lotti debut to the public with their mother
Since 31 January, visitors to Berlin Zoo have been able to watch panda cubs Leni and Lotti explore with their mother, Meng Meng. Visit in the morning for the best view.
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SADC leaders agree to maintain peacekeeping forces in eastern DRC
South African leaders have agreed to maintain peacekeeping forces in eastern DR Congo after Rwanda-backed rebels seized the regional hub.
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Goma in crisis: Rising death toll as M23 battles Congolese army
It is still unclear how many people have died in the ongoing conflict pitting the M23 and the Congolese army.
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Hamish Bowles curates 53 fashion treasures at Marrakech museum
Renowned fashion journalist Hamish Bowles has unveiled his personal collection at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech.
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Uganda’s youth mental health crisis: a community challenge
Uganda’s Butabika Mental Psychiatric Hospital is sounding the alarm about a serious mental health crisis affecting communities across the country.
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Uganda’s supreme court halts civilian prosecutions in military courts
Uganda’s highest court declared that the trial of civilians in military courts is unconstitutional, ordering an immediate halt to any ongoing prosecutions.
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Kenya: Farmers use bioherbicide to fight crop-killing ‘witchweed’
Striga clings to the roots of maize and other staple crops, draining them of essential nutrients and water. Around 30-40 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are affected by the weed, with losses amounting to nearly $7 billion annually according to the WFP
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Severe food and water shortages threaten displaced Congolese amid escalating violence
The U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Congo said basic services are largely paralyzed in Goma, a humanitarian hub critical for more than 6 million people displaced by the conflict.
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Air rash in Washington: Russian passport holders among victims
Russia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that at least three Russian passport holders were among the victims of the recent air crash in Washington, DC.
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Egypt urges complete Israeli exit from southern Lebanon
Egypt’s foreign minister stated during his visit to Lebanon that a complete “Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon” is essential.
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Mali: Several gold prospectors swallowed up in a mine collapse
“the women (gold panners) were numerous in an excavation looking for gold, and the excavation was surrounded by a dike which gave way and the water came in with the mud and engulfed the women . “
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2 associates of Benin’s president sentenced to 20 years in prison for coup plot
Olivier Boko , a businessman and long-time friend of President Patrice Talon , and Oswald Homeky , a former sports minister, were found guilty of “conspiracy against state security” and “corruption of a public official” by the financial crimes and terrorism court in the capital, Cotonou.
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Tems cancels Rwanda concert amid DR Congo conflict
“I never ever intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologise if this came across that way,”
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In rebel-held Goma, residents struggle with water, electricity cuts
Even before Goma fell to Rwanda-backed rebels, the city was already knee-deep in a water crisis caused in part by dilapidated distribution infrastructure.The crisis has grown worse since the M23 rebels took the city as power cuts bite
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Kinshasa residents want action to end the war in the eastern DRC
Some people welcomed a TV address by President Félix Tshisekedi during which he called for a massive military mobilisation.
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Stolen Iraqi artefacts returned from Italy
On Wednesday, a set of ancient artefacts stolen by illegal traffickers were returned to Iraqi authorities in a ceremony held in Rome
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M23 rebels in DR Congo vow to march all the way to the capital
The group’s announcement came hours after President Felix Tshisekedi called for a massive military mobilisation to resist the rebellion.
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DRC troops said to have surrendered to M23, escorted to training camp
The M23 says soldiers who no longer wanted to fight, would be allowed to return to civilian life, but that some were ready to join the group.
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Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy
Goma’s streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.
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France hands over last army base in Chad
Two months after Chad severed its defence agreement with Paris, the French army has handed over its last military base in the country. It comes after Paris handed over its two other bases in the country.
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Watch: Emotional return for Israeli soldier Agam Berger, freed in third prisoner exchange
Hamas-led militants released the first of eight hostages on Thursday, marking the latest step in the ceasefire agreement that took hold earlier this month in the Gaza Strip.