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UN says the DRC-Rwanda peace deal ‘is not being respected’
The UN now says that the peace deal is not being respected. They have further warned of a dire humanitarian situation in the Congo due to the ongoing conflict.
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Egypt: Trump urges world leaders to seize momentum for peace at Gaza peace summit
The US president signed a document that he says lays the groundwork for Gaza’s future.
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Trump lauds “historic dawn of a new Middle East” as 20 Israeli hostages freed
The US president spoke in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, after Hamas handed over the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages from Gaza.
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Tunisia wraps up world cup qualifying with 3-0 win against Namibia
With its spot in the 2026 World Cup already secured, Tunisia closed its African qualifying run with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Namibia on Monday.
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Madagascar wins third edition of ‘Our Generation’ junior song contest in Russia
The final of the contest’s third edition took place in Moscow on Saturday.
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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina reportedly flees country as military unit joins protesters
After weeks of anti-government protests, President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly left the country, shortly before he was due to address the nation.
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Living with lions: Encounters with wild animals on the rise near Nairobi National Park
For many visitors to Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the chance at seeing lions in the city’s National Park is a major draw. But as residential settlements spring up around the park, lions are increasingly wandering into people’s yards, preying on livestock, pets – and sometimes even humans.
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Timbuktu marks 700 years of iconic Mosque with community celebration and restoration
In the heart of Timbuktu, hundreds of residents gathered in a powerful display of unity and heritage, coming together to replaster the Djingarey Ber Mosque, an annual tradition that this year carries special significance. The mosque, built in 1325 by Emperor Mansa Musa, marks its 700th anniversary.
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Venezuelans in Colombia call for release of political prisoners
Venezuelans living in Colombia gathered on Saturday night to pray and demand the release of political prisoners in their homeland, calling for an end to persecution and inhumane treatment.
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Tunisia: A new exhibition highlights Italian influence on Tunisian architecture
The touring exhbition opened in Ahmed Bey Palace in La Marsa last week, before moving to Tunis.
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US and Egyptian Presidents to chair a ‘Summit for Peace’
U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired a high-stakes “Summit for Peace” this week, bringing together world leaders to support efforts to end the two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
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Mali slaps visa bond on US travelers in retaliation
The Foreign Ministry in Bamako announced the decision on Sunday, calling it a reciprocal response to US rules set to take effect on October 23 that will require Malian business and tourist visa applicants to post bonds of $5,000 to $10,000.
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Thousands gather at Fatima Shrine for final pilgrimage of the year
Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima Shrine over the weekend to take part in the candlelight and farewell processions marking the traditional October pilgrimage.
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Heavy rain causes major flood damage in Morocco’s Nador province
Heavy rain has caused major flood damage in Morocco’s Nador province. The northeastern coastal city saw 66 millimeters of rain in just 24 hours, leaving streets homes and vehicles underwater.
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Ethiopia: One woman’s mission to protect Addis Ababa’s abandoned dogs
Feven Melese has created a shelter to rescue Ethiopia’s abandoned dogs. She also hopes to change people’s perception of dogs.
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AFCON 2025 ticket sales officially open
Football fans now have a chance to grab their spot for AFCON 2025. The Confederation of African Football has officially opened ticket sales with Visa cardholders getting 48 hour priority access.
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World leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh for Gaza peace summit
The Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh where leaders from more than 20 countries are gathering to hammer out the next steps in the Israel-Hamas peace process.
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Xi Jinping urges greater role for Women in politics and governance
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater female representation in politics and government, emphasizing the need to “internalise” gender equality across all levels of society.
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Storm Alice batters Spain’s east and Balearic Islands with flooding and travel chaos
Storm Alice has battered Spain’s eastern coast and the Balearic Islands, bringing torrential rain, flooding and travel chaos across the region.
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Madagascan President expected to deliver speech amid growing tensions
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has been noticeably absent since last Saturday, only breaking his silence with a brief statement claiming he’s still on Madagascan territory and strongly condemning what he described as an attempted destabilization and illegal seizure of power.
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42 dead in South Africa Limpopo bus crash
A bus veered off a road and plunged down an embankment on a steep mountain pass in northern South Africa, killing at least 42 people and leaving another 49 passengers injured, authorities said Monday.
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IDF announces successful transfer of seven hostages to the Red Cross
In a landmark moment following two years of devastating conflict, Hamas on Monday released seven hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join anti-government protests
A surreal scene unfolded in Madagascar’s capital on Sunday as soldiers were cheered by anti-government protesters, creating a volatile atmosphere after President Andry Rajoelina announced an attempted coup was in progress.
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Voters head to polls as Cameroon’s Paul Biya eyes extended term
Voters in Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that is widely expected to see 92-year-old Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader, extend his 42-year rule for another seven years.
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Gabon president’s party wins parliamentary majority
President Brice Oligui Nguema’s Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) was on course to win 55 seats in the 145-seat national assembly, results showed
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Cameroon votes as President Biya seeks to extend long rule
Analysts have predicted a victory for President Paul Biya. Now 92, he would be 99 by the time his term finishes
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Opposition leader wins presidential vote in Seychelles
Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released early Sunday
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Madagascar: Soldiers join protestors as president denounces ‘coup attempt’
The troops are from the same unit that helped Rajoelina take power for the first time sixteen years ago following nationwide protests
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Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines
Companies are required to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy. Botswana, the world’s top diamond producer by value is keen to increase local ownership of its mineral wealth and to promote local value addition
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Tear gas and arrests in Abidjan as opposition defies protest ban
An August march in Abidjan saw thousands of people from different political parties march against President Ouattara’s fourth term bid. Authorities say Saturday’s march was banned to maintain public order
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No foul play in the death of South African Ambassador, authorities say
No signs of foul play have been found in the death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, authorities say. The exact cause is still unknown. French investigators are working closely with South African officials as the probe continues.
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians return to devastated northern Gaza amid ceasefire
Tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning Saturday to the devastated northern Gaza Strip after a U.S.‑brokered ceasefire came into effect.
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Morocco’s king addresses parliament amid mounting tensions
King Mohammed VI, flanked by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, addressed Parliament Friday to begin the final legislative year. He urged lawmakers to act with “seriousness and responsibility,” to finish pending bills, and drive forward national projects.
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Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.
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Seychelles runoff vote could reshape Island nation’s course
Seychellois voters went to the polls Saturday in a closely watched presidential runoff between incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan and challenger Patrick Herminie. The two face off after neither won an outright majority in the first round two weeks earlier.
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Trump supporters disappointed after Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuela’s Machado
Disappointment is rippling through Donald Trump supporters in Florida after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize not the former US president.
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Ivory Coast launches high-stakes presidential campaign amid tensions
The official campaign for Ivory Coast’s presidential election commenced on Friday, setting the stage for a tense two-week race that will determine the future leadership of a nation still grappling with the legacy of past electoral violence.
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Dream City biennale turns Tunis medina into living work of art
For its tenth edition, the Dream City biennale brings the medina of Tunis to life. The result of two years of work led by the association L’Art Rue, the festival transforms the alleys, houses, and squares of the old city into open stages for contemporary creation.
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Tel Aviv gathers in prayer as Israel takes step toward Gaza truce
Jewish worshippers gathered for morning prayers at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Friday as Israel prepared to implement the first phase of a long-awaited peace plan.
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Ethiopian coffee exports earn more than $500 million in just two months
Ethiopia’s coffee industry has made a strong start to the fiscal year, exporting 80,000 metric tonnes of coffee in just two months. That’s brought in more than 540 million dollars.







































