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Tunisians have taken to the streets once again, denouncing president Kais Saied who they accuse of stamping out political opposition. It comes ahead of the country's presidential election on October 6th. Since 2021, Saied has been ruling by decree, with the opposition calling the move a 'coup'.
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South Sudanese aspire for long lasting peace despite election delay | Africanews
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While South Sudan’s cultural diversity was on show at an International Peace Day event in Juba, it was the collective desire for peace, democracy and a brighter future that attracted most attention.
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Germany proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan | Africanews
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Barely two months after Britain’s new Labour government scrapped plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, Germany has proposed adopting the scheme.
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This comment comes as Sudan has repeatedly accused the United Arab Emirates of arming the RSF group in the ongoing war in the country.
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World Rhino Day: Africa still needs to step up efforts to preverse the species | Africanews
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According to a report by the International Rhino Foundation, white rhino populations increased from 15,942 to 17,464 in 2023. But greater one-horned rhinos as well as black rhinos did not see similar growth.
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Motorcyclists gather in their thousands at Fatima shrine for blessing of the helmets | Africanews
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The blessing of the helmets has become one of the great events and one of the great pilgrimages to Fatima's shrine in recent years. This year’s was the largest ever.
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Aircraft displays thrill visitors at South Africa's annual aerospace exhibition | Africanews
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Hundreds of aviation enthusiasts braved the cold weather on Saturday to watch a display of various aircraft and see exhibitions show casing some of the latest aviation and drone technologies at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Trade and Exhibition 2024.
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Aircraft displays thrill visitors at South Africa's annual aerospace show | Africanews
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Hundreds of aviation enthusiasts braved the cold weather on Saturday to watch a display of various aircraft and see exhibitions show casing some of the latest aviation and drone technologies at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Trade and Exhibition 2024.
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U.N. General Assembly approves blueprint to foster global unity | Africanews
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The U.N. General Assembly has approved a blueprint to bring the world’s increasingly divided nations together to tackle 21st-century challenges.
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Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election | Africanews
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Dissanayake, whose pro-working class and anti-political elite campaigning made him popular among youth, secured victory over opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and incumbent liberal President Ranil Wickremesinghe
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Amizmiz: progress and setbacks one year after the earthquake | Africanews
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A year after a devastating earthquake hit Morocco, the mountain communities that suffered the most are still in the process of rebuilding.
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First shipment of Mpox vaccine arrives in Kinshasa, DRC | Africanews
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The first batch of 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine officially reached Congo's capital on Thursday, three weeks following the declaration of mpox outbreaks in 12 African nations as a global emergency.
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UN chief says Africa's debt situation is a recipe for social unrest | Africanews
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Speaking at the China-Africa cooperation summit, Antonio Guterres called for "deep reforms" to the international financial system.
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Egypt hosts first International Aviation and Space Exhibition | Africanews
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The exhibition promises to showcase the latest developments in aviation and space technology, and includes a range of aircraft, spacecraft and defence systems.
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Pakistan : nouvelle tecnologie d'aduction en eau potable | Africanews
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Face à la pénurie d'eau au Pakistan, les habitants de Karachi expérimentent une nouvelle technique d'approvisionnement en eau potable mis en place une start-up du nom d'Asani.
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Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's parents demand justice | Africanews
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The marathon runner died four days after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend.
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The 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, have been donated by the European Union through HERA, the bloc's agency for health emergencies. Another 100,000 are expected to be delivered on Saturday, the Congolese authorities said
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WHO Reports Surge in Global Cholera Cases and Vaccine Shortage | Africanews
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, showing an increase in cases and deaths. The number of reported cholera cases increased by 13% and deaths by 71% in 2023 compared to 2022. Over 4000 people died last year from a disease that is preventable and e
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Fears of all-out war rise as Israel and Hezbollah step up attacks | Africanews
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On Saturday into Sunday, Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets across a wider and deeper area of northern Israel, with some landing near the city of Haifa, as Israel launched hundreds of strikes on Lebanon. The sides appeared to be spiralling toward all-out war
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At least 50 killed in coal mine blast in Iran | Africanews
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Authorities blamed the blast on a leak of methane gas. Such gases are common in mining, though modern safety measures call for ventilation and other measures to protect workers
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Israeli soldiers close Al jazeera's West Bank bureau over Gaza coverage | Africanews
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The channel has faced Israeli backlash over its coverage of the war on Gaza. The closure order accuses Al jazeera of supporting terrorism. Since last October, four al jazeera journalists have been killed in Gaya by Israel. Others have had their family members targeted and killed
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Ruto praises Kenyan police force on visit to Haiti | Africanews
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Kenya's President William Ruto arrived in Haiti on Saturday, claiming that because of a Kenyan police force battling gangs “the country's security has significantly improved” despite a United Nations security expert saying just days earlier warned that violence in the country was worsening
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Scientists edge closer to saving the Northern White Rhino from extinction | Africanews
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There are only two critically endangered Northern White Rhinos left in the world, both of them female, both unable to carry a pregnancy. After successful tests, scientists say they're close to producing the first new offspring with the help of a surrogate mother and lab-produced embryos
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Pager explosions scare Lebanon phone users | Africanews
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Residents of Lebanon's capital Beirut expressed concern over their personal electronic devices , after a wave of attacks involving exploding pagers and walkie-talkies
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Spain's Ceuta stretched by Moroccans eager to reach Europe | Africanews
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The Spanish enclave of Ceuta is bracing for a new attempt by Moroccan and sub-Saharan African migrants to forcefully cross the border after authorities foiled another endeavor one week ago
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Security stepped up as world leaders gather for UN General Assembly | Africanews
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Securing the General Assembly is a tall task in most years, but this year it’s happening in the heat of a U.S. presidential election, which is requiring Secret Service protection for multiple candidates in addition to the current president, Joe Biden
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Iran shows off latest missiles and drones during army parade | Africanews
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This year's event takes on special importance and symbolism given the high tensions in the region prompted by Israel's war on Gaza
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UN urges de-escalation as Beirut attack toll rises to 31 | Africanews
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Israel says it targeted top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. Attacks by Israel have rattled the Lebanese group prompting retaliatory fire and fears of a wider war
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Al Shabab steps up IED attacks as Somali army goes on offensive | Africanews
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In the last 12 months, about 600 IEDs resulted in 1,500 casualties throughout the east African country
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China's defense technologies shine at Africa's largest airshow | Africanews
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China's leading defense equipment displayed at the 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) grabbed the spotlight in South Africa, attracting delegations from various countries.
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Ukraine seeks expertise from Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital | Africanews
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Ukraine Seeks Expertise from Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital to Aid Survivors of Sexual Violence
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Torrential rains unleash catastrophic floods in West Africa | Africanews
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As torrential rains across Central and West Africa have unleashed the most catastrophic floods in decades, residents of Maiduguri, the capital of the fragile Nigerian state of Borno — which has been at the center of an Islamic extremists' insurgency — said they have seen it all.
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Queue for new iPhone 16 at Apple shop in London | Africanews
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That branding is part of an effort to distinguish the iPhone’s artificial intelligence from similar technology already available in smartphones released earlier this year by Samsung and Google.
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Brazil drought hits coffee farms and threatens to push prices even higher | Africanews
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At the same time, Vietnam, the world’s second-biggest coffee producer, is experiencing heat and drought, affecting its crops. Potential supply shortages in both countries have started driving up global coffee prices, accordin
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Lawyers representing dozens of women who say they were raped and sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of the famous London department store Harrods, said the case was akin to the crimes of sex offenders Jimmy Savile, Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein.
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First known outbreak of rabies in seals reported in South Africa | Africanews
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Scientists in South Africa say they have identified an outbreak of rabies in seals that is believed to be the first time the virus has spread in sea mammals.
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Nearly three decades later, it’s still hailed as the reference film on housing projects in crisis. Kassovitz and theater director Serge Denoncourt are giving it new life, turning it into a stage musical that opens in October.
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After pager explosions, Lebanese doctors warn against an escalation of the conflict | Africanews
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The attacks were blamed on Israel as they mainly targeted members of Lebenaese militant group Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas in the Gaza war. At the request of Lebanon, Algeria has called for an emergency meeting of the Security Council set to take place this Friday (Sep. 18)
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Pastor Andy Mobley, who runs the Family Needs Inc. food pantry on the city’s south side, said people are hunkered down out of the public eye. He said they're hoping the attention sparked by former President Donald Trump spreading unsubstantiated rumors about the city's legal Haitian immigrants
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Former Gabonese president Bongo admits “inadequacies”, calls for reconciliation | Africanews
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In an open letter, the former president announced his decision to definitely quit politics and called for the liberation of his wife, and his son Sylvia and Nourredin Bongo and the end of their "torture".
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Building collapse in Freetown raises questions | Africanews
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Monday's collapse is not an isolated incident; there have been several instances of building collapse in Freetown over the past few months. Experts say most buildings lack permits.
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The security situation is marked by recurrent clashes, massacres of civilians and massive population displacements.
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UN expresses disappointment over extension of South Sudan's transitional period to 2027 | Africanews
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Nicholas Haysom, head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), said, “While the UN will endorse the extension of the transitional period, we do so with real regret and disappointment.”
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33 Congolese fishermen killed on Lake Kivu in a span of nine month | Africanews
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Over the past nine months, 33 Congolese fishermen have been killed and 56 others injured on Lake Kivu, allegedly by soldiers suspected to belong to the Rwandan naval force. The attacks occurred during nighttime fishing activities, according to local sources.
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South Sudan’s Filda Bandas: Breaking barriers as a female footballer | Africanews
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By day, Filda works as a gas station attendant to support her child and extended family. Balancing her job, motherhood, and her football career is no easy task, but her determination is inspiring young women in Yei and beyond to believe that, with passion and hard work, any challenge can be overcome
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Sudan's warring leaders express openness to peace talks amid prolonged conflict | Africanews
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Despite these statements, both leaders continued to blame each other for the violence, which began in April 2023 due to tensions between the army and RSF, once allies after a coup. Neither has outlined specific steps toward peace
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A Tunisian presidential candidate sentenced to 20 months vows to campaign from prison | Africanews
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Two weeks after his arrest, a court in the city of Jendouba handed down a 20-month sentence for Ayachi Zammel on Wednesday evening, after convicting him of falsifying the signatures he gathered to file the candidacy papers needed to run for president
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400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen | Africanews
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Severe flooding continues to devastate northeastern Nigeria, displacing over 400,000 people, according to the UN.
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Guterres highlights goals for Summit of the Future during UNGA | Africanews
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The United Nations is preparing to host the Summit of the Future in New York this week, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressing the need to reform the UN Security Council.
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Arab-Islamic ministerial committee holds coordination meeting on Gaza | Africanews
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Members of the Ministerial Committee, commissioned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza, met to devise an agenda they plan to bring before the international community at large.
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