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South Sudan government and rebel groups sign ‘commitment’ for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya
The agreement is a key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its economy.
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Chad confirms Mahamat Idriss Déby as president
Mahamat Idriss Déby was declared the winner after the Council reviewed and reaffirmed vote counts, despite minor adjustments. Déby won with 61.03%, followed by his Prime Minister with 18.54%, and Padacké with 16.93%. Voter turnout was 75.78%.
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South Africa braces for milestone election as competition between key players intensifies
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC are struggling to keep their parliamentary majority and opinion polls predict that the party will likely receive less than 50% of the national vote for the first time in the May 29 election.
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WATCH: Eco-Friendly Art and Graffiti Meet at Hong Kong’s Art Fair
The Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair offers art lovers original pieces without breaking the bank.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino joins Legends for football match in Bangkok
Infantino led the FIFA team, while iconic players such as Luis Figo, Cafu, El-Hadji Diouf, Emmanuel Adebayor, Andriy Shevchenko, and Clarence Seedorf represented their respective confederations.
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Arab League calls for conference for peace in the Middle East
In a summit dominated by the ongoing war in Gaza, Arab leaders also called for a UN peacekeeping force in occupied Palestinian territory.
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S.Africa warns ICC that war in Gaza has reached “a new and horrific stage”
South Africa told the United Nations’ top court on Thursday the situation in Gaza had reached “a new and horrific stage” as it sought emergency measures to halt Israel’s military operation in the enclave’s southern city of Rafah.
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A look at religious diversity in once atheist Cuba
The 1959 Castro-led revolution installed an atheist, Communist government that sought to replace the Catholic Church as the guiding force in the lives of Cubans.
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WATCH: Evangelicals in Caracas stand for traditional families
In honor of International Families Day, hundreds of evangelical pastors and believers rallied in Caracas to uphold the traditional family model.
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CAR: Conference aims to achieve peaceful seasonal migration of herds
Pressures, including climate change, have increased tensions between herders and farmers in recent years.
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Mosque attack in northern Nigeria leaves 8 people dead
At least eight worshippers were killed and 16 others injured early Wednesday morning after a man attacked a mosque with a locally made explosive in northern Nigeria’s Kano state, resulting in a fire outbreak, the police said.
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More LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in Europe
Since Nigeria criminalizes same-sex relationships, Anthony fled a possible prison term and headed with her partner to Libya in 2014 and then Italy,
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Several leaders arrive for the Arab League summit
he Arab leaders will convene on Thursday in a regular summit under unusual circumstances due to the Israeli-Hamas war in
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Benin grants temporary authorization for export of Nigerien oil
The Minister emphasized that regular pipeline operations require a proper state-to-state relationship framework and mentioned the importance of reopening the Nigerien border. The first ship is expected to load within 36 hours
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Sudan faces dire humanitarian crisis
Tensions between the military and paramilitary forces erupted into conflict in April 2023, resulting in over 14,000 deaths and 33,000 injuries.
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Zambian teen teaches climate change lessons through sign language
A Zambian double amputee is helping teach her classmates about climate change using sign language. Bridget Chanda interprets lessons at a school where special-needs students mix with mainstream students.
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An Islamist group used child soldiers in Mozambique attacks – HRW
An Islamist group used child soldiers in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch
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South Africa rapper AKA and Tibz murder suspects denied bail
“It is therefore the finding and the order of this court that in the circumstances bail is refused in respect of all five accused,”
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China’s Xi reaffirms strong partnership with Russia in talks with Putin
Putin also highlighted the portfolio of 80 large joint investment projects spanning various sectors, showcasing the depth of economic cooperation between China and Russia. Despite external pressures from third countries
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Katogota: 24 years later, the cry for justice still echoes
As part of the memorial, flowers were thrown into the Ruzizi River and laid at a monument on Katogota’s main street, symbolizing the community’s tribute to the massacre victims. A mass was also held at the Bon Berger Catholic Chapel in Katogota to remember those unjustly killed.
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Deaf teenager excels in community ballet programme in Nairobi informal settlement
Seventeen-year-old Gorrety Akinyi has been able to master the routines by carefully copying her teacher and classmates.
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UN entrepreneurship forum focuses on innovation and growth
It aims to empower entrepreneurial leaders who can build a brighter future and achieve sustainable development for all.
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South African president signs controversial health law
Some groups say this law goes against the constitution and plan to challenge it in court.
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African gaming wants to make its mark on the global scene
In 2023, the Africa and Middle East video games market recorded the strongest annual growth in global revenues in the sector, reaching over $7 billion.
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Mosque attack in Nigeria’s north injures at least 24 people, including children
The incident caused panic in Kano, northern Nigeria’s largest state, where periodic religious-related unrest has occurred over the years, sometimes resulting in violence.
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WATCH: Westminster Kennel Club, where canine history is made
The prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show, established in 1877, offers winners a trophy and a place in canine history.
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Celebrities face increasing criticism for failure to speak out on Gaza crisis
Some social media users have started a “block out” of celebrities to pressurise stars into taking a stand.
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Slim pickings for African cinema at the Cannes Film Festival
The 77th edition of the festival got underway on Tuesday in the southern French city.
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Gabon: Former president Ali Bongo on hunger strike against alleged torture
Lawyers François Zimeray and Catalina de la Sota aim to have a French judge investigate these allegations, especially as Gabon’s leader since the August 2023 coup, General Brice Oligui Nguema, plans to visit Paris soon.
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Swiss court convicts a former interior minister of Gambia for crimes against humanity
The verdict was read out in Swiss federal criminal court in the southern town of Bellinzona on Wednesday.
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Brazilian dance craze created by youths in Rio’s favelas is declared cultural heritage
The passinho, a dance style created in the 2000s by kids in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, in March was declared an “intangible cultural heritage” by legislators in the state of Rio, bringing recognition to a cultural expression born in the sprawling working-class neighborhoods
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South Africa braces for what may be a milestone election
If the ANC loses its majority, it’ll have to form a coalition government for the first time, potentially complicating policymaking in Africa’s most advanced economy.
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Death toll rises to 33 in George building collapse as rescuers continue search
Despite the ongoing search, no new survivors have been found recently. The municipal officials reported that only six of the deceased have been identified, with challenges in obtaining accurate identification details.
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Ivory Coast: Summit coordinates road maintenance investment and strategy
”It’s to have a positioning that allows all African countries to have at least one road maintenance fund that meets the standards. Why not one like Côte d’Ivoire’s? In other words, positioning at the level of the African Union. Decisions can be taken hard enough
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Israel celebrates 76th independence anniversary amid months-long war in Gaza
We don’t want to show Hamas that they can win. We want to show them that we are strong and we want to show them that our country is important for us and to show them that we still go out, we still live our lives.” Shiri Simon, local resident
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Building Collapses in Nairobi Amidst Heavy Rains, Injuring Several
In Nairobi, a building marked for demolition collapsed, leaving four injured, three critically.