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Political war erupts in Senegal between President Faye and PM Sonko
A fierce public power struggle has erupted between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, shaking the nation’s ruling coalition and raising fundamental questions about who truly holds political authority.
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African Union says continent’s rising debt crisis undermines development
The chairperson of the AU Commission says many governments are spending more on servicing debt than on investments in human development.
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UN urges Libya to shut migrant detention centres
Libya is facing renewed pressure to shut down detention centers where rights groups say migrants and refugees are being tortured, abused, and in some cases, killed.
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Gaza: soaring costs and empty pots leave families dependent on charity kitchens
Long after the guns fell silent, a new struggle defines daily life in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, where scores of displaced Palestinians, most of them children, now line up with empty pots at charity kitchens for their only guaranteed meal of the day.
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Morocco expects bumper olive harvest after years of drought
The Moroccan Olive Production Federation says it expects olive output to top 2 million tonnes, more than twice the amount of the previous year.
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Women Fleeing Sudan’s Al-Fashir Report Rape, Killings and Child Disappearances
In Sudan’s North Darfur, new accounts from women fleeing the city of Al-Fashir reveal horrifying scenes of violence and abuse after its capture by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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Six people die in a stampede during military recruitment in Ghana
At least six people lost their lives in a tragic crowd crush during a military recruitment exercise at Accra’s El-Wak Sports Stadium in Ghana.
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UN Tom Fletcher holds “constructive” talks with Sudanese army leader
The United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, met with Sudanese Armed Forces leader General Abdelfattah Al-Burhan on Tuesday, in a high-level diplomatic effort to secure critical access for life-saving aid delivery across the war-torn nation.
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Turkey says all 20 soldiers killed in transport plane crash in Georgia
The C-130 plane had taken off from Ganja, Azerbaijan, and was heading home when the accident took place.
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A third of Japan-donated Mpox vaccines wasted in DRC due to storage challenges
Approximately 35% of mpox vaccines donated by Japan to combat a dangerous new outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are being wasted due to stringent preparation requirements that leave doses unusable within hours, the head of the country’s mpox response has told Reuters.
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Zambia’s eco-friendly beekeeping helps combat deforestation
Several NGOs and businesses have introduced wooden box beehives to increase honey production in an environmentally-friendly way.
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Messi and Argentina football team to join Angola’s 50th independence anniversary
Messi and his teammates will play an exhibition game against the Angolan national team on Friday.
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Nigeria, US and UK probe $235m cocaine seizure at Lagos port
Nigeria’s anti-narcotics enforcement agency said on Tuesday it is working with its U.S. and British counterparts to “unravel the cartel behind the importation of 1,000 kilograms of cocaine” discovered at a port in Lagos.
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Sudan’s North Darfur faces humanitarian collapse as displacement soars
In Sudan’s war-torn North Darfur, desperation is mounting as tens of thousands flee escalating violence. Displaced residents are calling for urgent humanitarian aid, warning that the situation in overcrowded camps is deteriorating rapidly.
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Angola celebrates 50 years of independence with Lourenço calling for “inclusive society”
Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of its independence with a military parade before the president addressed the nation.
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Super Eagles boycott training over unpaid bonuses ahead of 2026 World Cup playoff vs Gabon
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have boycotted their training session in Rabat, Morocco, due to unpaid bonuses, raising concerns just days before their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa play-off semi-final match against Gabon.
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Gabon: Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo sentenced to 20 years in jail for embezzlement
The former first lady of Gabon and her son were being tried in absentia on various corruption charges.
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Turkish defence firms showcase products at fair in Mali
The BAMEX’25 exhibition in the capital, Bamako, comes as the two countries deepen military ties.
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Ndimande brothers charged with murder of South African rapper AKA
Two brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, accused in the high-profile killings of South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, have been formally charged in Durban.
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South Africa starts clinical trials on first locally developed oral cholera vaccine
South Africa’s health minister said the vaccine could be approved and ready for use in Africa by 2028.
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Tanzania: UN calls for probe into protests killings as hundreds face treason charges
The United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said there was “an apparent attempt to conceal evidence” of deaths.
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Thieves steal ancient statues from Syria’s National Museum of Damascus
An official from Syria’s Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums said that six marble statues were stolen, adding that an investigation is ongoing
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last
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Ethiopia named as host for 2027 UN Climate Summit
Dubbed the “Africa COP”, the summit is expected to center Africa’s role in advancing climate justice and solutions
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Egypt’s Foreign Minister engages with Sudan’s military leader in Port Sudan
Egypt’s top diplomat met with Sudan’s military leader Tuesday in a renewed push to advance a ceasefire plan, as the war-torn nation faces a catastrophic humanitarian situation following the paramilitary capture of a key Darfur city.
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Democrats query millions Trump paid to Equatorial Guinea to accept deportees
The Trump administration made a $7.5 million payment to the government of Equatorial Guinea as it seeks to deport people to the West African country
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IMF says Senegalese government retains sovereign right to manage its debt
It made the comments after discussing various options with Dakar on how to address the country’s “significant debt vulnerabilities”.
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Catholic Church condemns killings in recent election-related protests in Tanzania
Church leaders have called for continued prayers and national reflection, warning that there can be no peace without justice.
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Heavy rains hamper mudslide rescue efforts in eastern Uganda
The Uganda Red Cross Society, which is leading search and recovery efforts, says hopes of finding more survivors are fading, even as families in the area continue to report missing relatives
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Sudan relief operations are ‘on the brink of collapse,’ UN migration agency warns
The U.N. migration agency warned on Tuesday that humanitarian efforts in Sudan’s war-torn North Darfur region might come to a complete halt unless immediate funding and safe delivery of relief supplies are ensured.
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South Africa’s historic apartheid crimes inquiry postponed amid legal challenge
A landmark inquiry into whether South Africa’s post-apartheid governments obstructed investigations of apartheid-era crimes was abruptly postponed on its opening day Monday, delayed by a legal challenge against one of the inquiry’s own lawyers.
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South Africa’s unemployment rate drops slightly to 31.9%
According to Statistics South Africa, the official jobless rate fell to 31.9% between July and September, from 33.2% in the previous quarter.
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Tanzania releases opposition figures arrested during election protests
CHADEMA vice-chairman John Heche was among the four released on bail. He had been arrested on October 22 and questioned by police on suspicion of terrorism, according to his lawyer
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French football team appears stylish ahead of decisive World Cup qualifying games
The Blues arrived at Clairefontaine training centre on Monday ahead of their game against Ukraine this week.
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Global concern: over one billion illegal firearms circulate worldwide
The United Nations issued a stark warning Monday about the growing global threat from illicit firearms, revealing that more than one billion illegal weapons are now in circulation worldwide and are becoming increasingly sophisticated through digital manufacturing and arms embargo violations.
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Kenya says US Vice President’s trip to country has been called off
This follows Donald Trump’s announcement no US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa this month.
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COP30 opened in Brazilian Amazon with urgent calls for unity as U.S. sits out
United Nations climate negotiations opened Monday on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with host leaders invoking Indigenous concepts of collective action to push for accelerated progress, even as the absence of high-level U.S. negotiators underscored deep geopolitical divisions.
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Somaliland rejects visas issued by Somalia and tightens control over its airpsace
Authorities from Somaliland said individuals holding Somalia-issued travel documents would be denied entry.
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Britain and South Africa hand back Ghanaian royal artefacts
The more than 130 gold and bronze items were taken from Ghana between the 1870s and early 20th century.
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Migrant returnees to Guinea describe ordeals faced
Tens of thousands of Africans are back home with help from the International Organization for Migration’s voluntary return programme.







































