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EU ministers condemn foreign ‘information interference’ in Ceuta crisis
French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying ‘to sow division among’ them.
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Supernatural mini-series ‘Possession’ explores legacy of colonialism
The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.
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Thousands attend funeral for Zimbabwe family murdered in Britain
Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.
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Mayor of Melilla calls on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone
Mayor-President of Spain’s North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting Ceuta
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Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debut
Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind “Avengers: Endgame.”
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U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacles
U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF’s withdrawa
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Aid organisation raises alarm about Paris migrants amid heatwave
As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.
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DR Congo’s largest Ebola treatment centre set to open in Bunia
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country’s northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an “exceptional” pace.
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Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemn Israeli violations of Gaza Strip truce
They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire’s second phase.
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Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide at Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippers
Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region, the head of the diocese
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Human rights group warns against anti-migrant harassment in South Africa
Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the state to stop vigilante groups unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities.
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Algeria parts ways with coach Vladimir Petković after World Cup
Algeria is ushering in a new era after parting ways with head coach Vladimir Petković by mutual agreement, just weeks after their World Cup campaign.
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Cargo ship reports being struck as US, Iran claims about talks diverge
The vessel, which has not been named, reported being “hit by an unknown projectile” and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.
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AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL
Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.
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AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL
Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.
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Mining overhaul could raise $883 million for Mali projects
Mali could raise up to 883 million dollars from recent mining reforms to help fund energy, water and transport projects, according to the country’s finance minister.
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Families await word of loved ones after deadly Morocco-Spain crossing
Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives days after a deadly mass crossing into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta, while thousands of migrants who remain in the territory queue for their first food aid after days without assistance.
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Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care, wife says
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is reportedly in intensive care after his condition dramatically worsened in custody. His wife says the 70-year-old is now in critical condition at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, with medical sources describing him as unresponsive.
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Zimbabwe mourns mother and daughters killed in the UK
The bodies of Zimbabwean national Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters have arrived in Harare ahead of their burial in Bulawayo. The trio were allegedly killed in the United Kingdom last month, while the children’s father remains in custody in South Africa.
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Xenophobia shatters Ghanaian entrepreneur’s dream in South Africa
Emmanuel Akuoko did not return to Ghana with the wealth he had promised his family. Instead, he came back with the bitter feeling of having been forced to dismantle more than a decade of his life in just a few days
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Ceuta surge: did Morocco ease border controls, and if so, why?
Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has seen a sharp surge in migrant arrivals, prompting questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls.
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Fans await Vozinha at Santiago’s airport after visa complications
A huge crowd gathered at santiago’s airport sporting flags, banners and drums, as Vozinha finally arrived in Chile on Sunday to join his new side Colo-Colo.
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Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu’s older brother
Uganda’s military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.
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Brazilian firm uses hair to help clean up oil spills and pollution
From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills… Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and weaves—is showing its worth as an eco-friendly barrier. In Brazil, leftover hair is being recycled to soak up oil in polluted bays
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DRC: Kinshasa residents try to maintain daily life as ebola worsens elsewhere
People living in Kinshasa are trying to maintain their daily routines, even as the ebola outbreak is worsening in other parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Ghana moves to jail farmers who repurpose cocoa land without approval
Ghana’s parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval.
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Italian navy boards suspected Russian tanker in the Mediterranean
The Italian Navy said its troops boarded a tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday it claimed was linked to Russia.
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Ghana: ECOWAS provides funds after devastating floods
The Economic Community of West African States is giving Ghana a helping hand in the wake of the country’s recent devastating floods. ECOWAS is donating $250,000, which is intended to help victims.
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Morocco says 11 died in Ceuta crossing attempt, while Spain puts it at 72
Morocco’s interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. The figures are significantly lower than those issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.
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Mali: Moussa Mara calls for unity after release from prison
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has called for national unity, reconciliation and empathy after completing a one-year prison sentence. In his first public message following his release, Mara urged Malians to forgive one another and expressed concern over the disappearance of his lawyer.
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English FA to drop support for Infantino’s re-election
The English Football Association (FA) plans to formally withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing him a major blow just days after he dropped his bid to sell some of his equity to private investors.
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Driver in deadly Algeria bus crash was on drugs, investigators say
The driver of a bus that plunged into a ravine in northern Algeria, killing 28 people, was under the influence of drugs and travelling at more than twice the speed limit, prosecutors said after a preliminary investigation.
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Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja’s ‘Jazz Across Continents’ festival
Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.
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Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.
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30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme
Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States.
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Tankers ‘waiting for permission’ to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels “waiting for permission” from Iran to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.
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UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino
European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.
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Guinea opts out of planned ECOWAS single currency, the eco
Guinea says it’s opting out of the ECOWAS single currency. The 12 member West African economic bloc is set to launch the monetary union and eco currency in July 2027. Guinea is the first member state to say it’s retaining its national currency.
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Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of ‘launching open war’
Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region accused the federal government of launching a military offensive on Saturday, reigniting fears of a return to war.





































