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In Sudan, sexual violence is a “weapon” among many
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias are using sexual violence as a “weapon of war” in Darfur to control civilians, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday.
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Céline Dion announces emotional Paris comeback after health battle
Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement. Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement.
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Ghana cuts ties with head coach Otto Addo just months before World Cup kick off
Ghana is cutting ties with head coach Otto Addo just 2 and half months before the team’s first match at the 2026 World Cup.
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Condemnation and outrage: Israelis and world react to Israeli death penalty law
Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane.
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Oil price steadies for now but cost of petrol soars around the world
The price of a barrel of oil has steadied with signs the US is open to ending the war against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. But at the petrol pump, consumers are still paying the price for the global supply chain disruption.
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Malian army denies releasing jihadists to end fuel convoy attacks
The Malian army denied on Monday that it had released around 200 suspected jihadists in mid-March to secure an end to attacks on fuel convoys that are crippling the landlocked nation’s economy.
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Algeria’s former president Liamine Zeroual laid to rest with military honours
There were full military honors for Algeria’s former president, Liamine Zeroual, on Monday as the 84 year-old former general was laid to rest in his home town of Batna.
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Kenya voter registration drive targets young people ahead of 2027 general election
In 2024, Kenya’s so-called Gen-Z protests against government corruption and rights abuses swept the country. But since then, many young people have disengaged. Now a new voter registration drive is hoping to get them back on board.
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Egypt’s President al-Sisi calls on Donald Trump to end the war on Iran
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to help end the Middle East war, now in its second month.
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Touadera sworn in for third term as Central African Republic president
Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadera on Monday pledged to buttress security and peace as he was sworn in for a third term in one of the world’s poorest and most volatile countries
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African countries feel impact of war on Iran [Africanews Today]
One month after the start of the war in the Middle East, the consequences for African countries are severe, particularly in terms of fuel supply. In Nigeria, fuel prices reached record highs on Monday despite the cushion provided by the Dangote refinery
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Drone warfare intensifies in Sudan’s Kordofan
Three years into Sudan’s war, Kordofan has become the most intense battleground between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with civilians increasingly caught in a deadly drone war.
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Dozens killed in deadly gold mine attack in South Sudan
The perpetrators remain unclear, with conflicting accounts emerging. A security source suggested the involvement of forces linked to Riek Machar, while his representatives have denied responsibility and instead accused the army loyal to President Salva Kiir.
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WTO chief praises ‘hard work’ despite lack of deal at Yaounde talks
The World Trade Organization’s 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agriculture and much-needed reform of the organisation
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Gunmen attack bar in Jos, Nigeria, leaving 33 dead
Gunmen opened fire on a bar in Jos, the capital of Nigeria’s restive Plateau state, sparking retaliation from a mob and killing nearly three dozen people in all, local sources told AFP Monday.
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ACFTA Fest 2026 unites Africa’s youth, innovation and culture in Abuja
ACFTA Fest positions itself as a unifying platform — harnessing trade, talent and creativity to drive Africa’s next wave of growth.
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CAF announces reforms after chaotic AFCON final
CAF says it is now working closely with FIFA to improve referee training and VAR standards, while also reviewing compensation to safeguard integrity.
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Kenya’s “wastepreneurs” turn food waste into opportunity
In Kenya, a growing number of entrepreneurs, known as wastepreneurs, are transforming food waste into valuable products such as fuel, fertiliser, and cooking oil.
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Morocco’s Tangier port prepares for spike in traffic driven by Gulf crisis
Located in northern Morocco on the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier is a major stopping point for Europe-bound container ships
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Nigeria fuel prices surge 65% amid global oil shock
Prices have jumped by around 65%, the steepest increase among major African economies. The refinery was expected to reduce imports and stabilize costs, but Nigeria still relies heavily on foreign crude.
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Egypt business curfew sparks concern among traders and tourism sector
The government says the move is necessary as fuel costs surge due to disruptions linked to regional conflict, which have driven up import prices and strained national finances.
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World Cup 2026 under fire as Amnesty warns of human rights risks for fans
This summer’s World Cup is being billed as a celebration of global football but not everyone is convinced it will feel that way on the ground.
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Ghana’s ex-president Akufo-Addo to lead ECOWAS election observation mission to Benin
Ghana’s former president Nana Akufo-Addo will head the ecowas mission to oversee Benin’s presidential election, the Economic Community of West African States has confirmed.
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Algeria mourns former president Liamine Zeroual
Though he withdrew from public life, Zeroual remained a respected figure in Algeria, remembered for his role in navigating the country through crisis and laying the groundwork for political reforms.
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‘Peace is everything’: Women-led festival channels message of peace in Eastern DRC
Congolese rapper channels message of peace at women-led festival in Eastern DRC
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WTO talks in Yaounde end in deadlock over e-commerce customs duties
World Trade Organization talks in Cameroon ended early on Monday without agreement after deep divisions over e-commerce duties blocked a deal.
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Palm Sunday brings message of hope to Nigeria’s Catholic faithful
Catholics in Lagos marked the start of Holy Week with prayers and processions. This year’s Palm Sunday celebrations come as many Nigerians face rising living costs and ongoing insecurity.
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Is the EU’s own veto right a leverage tool? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Europe’s own nature is becoming a risk to itself. Member states have exercised their veto right 48 times since mid-2011. Hungary was the last one to use it on the €90bn financial aid for Ukraine. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU handles country-blockages.
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Egypt’s former top diplomat Nabil Fahmy named as new chief of Arab League
Arab foreign ministers on Sunday unanimously named former Egyptian foreign minister Nabil Fahmy the Arab League’s new Secretary General.
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Semenya slams IOC chief Coventry over Olympic ban on transgender women
Semenya slams IOC chief Coventry over Olympic ban on transgender women
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Véron Mosengo resigns as CAF general secretary after five years in leadership role
Véron Mosengo-Omba has stepped down as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football after five years as the deputy head of African soccer’s governing body.
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DR Congo conflict: M23’s alleged withdrawal shrouded in confusion
Conflicting reports from local sources, rebel leaders, and a silent Kinshasa leave it unclear whether M23 fighters are truly pulling back or merely rotating troops on the front lines.
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Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual dies at 84
Algeria announced three days of national mourning on Sunday after the death of 84-year-old Liamine Zeroual, the former soldier who served as the country’s president from 1994 to 1999.
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Congo-Brazzaville court confirms Sassou Nguesso re‑election with 95%
Sassou Nguesso Extends Four-Decade Rule After Controversial 95% Victory
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Kenya faces deadly flooding with at least 108 people killed
Kenya is facing the aftermath of several weeks of torrential rains and severe flooding that have now killed at least 108 people. The updated death toll was released on Saturday by the country’s National Police Service.
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Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles enter a new phase
Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles are entering a new phase, with rising trade and growing private-sector collaboration, alongside new cooperation in the blue economy and digital innovation.
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Tunisia’s main union picks Selmi as new leader, role in politics uncertain
In Tunisia, 67‑year‑old education unionist Slaheddine Selmi has been elected head of the powerful Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT).
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Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem
An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month.
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France hosts ‘No Kings’ march as anti-Trump protests spread
Hundreds rally in Paris’ Place de la Bastille for a “No Kings” protest against Donald Trump, denouncing authoritarianism and “endless wars”.
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In historic Monaco visit, Pope Leo XIV calls for justice and peace
Pope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to Monaco since 1538, urging the wealthy microstate to use its influence for justice, peace and the common good.










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