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Opposition leader’s call for shutdown already observed in northern city
Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary urged people to observe a three-day nationwide “ghost town” election protest from Monday.
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United Nations rights office alarmed by killings in Tanzania protests
The main opposition party claims about 700 people have been killed by security forces in election-related in protests across the country.
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Macron’s great lakes peace push falters amid gunfire and skepticism over Goma airport plans
Experts say that while the aid injection and infrastructure plans are welcome, they must be matched by genuine diplomatic breakthroughs and credible frameworks — not just big announcements.
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Cameroon on edge amid protests following disputed election
Longtime president, Paul Biya, was declared winner of the presidential poll which opposition leaders say was rigged.
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WHO reports rapid spread of Mpox with 17 deaths in Africa over recent weeks
The WHO’s latest report urges heightened surveillance, improved vaccine access, and stronger infection control to prevent the disease from becoming entrenched.
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Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé awarded Golden Boot for the first time
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was presented with the 2024-25 Golden Boot award on Friday in front of him team mates at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Gaza residents face continuing hardship amid fragile ceasefire
As winter approaches, families in Gaza are living with with no electricity, water, or sanitation, in bombed out buildings across the enclave.
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Sudan’s RSF arrests fighters suspected of summary executions in El-Fasher
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they have arrested fighters accused of rights violations in the recently captured city of El-Fasher.
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Tanzania unrest deepens as opposition alleges fraud and protests enter third day
The government has not commented on casualties or the extent of damage. Amnesty International reported that at least two people were killed during Wednesday’s protests, while opposition figures abroad have spoken of higher tolls and are organising online support for demonstrators.
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Western countries urge citizens to leave Mali as fuel crisis deepens
The military-led government is under immense pressure from al Qaeda-linked insurgents who have been blocking fuel imports since early September.
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Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma calls for 3 days of ‘ghost town’ protests
Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has announced a new plan of action, calling on supporters to shut down the country for three days next week.
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Pink October campaign brings free cancer screenings to women in Fez Province
In Morocco’s Fez Province, 134 women from the Ain Bida Territorial Community have benefited from a special medical campaign organized as part of Pink October, the global month dedicated to breast cancer awareness.
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Sahrawi refugees protest U.S. draft resolution ahead of key UN vote
As the Security Council prepares to vote, Sahrawi protesters say they will continue raising their voices to keep the referendum — and their future — from slipping off the agenda
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‘Not appropriate’: AU chief clarifies private jet photo after condemnation
African Union Commission chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf rushed to clarify a photo showing his spokesperson on a private jet as criticism of the continental body he leads escalated
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South African court rules anti-Apartheid icon Albert Luthuli was murdered, not killed in accident
In South Africa, a major historical revelation, a court has ruled that anti-apartheid leader Albert Luthuli was murdered by members of the apartheid-era police, not killed in a train accident as officials claimed nearly six decades ago.
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TIME100 Next honoree Nomzamo Mbatha urges public figures to speak about world issues
TIME100 Next celebrated a new generation of visionaries and changemakers, recognizing emerging leaders who are shaping the future across their respective fields.
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UN Security Council to vote on autonomy plan for Western Sahara
The United Nations Security Council is due to vote on Friday on a resolution stating that genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty “could constitute a most feasible solution” to the 50-year-long conflict.
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Hurricane Melissa devastates Haiti, leaving at least 30 dead and several missing
Hurricane Melissa has unleashed catastrophic flooding across Haiti, killing at least 30 people and leaving 20 others missing, according to authorities. Most of the devastation has been reported in the country’s southern region.
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US slashes refugee admissions and prioritises white South Africans
The Trump administration has slashed the number of refugees allowed into the United States and is prioritising white South Africans. The new cap for 2026 drops from 125,000 under Biden to just 7,500 most of them reserved for members of South Africa’s white Afrikaner minority.
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Unrest erupts in Tanzania as main opposition candidates barred from election
As voters headed to the polls, protests erupted in Dar es Salaam and other major cities after the main opposition candidates were barred from the presidential race. Angry demonstrators clashed with police, prompting a nationwide curfew and military deployment.
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UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan’s al-Fashir after mass killings
The Assistant Secretary-General for Africa told the Security Council that the situation has also deteriorated elsewhere across the country.
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UN calls for support for Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Melissa
An historic Category 5 storm when it first made landfall on Tuesday, it has left a trail of destruction across Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti.
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Cholera surges globally as vaccine shortfalls and poverty fuel resurgence
Communities continue to suffer because they lack safe drinking water, sanitation and resilience to environmental shocks that spread the disease.
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Several African leaders attend annual Paris Peace Forum in French capital
Amid numerous conflicts and other challenges facing the world, discussions at this year’s forum take place under the theme “New Coalitions for Peace, People, and the Planet”.
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Final preparations underway with 100 days to Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina
It will be the first time Italy will host the sporting showpiece in 20 years.
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Tanzania post-election unrest spills into Kenya as police lob tear gas over the border
Tanzania’s post-electoral unrest isn’t confined to the country. It’s now spilling over in to neighbouring Kenya, with police lobbing tear gas over the border and cross-border traffic ground to a halt.
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Donald Trump order US military to resume nuclear weapons testing
This apparently significant change in US policy comes days after the US president denounced Russia for testing a nuclear-powered missile.
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Infrastructure: From foreign loans to domestic capital [Business Africa]
With lenders and donors fatigued, attention is turning to underutilized domestic capital. According to the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa has $4 trillion in domestic capital that can be channeled to infrastructure financing
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Avram Grant out as Zambia coach weeks before Africa Cup of Nations
The former Israel, Ghana and Chelsea coach oversaw three straight home defeats this year in World Cup qualifying without scoring a goal, against Comoros, Morocco and Niger
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Grand Egyptian museum set for historic opening, showcasing the full legacy of Tutankhamun
The museum sits at the crossroads of ancient history and a modern tourism revival — linking directly to the Giza plateau via pedestrian paths and eco-friendly transport. Daily visitor numbers are expected to reach 15,000 to 20,000, according to museum administrators.
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Tanzania deploys army as election protests spread
The electoral body on Thursday announced through state television that President Hassan had taken an early lead, garnering 96.99% of the votes in 8 out of 272 constituencies tallied early Thursday
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Trump, Xi meet in person as US and China move to ease trade tensions
US President Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday after a high-stakes face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling the talks “a success” and announcing new steps to ease trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
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Two suspects in Louvre jewelry heist have partially admitted involvement, Paris prosecutor says
Two suspects in the Louvre jewelry heist have partially admitted their involvement, the Paris prosecutor said on Wednesday, without giving any details of their comments.
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Morocco’s caftan: A cultural jewel on the path to UNESCO recognition
Between a caftan from the 19th century and one from today lies a continuous cultural thread — an intergenerational legacy that transforms fabric into heritage
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Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma vows to resist until “final victory” over President Biya
Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he will continue to reject the results of this month’s presidential election until he secures a “final victory” over incumbent Paul Biya.
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RSF Commander admits “violations” after hundreds of civilians reportedly killed in el-Fasher
Sudan’s RSF paramilitary force admitted on Wednesday that “violations” had taken place in el-Fasher and said that its committees were in the city to investigate what had happened.
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Death toll rises in Haiti after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation
The death toll in Haiti from Hurricane Melissa has risen to more than two dozen, with several people still missing, authorities said on Wednesday.
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Mali revokes over 90 mining permits amid crackdown on non-compliance
Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by international companies, after officials said operators failed to meet new legal requirements.
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Protesters in London rally for Sudan as war reaches new deadly phase
Protesters gathered outside London’s Downing Street on Wednesday to show solidarity with the people of Sudan, as the country’s brutal two-year war enters a new and more dangerous phase.
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Russia says its successfully tested nuclear-capable underwater drone
President Vladimir Putin said the super torpedo, Poseidon, could not be intercepted.



























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