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G20 Summit: Russia denounces ‘illegitimate, unilateral’ sanctions
Maxim Oreshkin, the deputy chief of staff of the Presidential Executive Office also slammed the financial aid provided to Ukraine.
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Nigeria: Number of children abducted in school attack raised to over 300
The Christian Association of Nigeria on Saturday updated an earlier tally of 215 children.
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G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott
In a breakaway from tradition, world leaders of the G20 adopted a declaration at the start of the summit.
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US: Survivors grapple with mixed emotions over release of Epstein files
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the bill requiring his administration to release all files and communications related to the Epstein case.
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UN chief António Guterres calls on G20 leaders to tackle trade inequalities
The UN Secretary-General said trade barriers consistently place developing countries at a disadvantage.
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Niger: Thousands of people welcome General Tchiani back to Niamey after nationwide tour
The Nigerien travelled throughout the country in an effort to reaffirm his authority and reassure the population.
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South African women protest gender-based violence ahead of G20 summit
Women gathered across several South African cities to stage lie-down protests.
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Putin signals openness to US peace proposal as Ukraine warns of pivotal moment
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautiously welcomed a new U.S. proposal aimed at ending Moscow’s nearly four-year war in Ukraine, signaling a rare opening for potential negotiations.
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Al Ahly and JS Kabylie to face off in CAF group-stage opener
Egyptian giants Al Ahly are gearing up for a massive showdown as they prepare to face JS Kabylie in their CAF Champions League group-stage opener this Saturday at Cairo International Stadium.
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South Africa confronts stark inequality ahead of G20 Summit
Just 15 kilometers can separate two very different worlds in South Africa. In Diepsloot, tightly packed shacks line crumbling roads, and opportunities for advancement remain scarce. Nearby Thatchfield, with its spacious homes and manicured lawns, seems like an entirely different universe.
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Fátima Bosch Fernández crowned Miss Universe 2025 amid pageant turmoil
Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025, securing an electrifying victory at the center of a turbulent pageant in Bangkok.
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EU sanctions RSF second-in-command over “grave and ongoing atrocities” committed in el-Fasher
The European Union has imposed sanctions on a senior leader of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces over what it called “grave and ongoing atrocities,” particularly related to its capture of the city of el-Fasher.
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UK’s Starmer meets South Africa’s Ramaphosa as G20 summit opens under shadow of U.S. boycott
Despite the void left by Washington and Beijing, the summit still brings together representatives from 42 countries, including all members of the expanded G20, which now includes both the European Union and African Union.
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Rashford in doubt for FC Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou against Athletic Bilbao
FC Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford missed training ahead of the club’s upcoming Round 13 of La Liga against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
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Chadwick Boseman honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star five years after his death
Five years after his passing, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has been immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating a legacy that forever changed modern cinema.
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EU sanctions top Sudan paramilitary chief over Darfur abuses
The European Union imposed sanctions on a top leader of Sudan’s paramilitary group over “grave and ongoing atrocities” by his forces in the more than two-year war with the Sudanese army,
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Why schoolchildren are often abducted in Nigeria and who the usual kidnappers are
Nigeria suffered its second mass school abduction this week with authorities confirming an attack on a Catholic school in the conflict-battered northern region of the country on Friday.
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How the G20 summit could benefit ordinary Africans
As world leaders gather for the G20 summit, the focus often stays on big pledges, long speeches and complicated communiqués.
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People displaced from el-Fasher continue to arrive in Tawila, describe horrors of escape
Sudanese people who escaped violence in North Darfur capital el-Fasher have recalled the horrors they experienced fleeing the city.
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Snowfall revives the Atlas Mountains, bringing hope to residents and farmers
The Atlas Mountains have transformed into a breathtaking winter landscape after recent heavy snowfall blanketed the peaks in a layer of fresh, pure white.
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UN joins Guinean artist and opposition figure in appealing for release of his kidnapped relatives
The United Nations has expressed grave concern over reports of the kidnapping of several relatives of Guinean artist and opposition figure, Elie Kamano.
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UNICEF: More than 400 million children globally live in poverty
According to UNICEF, more than 400 million children globally live in poverty, missing out on at least two daily needs such as nutrition and sanitation.
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Afro-Brazilians in Rio celebrate their history and culture on Black Consciousness Day
There was dancing and celebration in the streets of Rio de Janeiro on Thursday as people came out to celebrate Black Consciousness Day. It’s a national holiday recognizing Afro-Brazilian history, resistance and contributions to the country.
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Nigeria reels after fresh school kidnappings as armed men abduct children and staff
While no group has yet claimed responsibility, Nigeria has long battled kidnapping networks ranging from Boko Haram — responsible for the infamous Chibok schoolgirl abduction in 2014 — to heavily armed criminal gangs known locally as bandits.
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South Africa & EU ink critical minerals pact, champion multilateralism
The deal comes as the EU races to diversify supply away from dominant sources and amid growing fears of disruptions.
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Macron begins Africa tour with landmark Mauritius visit
French President Emmanuel Macron began a tour of Africa on Thursday with a visit to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.
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Midnight tastings mark Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations in France
France marked the release of Beaujolais Nouveau at midnight, drawing crowds to bars and celebrating a long-standing tradition around the young red wine.
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Blaze disrupts COP30 Summit in Brazil, 13 hospitalized for smoke inhalation
A fire briefly spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate talks in Brazil and prompted evacuations Thursday on the next-to-last day of the conference, and officials said 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation.
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Austria’s Salzburg Christmas market begins amid heightened security
Salzburg’s Christmas market has opened with increased security measures, including more police patrols and cameras, following a trial against a man accused of planning attacks.
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Sudan’s army chief says ready to cooperate with US and Riyadh to achieve peace
Sudan’s Sovereign Council, led by army chief Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Al-Burhan, announced on Wednesday its readiness to cooperate with the United States and Saudi Arabia to end the two-year-long conflict devastating the country.
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‘We will not be bullied,’ Ramaphosa says as US confirms boycott of G20 Summit in Johannesburg
As Johannesburg gears up to host this weekend’s G20 summit of rich and developing nations, the US has once again said that it won’t participate and is putting pressure on South Africa not to issue at joint declaration at the end of the meeting.
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Sierra Leone chimpanzee sanctuary reopens after securing forest protection
Earlier this year, Sierra Leone’s world renowned Tacugama chimpanzee sanctuary shut down to protest the destruction of surrounding forest in the Western Area Peninsula National Park. Five months later, it’s once again welcoming visitors to the sanctuary.
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Chinese premier in landmark visit to Zambia focusing on access to critical minerals
The two countries are due to sign documents to start the upgrade of the Tazara railway line linking Zambia’s mines to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.
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Nigeria closes schools in Kwara state over fears of new attacks
Nigerian authorities have shut schools in five districts of central Kwara state, over fears they could be targeted by armed gangs after a deadly attack on a church in the state earlier this week.
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Dutch prosecutors seek hefty sentence for Eritrean trafficking suspect
Amanuel Walid, known as Tewelde Goitom, is accused of running a migration route to Europe via Libya.
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Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of migrants amid U.S. crackdown
He also briefly addressed the church investigation into Spanish Bishop Rafael Zornoza, who faces allegations of sexual abuse dating back nearly three decades. The bishop denies the accusations and is cooperating with the canonical probe while undergoing cancer treatment.
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Wealthy nations backsliding on commitment to global development
The world’s richest nations are backsliding in their support for global development, according to a new study by the Commitment to Development Index.
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Celebrations as Haiti qualifies for World Cup for first time in 51 years
They made it through after beating Nicaragua 2-0, defying the odds to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 51 years.
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Nigeria’s High Court convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on 7 terrorism-related charges
Nigeria’s High Court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on seven terrorism-related charges. The judge in Abuja on Thursday ruled that prosecutors provided “incontroverted evidence” that Kanu’s broadcasts incited deadly attacks on security forces and citizens in the country’s south east.
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Signs of easing tension between Senegalese president and prime minister
There have been rumours of a rift between the two men, arising from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s restructuring of the presidential coalition.







































