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Israeli prime minister requests pardon on longstanding corruption caseBenjamin Netanyahu claims an end to his five-year trial on bribery and fraud charges would be “in the public interest”.
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Prominent Tunisian opposition figure arrested at protest in capitalChaima Issa was one of a group of opposition leaders, businessmen, and lawyers, who were handed jail terms on Friday.
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Milan exhibition highlights 3,000 years of Olympic historyOld and new have been woven together from ancient statutes to the golden running spikes Michael Johnson wore in the 1996 Olympics.
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South Africa humiliates Wales in record 73-0 win in CardiffWales barely got their hands on the ball for much of the game while the Springboks scored 11 tries.
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Hundreds protest in Spain in support of Christians kidnapped in NigeriaThe demonstration by Christian groups comes a week after children were kidnapped from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria.
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Mauritania's deal with EU to stem migration appears to have some effectAt the end of September, nearly 13,000 migrants from Mauritania reached Spain’s Canary Islands, more than half the number in 2024.
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Deadly boat capsize in northwestern Congo leaves 20 dead, several missingAt least 20 people have died, and several remain missing after a boat capsized in northwestern Congo, according to local residents.
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Hundreds of children flee to Tawila camp amid violence in Sudan’s west DarfurSudan’s Tawila refugee camp has become a lifeline for hundreds of children separated from their families while fleeing the escalating violence in West Darfur. …
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Congo, Rwanda leaders set to sign peace agreement amid M23 tensionsCongo’s President Felix Tshisekedi will travel to the United States next week to sign a final peace agreement with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, aimed …
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Former Nigerian President condemns “ceremonial coup” in Guinea-BissauFormer Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized Guinea-Bissau’s recent military takeover, describing it as a “ceremonial coup” after soldiers appear…
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Zuma’s daughter resigns amid claims South Africans were lured into Ukraine WarThe daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has stepped down from Parliament amid mounting controversy over allegations …
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Serbia and DR Congo deepen partnership in Belgrade summitSerbian President Aleksandar Vučić rolls out the red carpet for his DRC counterpart Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, welcoming the leader with full state honors. The …
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Algeria’s leadership crisis deepens amid mental health concerns over president Tebboune
Algeria’s political stability is under renewed scrutiny following revelations about President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s deteriorating mental health, raising quest…
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International Stakeholders rally behind UN Roadmap to stabilise Libya
The Governments of the United States, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom jointly expr…
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Parents of children kidnapped in Nigeria continue painful wait for newsThe parents of children abducted last week at a school in Nigeria’s northern Niger state gathered on Friday to give authorities more information.
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Simandou iron ore: Guinea’s mega project set to transform global mining [Business Africa]After decades of talks, negotiations, and setbacks, Guinea has officially launched the long-awaited exploitation of the Simandou iron ore deposit.
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NGO says EU border policy driving young refugees into the hands of traffickersSave the Children says the EU’s increasingly strict policy is driving the most vulnerable unaccompanied children into the hands of traffickers, and beyond the …
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Israeli raid in southern Syria leaves 13 dead and several soldiers woundedThe operation marks one of the most significant Israeli incursions in the region in recent months, underscoring growing tensions along the Syria–Israel frontie…
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Royal Air Maroc unveils special fares for CAN 2025 supportersBy easing travel costs, Royal Air Maroc hopes to boost turnout and enhance the atmosphere in stadiums nationwide, making the 2025 CAN a unifying celebration fo…
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Telugu-language Tollywood takes on India's cinematic powerhouse in MumbaiIndia’s cinematic powerhouse Bollywood is known around the world for its Hindi-language musicals produced in Mumbai. But have you ever heard of Tollywood? It’s…
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Normalcy slowly returns to Guinea-Bissau as restrictive measures easeMarkets are open, with some traders selling their products, though fewer customers are present. Public institutions are closed, except for hospitals and health…
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Norway's Special Envoy to Sudan confirms there is no new US-backed peace proposalThe head of Sudan’s armed forces has welcomed a statement by Norway’s Special Envoy to the country that no new US peace proposal has been presented to the Suda…
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Arrest of Algerian veteran journalist Saad Bouakba, latest episode in crackdown on dissent
The detention of Saâd Bouakba, one of Algeria’s most respected journalists, marks a new chapter in the country’s escalating campaign against independent voices…
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Uganda: Police disrupt Bobi Wine's election campaignsPolice fired water cannon and tear gas as Uganda's main opposition presidential election candidate campaigned in the central district on Thursday, November 27.
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London's iconic landmarks recreated in gingerbread at charity exhibitionUK's capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar.
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Footage shows rescue boat sinking amid Thailand’s fatal floodsFootage shows a rescue boat sinking in Songkhla while Southern Thailand faces fatal flooding, with at least 145 dead and Hat Yai’s main hospital badly hit.
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Trump vows to freeze immigration from "Third World Countries" following Washington, DC shootingUS President Donald Trump says he will freeze migration from what he called “Third World Countries.” Writing on social media on Thursday, Trump didn’t explain …
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Tunisia Escalates Diplomatic Protest Over Protocol Breach
On 27 November 2025, President Kaïs Saïed instructed Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti to deliver a second “firmly formulated” protest to a foreign State repr…
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Norway Confirms No Fresh U.S. Truce Proposal for Sudan Following Burhan’s Rebuke
Norway’s State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik clarified on Thursday, November 27, that the United States has not submitted any new truce proposals for Suda…
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Somalia’s healthcare system buckles as donor fatigue deepens after U.S. Aid cutWith donor fatigue increasing and foreign funding uncertain, the question facing Somalia is not just how to secure its territory—but how to safeguard the healt…
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US and Russian crew safely dock with ISS for 8-month missionA US-Russian crew docked with the ISS after launch from Kazakhstan, beginning an eight month mission focused on research, experiments and planned spacewalks.
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Elephants' calm response to drones opens new doors for observation - StudyA new study has revealed that elephants aren't afraid of drones, as was previously thought. Their surprisingly calm response to being filmed and tracked by the…
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Africa Cup of Nations trophy kicks off global tour in LondonThe Africa Cup of Nations trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, as it begins its tour ahead of next month's tournament.
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ECOWAS expels Guinea-Bissau after army general seizes powerThe decision was reached at a virtual session of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) chaired by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday …
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Guinea-Bissau faces fresh uncertainty after disputed election and coupGuinea-Bissau has plunged further into political turmoil after a disputed presidential election was swiftly followed by a controversial coup. Opposition leader…
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CAF Champions League: Al Ahly, Mamelodi, Young Africans in actionJS Kabylie who host Young Africans will be looking to recover from a 4-1 defeat in their group opener against Al Ahly
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Hong Kong: Death toll climbs as firefighters contain apartment blazeHong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday during an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise tower complex, after a massive fire eng…
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General sworn in as interim leader of Guinea-Bissau after coupGeneral Horta Inta-A said the military government would oversee a one-year transition period.
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Guinea-Bissau opposition accuses president of faking coup to retain powerFernando Dias was the main challenger in last week’s closely contested presidential vote, which he claims to have won.
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Putin says U.S.–Ukraine draft points could form basis for future peace dealPutin also cautioned that it would be premature to talk about final versions of any agreement. Meanwhile, an American delegation is expected to arrive in Mosco…
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French president unveils voluntary military service from next yearHe said men and women aged 18 and 19 will start serving in a new paid 10-month military service programme from 2026.
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Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce Gen. Horta N’Ta as junta leaderSoldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began on Wednesday days after t…
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Pix of the Day: November 27, 2025Pix of the Day: November 27, 2025
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Death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand rises to over 80Thailand reports more than 80 deaths after severe flooding in the south, with water levels starting to recede as authorities assess damage across several provi…
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Report finds that plastic pellets called nurdles are swamping the worldKnown as nurdles, they are used as a raw material in the manufacturing of plastic products.
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San Diego Zoo Welcomes Rare Fossa TripletsWith an estimated 2,500 fossas left in the wild, they are classified as vulnerable. Conservationists hope that successful births like this one will help raise …
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Authorities to open investigation into the fire as death toll rises to 55Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said a full investigation would be carried out into a deadly blaze in several high-rise towers, as emergency ser…
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Ramaphosa blasts Trump for blocking South Africa from next year's G20 summitIn a statement Thursday, the presidency said South Africa would continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20
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Apple sued over conflict minerals linked to DRC and RwandaA US advocacy group has sued Apple in Washington, accusing the company of using minerals tied to conflict and labour abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
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Attempted school abduction foiled by Kogi vigilantesA vigilante group in Kogi State blocked an attempted raid on Kiri High School on Monday, stopping armed men from abducting students.