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Again, Algerian state media caught red-handed spreading fake news on iron mine project
Algeria’s state-run news agency APS, along with other public media outlets, has come under renewed criticism after publishing claims that leading US and intern…
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Nigeria charges 9 over 2025 Yelwata massacre that killed 150Prosecutors have charged nine individuals on grounds of terrorism related to one of the deadliest massacres of the past years in Benue state in June 2025. The …
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Nigerian army announces death of Boko Haram commander Abu KhalidNigeria's armed forces said on Sunday that a key commander of the islamist organisation Boko Haram was killed in a night raid by the armed forces in Borno Stat…
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Zuma Foundation rejects Epstein link as "smear campaign"The Jacob Zuma Foundation has issued a fierce denial after the former South African president’s name appeared in newly unsealed court documents related to the …
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Mozambique floods cut off communities as UN agencies struggle to respondMozambique is grappling with its worst flooding in decades, just months after recovering from a devastating drought. Nearly 700,000 people have been affected, …
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Ademola Lookman to leave Atalanta, joins Atlético MadridThe Nigerian superstar and African footballer of the Year 2024 has accepted an offer to join Atlético Madrid, rejecting a lucrative salary proposal from Turkis…
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Iran orders U.S. nuclear talks amid threats and regional fearsIn a pivotal shift, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trum…
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Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winterOn Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter in Pennsylvania. The event attracts a large crowd with its roots in European farming cus…
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Deadly Jihadist attack hits fuel convoy in Western MaliAt least 15 drivers have been killed in a deadly attack on a fuel tanker convoy in western Mali, according to local sources. The assault, blamed on jihadists, …
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Rome: Why tourists now pay €2 to get closer to the Trevi FountainCity authorities introduced a two-euro fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain, aiming to manage crowds and finance local museums. Timed tickets will regul…
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Milano ready to host Olympics, protests against ICE presence continueMilan is ready for the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Coloured lights are being projected onto historic buildings and light installations are decorating th…
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Nigeria's Dangote refinery enhances gas agreements with NNPCIn a major move aligning corporate expansion with national strategy, three subsidiaries of the Dangote Group have secured enhanced gas supply agreements with N…
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Tunisian Physician Rym Ghachem Makes History as Head of Maghreb Doctors’ Federation
Rym Ghachem, president of the Tunisian National Council of the Order of Physicians, was elected this Sunday as the new head of the Fédération maghrébine des mé…
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After months of closure, Rafah Crossing reopens under Gaza ceasefireThe first group of Palestinians expected to return to Gaza from Egypt arrived at the Rafah crossing on Monday, as the border partially reopened for the first t…
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Three Sahel nations unite through theater to confront security crisisIn a display of cultural solidarity, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have joined forces to produce a musical comedy titled A Sahel Vigil, using art as a space fo…
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French politician Ségolène Royal in Algiers to whitewash Tebboune
Since taking the helm of the French-Algerian association in December 2025, Ségolène Royal has multiplied public gestures meant to relaunch dialogue between Par…
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Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closureThe Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to r…
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Fela Kuti makes history with posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardNigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been posthumously honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to re…
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Oromo Liberation Army denies its fighters target civiliansIn the forests of Ethiopia’s largest region, a shadow war grinds on. Hunted by government drones, Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) commander Jaal Marroo denies his …
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Sisi, King Abdullah reject Gaza displacement plansThe leaders of Egypt and Jordan on Sunday renewed their rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians as Israel announced that it was partially reopening …
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Gaza reacts as Rafah crossing set to reopenAfter months of isolation, residents of Gaza are cautiously optimistic about the reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt.
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Sudanese Army Advances to Lift Kadugli Siege After Securing Key Routes in South Kordofan
The Sudanese army is close to ending the prolonged siege of Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan State, after regaining strategic positions on Sunday, accord…
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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 OlympicsItaly’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The…
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Bad Bunny makes history with Spanish album win at 2026 Grammy AwardsBad Bunny made history by winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the first Spanish language album to do so. Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar also…
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Jihadist group releases video it claims shows attack on Niamey airbaseThe Islamic State extremist group released a video on Sunday said to show its attack on an air force base in Niger's capital.
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Second commercial flight since start of Sudanese war lands at Khartoum airportA commercial flight landed in the Sudanese capital on Sunday for the second time since a devastating war broke out in the north-eastern African country nearly …
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Kenya: Nairobi fashion week challenges industry to rethink consumptionIt explored how designers can reduce their environmental impact and embrace ethical practices.
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DR Congo: Resumption of transport on Lake Tanganyika brings hope to UviraTraffic was suspended for more than a month and a half while Uvira was occupied by AFC/M23 rebels
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Iran declares European Union armies as 'terrorist groups' in retaliatory moveThe announcement comes days after the EU added Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp to its list of terrorist organisations.
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DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogueFélix Tshisekedi reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive and peaceful talks between all the country's people.
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Football tournament in Zimbabwe spreads awareness of cervical cancerIt was part of the Goal Getters campaign, launched last year in a joint initiative by Gavi vaccine alliance, CAF, and UEFA.
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Undocumented migrants celebrate Spain's plan to legalise their statusMadrid earlier this week said it would grant residency and work permits to all foreigners, subject to certain conditions.
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African Union condemns attacks 'heinous' attacks in Niger and vows supportThe Commission chairperson reaffirmed the AU’s support for the country amid ongoing security threats.
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Deadly extremist attacks kill dozens in north-eastern NigeriaThe two separate assaults overnight on Thursday are believed to have been carried out by Islamist militants.
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Tunisian president extends state of emergency for another 11 monthsThe emergency law, which gives the authorities exceptional powers, has been consistently extended since 2015.
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Witnesses accuse Sudan's paramilitary of abducting children in DarfurAccounts of the abductions by the Rapid Support Forces stretch back to the first year of the war.
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Senegal says it will appeal CAF sanctions imposed after AFCON final chaosSenegal’s sports minister said it would do everything it can 'to mitigate this sanction'.
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South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over social media postsIt said the violations include using official Israeli social media platforms to launch attacks against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Guinea Bissau's opposition leader released from jail after months behind barsDomingos Simoes Pereira was one of several senior politicians imprisoned by the military following a November coup which took place days after presidential ele…
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More than 200 dead in landslides at rebel-controlled mine in DR CongoThe Rubaya site produces about 15 per cent of the world's coltan, a key ingredient used to make smartphones.
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Italian officials on trial over deadly 2023 migrant shipwreckAt least 94 people, including 35 children, died when the boat crashed on the rocks off the tourist town of Steccato di Cutro.
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UN says climate shocks driving displacement in MozambqueThe southern African country's latest bout of flooding has claimed nearly 140 lives since October 1, according to the National Disasters Management Institute, …
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Iran steps up diplomacy as threat of US attack growsIran is ready for dialogue to resolve tensions with the United States but that there are no concrete plans for talks with Washington, Foreign Minister Abbas Ar…
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French-Nigerian artists team up to craft future hitsIn less than a week, nearly 60 tracks have been created in Lagos during a songwriting camp that brought together nine French artists from genres like rap and p…
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Foreign women linked to IS in Syria detention camps hope for amnestyA recent government offensive has weakened the Kurdish-led forces that guard the camps near the border with Iraq.
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United Nations renews political mission in Haiti for another yearIt is tasked with supporting the country’s political stability, security institutions, rule of law, and human rights.
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Niger's leader says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attackNiger's military leader has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of supporting armed groups that attacked an Air Force base in the capital e…
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African creators push for recognition of digital work as full-time careersParticipants focused on monetizing what they described as “SWAG,” an acronym for Sound, Walk, Attire, and Grubs, which they said form the cultural pillars behi…
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Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin honoured by Black Music CollectivePharrell, Kirk Franklin and Brandy were honoured at the Recording Academy 2025 Black Music Collective Honors event Thursday night in Los Angeles.
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United Nations and IOC calls for pause in wars during Winter OlympicsThe tradition dates back to ancient Greece, when warring city-states respected a truce to ensure safe passage for athletes and spectators.
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Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Lifetime GrammyThirty years after his death, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys. He’ll be the first Afr…
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Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crashIn a video post on social media, the boxer called the two men his brothers and said he had been through a 'traumatic' time.