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TORONTO, Canada, September 29th, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Board of Directors of the Mastercard Foundation today announced that Sewit Ahderom

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Protesters took to the streets to demand the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina.

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[CFR] The Supreme Court of Nigeria should free Yahaya Sharif-Aminu and declare blasphemy laws in the country unconstitutional.

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The agreement, introduced in 2000, came to an end on Tuesday. Its potential reactivation remains uncertain.

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A military court convicted the former head of state on Tuesday. He was being tried in absentia.

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Ibiza has been left reeling after torrential rain from ex-hurricane Gabrielle turned the island into a scene of chaos.

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[Mastercard Foundation] TORONTO, Canada -- Deep expertise in agrifood systems and technology; exemplifies the values of the Foundation. Committed to scaling impact of the Foundation's programs in Africa and within Indigenous communities in Canada, prioritizing local solutions and partners. Assumes leadership in early 2026.

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Joseph Kabila is accused of supporting the M23, but he denies having any involvement with the rebel group.

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A ceremony at the Saint-Roch church in Paris honoured the late actress Claudia Cardinale. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects, among them leading figures from the world of cinema.

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The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa's death are being investigated by the French authorities.

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[NIPDB] President H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah participated in a Roundtable Business Breakfast Meeting organized by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB).

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A two-year-old girl was carried through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday to be installed as Nepal’s new living goddess during the country’s largest annual festival.

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[GAVI] Geneva -- In 2024, Gavi-supported vaccines saved a record-breaking 1.7 million lives - 400,000 more than in 2023 - according to Gavi's Annual Progress Report Major progress reported in countries facing some of the world's biggest humanitarian challenges Gavi's immunisation programmes deliver a major economic boost to countries, with nearly US$ 20 billion in economic benefits generated in 2024 alone

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[New Times] Rwanda is elevating its tourism campaign into the U.S. sports market, having signed long-term partnerships with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). California was deliberately chosen for its wealthy consumer base and global influence, according to officials.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Navy hosted four vessels from India's First Training Squadron during a four-day port call in Mombasa, underscoring deepening naval and cultural ties between the two nations.

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[GroundUp] The City of Cape Town says it plans to upgrade the sewage pipes in Bloekombos in July

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[GroundUp] About 50 people gathered outside Cape Town International Convention Centre on Tuesday afternoon to protest against fossil fuel. The centre is the venue for African Energy Week, an annual conference of international investors, politicians, and company executives.

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Israelis visiting the Nova music festival memorial site expressed cautious hope on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war and secure the release of hostages.

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[allAfrica] Accra -- Nearly 30 years ago, five of us - bipartisan Congressional staffers on Capitol Hill - joined forces with five African leaders, including officials of the African Union and even a few Heads of State. We locked ourselves into the granular trade details, often late into the night, drafting what would become the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

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At least 22 people were killed and 100 injured since the protests began on Thursday, according to the United Nations.

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[allAfrica] South Africa's ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, was found dead outside a Paris hotel on September 30, 2025, about 24 hours after his wife reported him missing.