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Inside a photographer’s Cuban slavery heritage

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In “Sweet Thing,” a Cuban-born photographer turns a fragmented family history into a haunting visual meditation on slavery, memory, and identity. Sparked by a

Super Eagles win AFCON bronze on penalties

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Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after exorcising their penalty demons with a shootout victory over Egypt in Casablanca. The

Hiking South Africa’s loftiest landscapes

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For adventurers wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, the Drakensberg Mountains offer a hiking experience of epic proportions. This

From Mansa Musa to modern Mali

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This month, a free virtual conference invites us to rediscover a foundational chapter of global history. “Following the Gold Road” explores the immense power

How Malaga-born Diaz became Morocco's national icon

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"100% Spanish" and "100% Moroccan" - Africa Cup of Nations final awaits Brahim Diaz, who has become an icon and the symbol of a modern and ambitious Morocco.

I want to show the world what Africa is - YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour

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"I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.

What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

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Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Senegal 'concerns' over treatment before Afcon final

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Senegal's football federation says a "lack of adequate security" left players and staff "at risk" on their arrival in Rabat for Sunday's final against hosts Morocco.

IMF approves new $261 million disbursement for Ethiopia

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The money will help Ethiopia cover its balance of payments and budget needs, bringing total IMF disbursements under the programme to just over 2.18 billion dollars.

Uganda: Ugandan President Re-Elected for 7th Time As Observers Decry Intimidation

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[RFI] President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of Uganda's election on Saturday, granting Africa's longest-serving leader a seventh term in office. African observers have denounced "reports of intimidation, arrest and abductions" targeting the opposition that they say undermined the polls' credibility.

Nigeria: How Imoudu Became 'Labour Leader Number One'

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[Premium Times] In a paper I presented at the 20th posthumous commemoration of Comrade Michael Aithokhaimen Omiunu Imoudu's passing in Lagos, Nigeria, I highlighted how he acquired the sobriquet, 'Labour Leader Number One'

Nigeria: Many Militants Surrender As Sophisticated Arms, Ammunition Are Recovered in Cross River

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[Premium Times] During the exercise, the militants voluntarily surrendered a cache of sophisticated weapons, ammunition, and other items

Nigeria: IMF Welcomes Nigeria's December Inflation Easing, Backs New Cpi Methodology

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[Premium Times] Under the revised approach, the NBS linked the old CPI series to a rebased and reweighted index using the full year of 2024 as the reference period.

Nigeria: Geregu Power Plans N22.5 Billion Dividend

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[Premium Times] The planned cash distribution translates into a total payout of N22.5 billion, marking a 5.9 per cent increase over what it paid shareholders for the 2024 financial year.

Thousands join anti-Trump 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark

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Thousands of people had said on social media they would to take part in marches and rallies organised by Greenlandic associations in Copenhagen, and in Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and the Greenlandic capital Nuuk.

Ethiopia: Trump puts GERD at 'top' of his 'agenda,' offers to restart U.S. mediation in letter to Egypt, CCd to Saudi Arabia

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- US President Donald J. Trump has offered to restart United States-led mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile waters and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing the staus as ''truly understandable'' but warning against the risk of military confrontation.

Uganda: Uganda Presidential Candidate Bobi Wine Issues Statement from 'Safe Location'

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[allAfrica] Following in the text of a post on X by Ugandan Presidential candidate Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert (Bobi Wine). WATCH VIDEO

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term with 71.65% of votes

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of votes, according to official results Saturday, defeating the youthful challenger who campaigned for change after four decades of the same government.

Ugandan leader to extend 40-year rule after being declared winner of contested poll

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President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

Ugandan police deny arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine

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Police in Uganda on Saturday denied reports that the main opposition candidate in this week's tense election had been arrested, terming the reports as “deceitful and inciteful.” They urged citizens to remain peaceful as the country awaits the results in the presidential vote.

Dozens of people killed in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

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Heavy rains have hit northeastern South Africa since late last year, killing at least 30 people in the two affected provinces. The South African Weather Service kept parts of the region on maximum alert Friday, warning of “more torrential rains causing widespread flooding.”

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