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CAR: Opposition marches in Bangui against rising cost of living

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Hundreds of people took to the streets of Bangui on Friday to protest the rising cost of living in Central African Republic and the arrest of five civil society leaders.

Burkinabe authorities vow to support gold miners expelled from Guinea

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Since November 6, thousands of Burkinabe gold miners have been returning home.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, more than 37,000 Burkinabe nationals, including some 8,000 children, as well as more than a thousand citizens of other nationalities, are hoping to start a new life with support from the authorities.

Arokodare double secures Nigeria win in Afcon 2027 qualifier

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Tolu Arokodare scores twice in the second half as Nigeria claim a 3-1 win over Tanzania to bolster their hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Teddy Riner announces presidential bid, pledges to unite France

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In an interview with Le Parisien, Riner said he could not remain silent amid growing social tensions and uncertainty about France's future.

São Tomé's president reappoints PM following legislative elections

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Américo Ramos' party came a close second in the polls, but the winning party, the Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe, failed to win additional support.

Cape verde presidential election: Neves seeks second term

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The Portuguese-speaking island nation, located off the coast of Senegal, is widely regarded as one of Africa’s strongest democracies, standing out in a region increasingly affected by coups and political instability.

Nigeria Ebola patient contacts complete 21-day monitoring without signs of infection

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Good news out of Nigeria where authorities say no further cases of Ebola have been detected since a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive for the virus last month.

DR Congo: Bukavu comedy festival offers laughter amid the ongoing conflict

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For one week, comedians from the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and the DRC offer residents a moment of relaxation and hope.

UK: Christmas at Kew 2026 unveils spectacular light trail in London

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London's Kew Gardens has unveiled a dazzling Christmas light trail featuring more than a million lights and 24 installations. A spectacular new fountain and laser show takes centre stage.

North Macedonia: Kriva Palanka seeks help over 1,000 free-roaming cows

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More than 1,000 cows are roaming freely through Kriva Palanka in North Macedonia, damaging property and alarming residents. The mayor wants the government to declare a 30-day state of crisis.

Turkey: Six-metre Trojan Horse spills plastic waste at COP31

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A giant Trojan Horse overflowing with plastic waste has appeared in Antalya as Greenpeace International staged a striking environmental protest during the COP31 climate summit. Created with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, the Greenpeace installation warns of the environmental impact of plastics.

Burundi: 11 opposition parties announce support for President Ndayishimiye's re-election bid

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Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has secured the backing of 11 opposition parties when he runs for re-election next year.

Kenyans brace for El Niño rains as flood survivors fear a repeat of 2024 devastation

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The warning comes as Nairobi continues to grapple with urban planning challenges, encroachment on wetlands and construction in flood-prone areas, factors that increase the city's vulnerability to flooding.

New witness due in former South African minister's corruption trial

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering, stemming from her time as defence minister.

Nigerian university in mourning after four students die at post-exam party

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The university has banned all parties, while investigations are underway to find the cause of the students' deaths.

Swiss hospital discharges Ebola patient after successful treatment

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A Swiss woman who contracted the strain of Ebola linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been discharged from hospital in Geneva, health officials said on Thursday.

Iran showcases missiles as military targets US army radar in Bahrain

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The Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that it had destroyed a US early-warning radar in the Gulf country, the first such claim in months.

Ukraine: Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv hospital, leave two dead in Odesa

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Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine killed at least two person in Odesa and injured another at a hospital in Kyiv. Rescuers evacuated patients, including people using wheelchairs and crutches, as firefighters battled the flames.

South African town divided over plan to fence in baboons

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Now, a plan to move around 60 animals into fenced enclosures has split the community. Some residents say enough is enough. Others say the baboons should remain free.

Cairo Film Festival opens as Middle East war weighs on cinema

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The 47th Cairo International Film Festival got underway on Wednesday in the Egyptian capital. The event brings together filmmakers, actors and other prominent figures from around the world. This year’s festival is taking place under the shadow of the Middle East war.

South Africa's ANC backs Ramaphosa despite local election losses

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Days after a drubbing at the ballot box, the leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress met to discuss the way forward. In last week's local elections, the party's vote share dropped by 15 points to just 31 percent.

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