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Ugandan wildlife authority relocates 12 endangered Nubian giraffes

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They are being given a new home to escape oil drilling in the country’s largest park.

UN chief urges global support for Syria as it recovers from civil war

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Antonio Guterres, who held talks with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shortly after his arrival, said the country was at a “pivotal moment”.

Six ancient medinas in Comoros join UNESCO's World Heritage list

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Some of the ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares, and narrow streets date back to the 12th century and are still inhabited.

Lawyers call for former president to be freed three years after coup

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Elected President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained in the presidential palace in Niamey since the July 2023 coup.

African para-athletes praise Commonwealth Games inclusivity

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Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change attitudes towards disability on the continent.

Tunisia records 900 fires in 72-hour window during intense heatwave

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Officials say most of the blazes have been extinguished but two major ones are still raging.

DR Congo: More people seeking treatment for Ebola as trust grows

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Most of the 1,000 deaths from Ebola since mid-May have occurred in communities, not in treatment centres.

World Cup: IOC says won't ask FIFA chief to explain Balogun red card controversy

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IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped to stop a player’s ban at the World Cup

ICC members vote to dismiss embattled prosecutor Karim Khan

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International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources told AFP, following disputed allegations that he sexually assaulted a female member of his staff

Africa: Can Ethiopia Weave Africa's Complete Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain?

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[Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent's most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen regional trade.

Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why

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As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

Ethiopia: U.S.-Ethiopia Public Private Dialogue to Benefit U.S. and Ethiopian Businesses and Economic Growth

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[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Addis Ababa -- U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin J. Massinga co-chaired a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) with Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) Commissioner Dr. Zeleke Temesgen and Chief Macroeconomic Advisor to the Prime Minister Ambassador Girma Biru at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa on July 23. The dialogue focused on advancing commercial diplomacy, expanding market access, and ensuring a level playing field for U.S. companies operating in Ethiopia. By bringing together representatives from the American Chamber

Africa: Nigeria Emerging As Africa's Renewable Energy Knowledge Hub, By Abba Aliyu

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[Premium Times] Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation.

Congo-Kinshasa: Angolan President Briefed On DRC Security Situation

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan president João Lourenço received on Friday a message from his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, regarding the security situation in the east of that African country.

Tanzania: 23 Face Terrorism Charges Following Illegal Gathering

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[Daily News] Mwanza -- TWENTY-three people have been arraigned before the Mwanza Resident Magistrate's Court over alleged participation in meetings linked to terrorism held in Mwanza city earlier this month.

Rwanda: Nearly 290 Trafficking Victims Rescued Since 2025, Says Minister

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[New Times] Rwanda has facilitated the return of 289 victims of human trafficking from four countries since 2025, according to the Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja.

Texas nun detained by ICE speaks out for the first time since her release

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Sister Leticia Ugboaja was taking into immigration custody while walking to Sunday Mass in her habit.

Mali ex-intelligence chief sentenced to prison for plotting coup

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A court sentenced Mali's former head of domestic intelligence Friday to 15 years in prison for "conspiracy against the government", following a ten-day trial in which he openly accused the ruling junta of corruption

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

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The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

Wrestling to become a man in Togo's ancestral rite of passage

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Every mid-July, thousands of ethnic Kabye men aged 18 to 20 take part in the ancestral rite of passage in the west African nation's Kara region, hundreds of kilometres (miles) from the capital, Lome

Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

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