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From a log cabin in rural Tennessee to the world's biggest stages, Dolly Parton built a career that transcended music — leaving behind a legacy of songs, stories, laughter and generosity that touched generations.

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Thousands of Muslim worshippers filled the streets of Lagos on Tuesday for Eid al-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad with processions, prayers and religious activities. The celebration also highlighted messages of unity and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims.

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to track down gunmen accused of killing dozens of people and abducting residents from four villages in Niger state.

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The referendum is due to take place on August 30, followed by general elections in December. The vote is therefore being closely watched as Guinea-Bissau attempts to move from military rule back toward an elected government

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The move follows the departures of Casemiro and a serious knee injury to Manuel Ugarte, leaving United looking to strengthen in midfield.

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Holding banners and saying religious chants, hundreds of Egyptian Muslims gathered in Cairo on Tuesday to mark the birth of prophet Mohammed.

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The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.

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The United States launched a new campaign against Iran, seeking to block all of its potential sources of revenue and telling nations to cut economic ties with Tehran. If countries fail to do so, Washington said they will face US retaliation.

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Ugandan authorities have announced that investigations into the former Speaker of the House, Anita Among, have been dropped. In May, Among was confined to her home in Kampala, following a corruption probe.

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The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.

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Nearly a month on, the situation in Ceuta remains tense. Around 80,000 people crossed illegally from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. Now, Spain has declared Ceuta a “national security interest” and is creating a new coordination body bringing several authorities together.

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Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy.

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Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.

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Ethiopia is officially in the race to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, potentially bringing the continent’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Sudan’s short-stature football team is battling war, displacement and limited resources as it prepares for a shot at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco. Despite the hardships, the players continue to train in Khartoum, determined to represent their country on the international stage.

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As the Ebola outbreak continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation has updated temporary recommendations to member states.

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Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.

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Surrounded by hiking trails, mountain passes, hot springs and antique shops, Barrydale offers attractions beyond its art scene. For now, residents say the challenge is to welcome new artists and visitors without losing the qualities that drew them there in the first place.

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For now, the closure leaves questions over whether the opposition will be able to secure judicial scrutiny of an election whose result has already become politically contested.

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A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

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DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.