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Congo-Brazzaville court confirms Sassou Nguesso re‑election with 95%

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Sassou Nguesso Extends Four-Decade Rule After Controversial 95% Victory

Kenya faces deadly flooding with at least 108 people killed

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Kenya is facing the aftermath of several weeks of torrential rains and severe flooding that have now killed at least 108 people. The updated death toll was released on Saturday by the country’s National Police Service.

Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles enter a new phase

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Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles are entering a new phase, with rising trade and growing private-sector collaboration, alongside new cooperation in the blue economy and digital innovation.

Tunisia's main union picks Selmi as new leader, role in politics uncertain

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In Tunisia, 67‑year‑old education unionist Slaheddine Selmi has been elected head of the powerful Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT).

One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking

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The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Eritrea: Training on video camera and graphics for members of the Ministry of Information

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The Ministry of Information has provided three months of training on video camera operation, graphics, and sound to 29 of its members, as well as members from

National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) working to improve livelihoods of members

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The National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Anseba Region reported that, in collaboration with partners, it is earnestly working to improve the

Ensuring food safety to protect lives in Cameroon

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Since June 2023, Cameroon has been implementing the “Healthy Food Market” project in two pilot markets in Douala: Ndogpassi and New Deido. Described as a

Tanzania Strengthens Leadership in International Health Regulations (IHR) Implementation and Health Emergency Preparedness

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With support from the Pandemic Fund, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Health and in collaboration with the World

Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens

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Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.

Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem

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An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month.

France hosts ‘No Kings’ march as anti-Trump protests spread

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Hundreds rally in Paris’ Place de la Bastille for a “No Kings” protest against Donald Trump, denouncing authoritarianism and “endless wars”.

Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy

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Senegal parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru in Paris - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.

In historic Monaco visit, Pope Leo XIV calls for justice and peace

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Pope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to Monaco since 1538, urging the wealthy microstate to use its influence for justice, peace and the common good.

Montreux Jazz Festival makes African debut in South Africa’s wine country

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The Montreux Jazz Festival made its African debut on Friday, staged in the vineyard‑lined Franschhoek Valley of South Africa's Cape winelands.

Gaza’s farmers struggle to regrow food amid ruins and shortages

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Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are trying to grow their own food again while surrounded by ruins and widespread destruction to farmland.

Dakar races to finish line as Youth Olympic countdown begins

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Dakar has been transformed into a vast construction site, seven months before the Youth Olympic Games – the first global sporting event of this scale ever to be held in Africa.

Report on the 'State of African Governance' paints mixed picture for continent's political outlook

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The report ultimately portrays the continent's outlook in 2026 as neither marginal nor passive.

Demonstrators gather in Dakar to protest Iran war and show solidarity

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Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Dakar on Friday to protest the ongoing Iran war, voicing opposition to military action and expressing solidarity with countries affected by U.S. and Israeli operations.

Africa: Afreximbank to Hold Its 33rd Annual Meetings in El Alamein, Egypt, From 21-24 June 2026

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[Afreximbank] African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that it will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) at El Alamein in Egypt, from 21 to 24 June 2026.

Belgian ex‑official appeals war crimes trial over 1961 Congo leader's murder

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A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba has appealed the decision, his lawmaker said Friday.

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