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Fátima Bosch Fernández crowned Miss Universe 2025 amid pageant turmoil

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Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025, securing an electrifying victory at the center of a turbulent pageant in Bangkok.

EU sanctions RSF second-in-command over "grave and ongoing atrocities" committed in el-Fasher

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The European Union has imposed sanctions on a senior leader of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces over what it called “grave and ongoing atrocities,” particularly related to its capture of the city of el-Fasher.

UK’s Starmer meets South Africa’s Ramaphosa as G20 summit opens under shadow of U.S. boycott

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Despite the void left by Washington and Beijing, the summit still brings together representatives from 42 countries, including all members of the expanded G20, which now includes both the European Union and African Union.

Rashford in doubt for FC Barcelona's return to Camp Nou against Athletic Bilbao

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FC Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford missed training ahead of the club’s upcoming Round 13 of La Liga against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Tanzania: Investigation Links Tanzanian Police to Deadly Post-Election Crackdown, Possible Mass Graves

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzanian police used live ammunition against protesters and may have buried victims in unmarked graves following a disputed presidential election in October, according to an exclusive investigation by CNN.

Nigeria: Kwara Church Releases Names of 38 Abducted Members Emerge Amid Growing Pressure On Security Agencies

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[Premium Times] According to the Ilorin-based newspaper, "the youngest victim is seven years old and the oldest is 64," while "30 of the 38 abductees are women."

East Africa: Macron Ramps Up Indian Ocean Strategy With Renewed Mauritius Partnership

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[RFI] The leaders of France and Mauritius have reaffirmed plans to revive relations and deepen cooperation, pointing to their "historic and friendly ties" and a "strong commitment to the Indian Ocean" as President Emmanuel Macron began his five-day Africa tour on the island.

Nigeria: How Nigeria Is Reintegrating Repentant Former Boko Haram Fighters

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[RFI] Tens of thousands of voluntary or forced members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa have surrendered over the past 10 years. Nigeria is drawing on transitional justice - a set of mechanisms used to confront legacies of mass violence in the interest of accountability, reconciliation and lasting peace - to help former fighters return to their communities and live alongside victims of the jihadist groups.

Kenya: Nairobi Residents Face Water Supply Disruptions After Kigoro Plant Glitch

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a disruption in water supply following technical challenges at the Kigoro Water Treatment Plant.

Chadwick Boseman honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star five years after his death

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Five years after his passing, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has been immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating a legacy that forever changed modern cinema.

EU sanctions top Sudan paramilitary chief over Darfur abuses

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The European Union imposed sanctions on a top leader of Sudan's paramilitary group over “grave and ongoing atrocities” by his forces in the more than two-year war with the Sudanese army,

Fugees’ Pras Michel jailed 14 years in US foreign money case

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Prosecutors also said Michel attempted to interfere in a Justice Department investigation into Jho Low, tampered with witnesses, and lied repeatedly during his trial.

Why schoolchildren are often abducted in Nigeria and who the usual kidnappers are

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Nigeria suffered its second mass school abduction this week with authorities confirming an attack on a Catholic school in the conflict-battered northern region of the country on Friday.

How the G20 summit could benefit ordinary Africans

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As world leaders gather for the G20 summit, the focus often stays on big pledges, long speeches and complicated communiqués.

People displaced from el-Fasher continue to arrive in Tawila, describe horrors of escape

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Sudanese people who escaped violence in North Darfur capital el-Fasher have recalled the horrors they experienced fleeing the city.

Snowfall revives the Atlas Mountains, bringing hope to residents and farmers

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The Atlas Mountains have transformed into a breathtaking winter landscape after recent heavy snowfall blanketed the peaks in a layer of fresh, pure white.

UN condemns kidnapping of Guinea singer Elie Kamano’s relatives

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The United Nations has expressed grave concern over reports of the kidnapping of several relatives of Guinean artist and opposition figure, Elie Kamano.

Kenya: Kenyan President William Ruto Says He Has 'A Story to Tell'. Do the Facts Agree?

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[Africa Check] Ruto was accurate about inflation slowing down and the hiring of tens of thousands of teachers. He was also mostly correct about the growth of the education budget. But his claim that Kenya was on par "in nearly every measurable way" with Singapore, Malaysia and other Asian countries in 1963 when Kenya gained independence does not hold up. The president's figures on maize production, sugarcane acreage, sugar production and imports, and tea earnings were also incorrect.

DR Congo must keep focus in World Cup bid - Zakuani

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DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.

Botswana: Motshegwa Acknowledges Persistent Shortage of Medicines

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mr Ketlhalefile Motshegwa has acknowledged the persistent shortage of medicines and consumables across all facilities, including those in rural areas.

Lesotho: Mahlala Calls for Prosecution of Corrupt Ministers

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[Lesotho Times] ...blasts rampant graft in the RFP-led government

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