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Kenya records 19 Mpox deaths as cases rise to 1,298

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At least 19 people have died from mox since the outbreak was confirmed in Kenya three months ago, according to a statement released Monday by the Kenyan Ministry of Health.

Mali’s information war is increasingly being shaped by AI

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Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released Wednesday, with the conflict's factions mastering the technology to varying degrees.

UN hails Libyan agreement to move toward elections

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The UN Security Council on Tuesday hailed an agreement reached by Libya's rival political groups that paves the way for elections to be held within two years.

Kenyan start-up makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids

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A Kenyan start-up has built a mechanical hand that can translate a teachers' voice into sign language in real time, allowing deaf children to learn alongside their hearing counterparts

Fifty Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for crimes deported

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Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for their involvement in online fraud networks have been transferred to their country of origin to continue serving their sentences.

Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief

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The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.

Sissi urges de-escalation as Israel attacks Gaza, Lebanon

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Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday wounded at least nine people and reduced buildings to rubble in various areas

The Rwandan eyeing Champions League history against Man Utd

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Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.

Ballon d'Or 2026: Hakimi, Mané among African nominees

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Nominations for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which recognises performances during the 2025-26 season, were announced by France Football magazine on Tuesday, ahead of the awards ceremony in London on October 26.

Iran claims strike on U.S. warships and oil tankers

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they have attacked and damaged two U.S. warships and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, in what they call retaliation for a U.S. strike on Iranian tankers.

Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware

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Dozens of exhibitors from several countries are taking part in the El Alamein International Air Show, held this week at the airport in Egypt's northwestern Mediterranean coast.

Gambian leader vows power boost after violent blackout protests

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Gambian President Adama Barrow on Tuesday pledged to boost power supplies by next month after violent protests over blackouts that have dogged the west African country since June

Concerns over wildlife, water supply, as wildfire rages across Mount Kenya

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A wildfire has burned about 8,700 hectares of vegetation on Mount Kenya since the fire was first reported on Sept 1, Mount Kenya Trust, an environmental conservation group, said.

Uncertainty for Burundians in Kenya after president orders foreign-owned businesses closed

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Burundians in Nairobi flocked to their embassy on Monday to get travel documents, days after Kenyan president William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners.

Tunisian journalists protest after arrest of reporter

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Dozens of journalists protested in Tunisia on Tuesday over the arrest of a reporter on money-laundering charges, accusations his lawyer said were unfounded

Gambia's President Barrow calls for calm after protests over power outages

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After months of electricity outages which have recently grown more severe, residents of The Gambia are becoming desperate. Thousands took to the streets on Monday in protest over the blackouts, burning tyres and chanting against the president.

'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests

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The country has endured persistent blackouts since June, with residents saying some have lasted as long as 48 hours.

Senegal lawmakers push back against PM Lo over IMF agreement

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The International Monetary Fund took centre stage on Tuesday during debates in Senegal's National Assembly. Laying out the government’s general policy statement, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo defended its recent agreement with the IMF on a three year aid programme worth $2.2 billion.

Foreigners in Kenya given 90 days to regularise documents

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The Kenyan government on Tuesday gave foreigners running businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update required documents, including work permits and business licenses. The move followed remarks by the president about foreign-owned businesses that sparked panic in immigrant communities.

WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid

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World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must go beyond health care alone.

Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa

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A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesday to firearms offenses in South Africa, where he was arrested in July while on the run.

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