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The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.

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As the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles a worsening Ebola outbreak, authorities have established special nurseries to care for children whose parents are receiving treatment. The centres provide shelter, daily care and psychological support while helping reduce the risk of infection.

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The Socialist government's mass regularisation programme, which closed on 30 June, comes as others European countries crack down on irregular immigration.

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In a diplomatic note to the African Union seen by Reuters, the US has vowed to block any spending of UN funds on the AU Support ​and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

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Mali has created a new state agency to regulate its booming artisanal gold sector after uncovering major discrepancies between officially declared exports and imports reported abroad.

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Nearly four months after his death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial is taking place as Iran and the US observe a fragile ceasefire.

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During a visit to Kinshasa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed "solidarity" and "condolences" with the DR Congo as the death toll climbs above 400

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Biniam Girmay, who is now backed by a World Cup winner, is aiming to reclaim the green jersey two years after the Eritrean made history at the Tour de France.

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Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi is taking steps to modernise its legal framework for trusts, with the government convening a stakeholder consultation in Lilongwe on Thursday to gather input on a Draft Trusts Bill that officials say is long overdue.

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[GroundUp] Conditions have improved but facilities are inadequate and food in short supply

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[New Times] Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has praised the contribution of Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) in the fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado province.

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[ISS] Current credit ratings may disadvantage the continent, but wouldn't an African agency amount to Africa 'marking its own homework'?

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Uganda has launched the first phase of a large-scale evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, bringing home 273 nationals amid rising anti-illegal immigration protests and xenophobic violence. More charter flights are planned as hundreds more Ugandans seek voluntary repatriation.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Geneva -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could cause economic losses for African countries of up to $3.6 billion and threaten more than 300,000 jobs on the continent, according to Damien Mama, UN Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the DRC.

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Niger’s capital city is cracking down on pollution - giving supermarkets six months to get rid of all plastic carrier bags.

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[CAF] Algeria's inspiring FIFA World Cup journey came to an end on Friday after a spirited performance against Switzerland, with the European side claiming a 2-0 victory to book their place in the Round of 16.

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The electoral board announced on Thursday night a provisional 20-percent turnout. If confirmed, it would account for a record low in comparison to 23 percent in 2021

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Nigeria is working to increase military cooperation with Benin and Niger as jihadists from the Sahel encroach on the country's northwest, the Nigerian defence minister said on Thursday.

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[Africa CDC] Introduction: Africa's Immunization Landscape and Its Significance

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Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.