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Women and children bear the brunt of Ethiopia border violence

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Ethiopians fleeing conflict in their home country have found shelter in the Kenyan border town of Moyale.

Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit

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Pope Leo XIV received a rapturous welcome in Peru, on 11 November, where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Greeted by President Keiko Fujimori, he described his return as a homecoming.

US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse

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At least two people have died and 17 others were injured after a three-storey building partially collapsed in Brooklyn, shortly after 4 pm on Wednesday, 11 November. Rescuers pulled four survivors from the rubble as firefighters continued searching for people feared trapped beneath the wreckage.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 11,000 cases as conflict hampers response

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's worst-ever outbreak of Ebola has now reached more than 11,000 confirmed cases, official Congolese figures showed on Wednesday, as armed conflict hampers the response.

Ugandan police investigate deaths of four pupils in suspected school poisoning

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The head teacher of the school has been arrested to assist police investigations.

DRC opposition vows to resist constitutional changes under Tshisekedi

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition has condemned a new law enacted by President Félix Tshisekedi, accusing him of paving the way for a third term in office.

Nigeria's president launches re-election manifesto but can he regain voters' trust?

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For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.

Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march

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Burning barricades and clashes with riot police erupted in Barcelona after a peaceful march against soaring housing costs. Police used projectiles to disperse masked protesters as violence spread through the city centre.

Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages

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Around 120,000 demonstrators marched through central Madrid on Wednesday 11 November, according to authorities, as Spain's first nationwide general strike since 2012 brought crowds onto the streets to protest against soaring housing costs and mounting pressure on household budgets.

Uganda’s ruling party rejects Museveni’s reported plan to position son as successor

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A succession battle is emerging within Uganda’s ruling party, after senior officials rejected President Yoweri Museveni’s reported plan to position his son as his successor.

African writing award probe finds 'no evidence' winning story was AI generated

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Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has also vehemently denied the allegation made in a US magazine.

Egypt postpones retrial of prominent journalist Lina Attalah amid growing press freedom concerns

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An Egyptian court has postponed the retrial of prominent journalist Lina Attalah until November 18, as her defence seeks to have the presiding judge removed.

United States warns Madagascar over growing security ties with Russia

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The deputy head of US Africa Command said similar partnerships with military-led governments in Africa have failed to improve security.

World leaders face pressure to act at COP31 as climate warnings intensify

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World leaders are gathering in Turkey for COP31, as pressure mounts for urgent action on climate change.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks

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They agreed to an exchange of prisoners of war, but there was no major breakthrough on ending the conflict that began with Moscow’s invasion in 2022.

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free

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Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, triggering a crucial 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free.

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 set for November kick-off

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The countdown to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 is underway, with teams arriving in Doha ahead of the tournament.

US cautions Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia

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The United States has raised concerns over Madagascar's growing military cooperation with Russia, warning that similar partnerships in West Africa have failed to curb militant violence.

Algeria sentences writer Kamel Daoud to five years over novel

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An Algerian court has sentenced award-winning writer Kamel Daoud and his wife to five years in prison, in absentia, over allegations of breaching medical confidentiality and invading privacy.

DR Congo: Tshisekedi signs new referendum law amid third-term fears

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President Félix Tshisekedi has signed into law a measure easing the rules for holding constitutional referendums, sparking fears he could seek to extend his grip on power.

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in key milestone to being declared free of the virus

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The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.

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