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UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo

BBC News Africa  

A British government spokesperson says the risk to the UK public from Ebola remains low.

Egyptian president calls Iran, US to resolve conflict

Africanews  

Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue and reach an agreement to resolve their ongoing conflict, warning against further military escalation in the region.

The young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms

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For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.

Global travel could hit record levels despite wars and rising fuel costs

Africanews  

The World Travel Market global report says tourists are likely to spend 23.9 billion nights on vacation in 2026, with total visitor spending of $7.8 trillion.

Ukraine: Police footage captures Russian strike on Komyshuvakha shelter

Africanews  

Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.

South Africans vote in local elections with ANC missteps in sharp focus

Africanews  

South Africans are voting Wednesday in local elections that are expected to be a tough test for the African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decade

Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world

Africanews  

Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world

Ivory Coast: Costly funeral traditions make death a big business

Africanews  

where families are expected to say goodbye to their loved ones with massive music-fuelled feasts, despite the costs.

Senegal's National Assembly rejects key budget bill after heated disputes

Africanews  

Senegal's National Assembly, which is dominated by the opposition, rejected a key budget bill Tuesday, a text that was seen as crucial to restoring public finances as the country finalises an IMF bailout.

Mother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeral

BBC News Africa  

Police have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys.

Cyril Ramaphosa casts vote in tense municipal elections

Africanews  

South Africans voted on Wednesday in a closely watched local government election, with parties battling for control of major cities in a contest expected to offer a measure of the national mood before the next national polls.

South Africa: Exclusion from AGOA does not mean end of trade with US

Africanews  

Experts say only about 10 per cent of South Africa’s exports to the US are currently subject to AGOA, representing about 1 per cent of it total global exports.

E Guinea keeper Owono 'would never intentionally hurt anyone'

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Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono "would never intentionally hurt anyone" and is "deeply affected" by the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, his team-mate said on Wednesday.

Niger signs cooperation deal with military leader in eastern Libya

Africanews  

The agreement to expand cooperation in “various fields” was approved by Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Maha-man Lamine Zeine during a visit to Benghazi.

Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa elected to International Court of Justice

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Okowa won 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 in the Security Council. She is a professor of public international law at Queen Mary University of London and has served on the UN’s International Law Commission since 2021.

Haitian PM thanks El Salvador for support in fight against gangs

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El Salvador sent more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti, the government said Wednesday, to support a mission to rescue four soldiers serving in a UN-backed force missing after an ambush.

Portugal: Housing protesters return to Lisbon square after court ruling

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Housing protesters have returned to Lisbon's historic Rossio Square, setting up around 100 tents following a court ruling. The demonstration comes as Portugal's government faces growing pressure over housing.

Rwanda's army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA says

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The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.

Ukraine: 33 dead, over 50 missing after Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia

Africanews  

Russian strikes on a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed 33 people, with more than 50 still missing, on Monday 2 November. Survivors and rescuers are being treated for severe injuries.

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US history

Africanews  

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, won the race for governor in the southern state of Georgia on Tuesday, making her the first Black woman elected to the top office in any US state, media projections showed.

Democrats seize Congress as Trump refuses to take blame

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President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party.

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