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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides

BBC News Africa  

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak

Africanews  

Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in Ituri

EU ministers condemn foreign 'information interference' in Ceuta crisis

Africanews  

French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying 'to sow division among' them.

Supernatural mini-series 'Possession' explores legacy of colonialism

Africanews  

The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.

Thousands attend funeral for Zimbabwe family murdered in Britain

Africanews  

Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.

Mayor of Melilla calls on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone

Africanews  

Mayor-President of Spain's North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting Ceuta

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

BBC News Africa  

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debut

Africanews  

Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind "Avengers: Endgame."

U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacles

Africanews  

U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF's withdrawa

Aid organisation raises alarm about Paris migrants amid heatwave

Africanews  

As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.

DR Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre set to open in Bunia

Africanews  

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country's northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an "exceptional" pace.

Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns to join Moroccan club

BBC News Africa  

Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup to join Moroccan club RS Berkane.

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemn Israeli violations of Gaza Strip truce

Africanews  

They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire's second phase.

Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide at Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippers

Africanews  

Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, the head of the diocese

Human rights group warns against anti-migrant harassment in South Africa

Africanews  

Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the state to stop vigilante groups unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities.

World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease

BBC News Africa  

Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

Algeria parts ways with coach Vladimir Petković after World Cup

Africanews  

Algeria is ushering in a new era after parting ways with head coach Vladimir Petković by mutual agreement, just weeks after their World Cup campaign.

Nigeria Unlocks $4.5bn with NNPC Refinancing Deal

AfricaDotcom  

Nigeria’s National Economic Council has approved a major refinancing of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s oil-backed loan facility, creating a

Zimbabwe funeral held for family believed to have been murdered in the UK

BBC News Africa  

Relatives describe the mother as "the family's pride and joy".

Tragedy at the Monastery: Landslide Claims 14 Lives in Ethiopia

AfricaDotcom  

A landslide triggered by heavy rains killed at least 14 people and injured several others at an Orthodox monastery in Ethiopia’s Amhara region on 3 August.

Cargo ship reports being struck as US, Iran claims about talks diverge

Africanews  

The vessel, which has not been named, reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.

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