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Boks power & All Blacks of old - what did we learn from series?

BBC News Africa  

What did we learn from South Africa's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series victory over New Zealand?

Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of 9/11 attacks and for peace

Africanews  

Pope Leo XIV called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on his home country.

UK: Anti-immigrant and anti-racism protesters face off in Portsmouth

Africanews  

Anti-immigration protesters gathered in the English city of Portsmouth on Saturday.
The protesters gathered outside Portsmouth Guildhall for the South Coast Patriots march.
Counter-protesters led by Stand Up to Racism were also present, as police separated the two demonstrations.

Thousands forced to flee as Houthis advance on Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Africanews  

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced across Yemen in recent days, fleeing the advance of Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Some 1,400 people escaped across the Gulf of Aden to Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa.

Olympic flame arrives in Senegal ahead of Africa's first ever Olympic sporting event

Africanews  

The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal 's capital Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa — the Youth Olympic Games.

At least 26 students killed in fire and stampede at school in eastern DRC

Africanews  

A fire and stampede at a school in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least 26 children, the UN children's agency said on Friday, with some pupils leaping from windows on high floors to escape the carnage.

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East war, call for restraint

Africanews  

The BRICS group of emerging economies on Saturday expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned the use of sanctions not authorised by the UN, as the leaders met in New Delhi to strengthen their position in global affairs seen as dominated by the West.

Iran and Oman agree entry and exit routes for Strait of Hormuz

Africanews  

Iran and Oman have reached an agreement over new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said on Saturday.

South Africa cap series victory over NZ with Baltimore win

BBC News Africa  

South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.

Uganda's King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successor

BBC News Africa  

A TV news presenter has been named as the traditional kingdom of Tooro's new monarch but the late king's family claim he chose an heir.

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on pipeline launched from Iraq

Africanews  

The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Friday that a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline was launched from Iraq, causing injuries and damage.

Cameroon's economic capital Douala wakes up underwater after heavy rains

Africanews  

A large area of Douala woke up underwater following the heavy rains that struck overnight from Thursday into Friday. While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, the meteorological service is warning residents to prepare for even heavier rainfall in the coming days.

Uganda's King Oyo buried amid bitter succession dispute

Africanews  

As mourners gathered in western Uganda on Saturday for the burial of King Oyo, his Tooro kingdom is embroiled in a bitter dispute over his successor.

Kenya quest to host Africa Recording Academy HQ gets a boost

Africanews  

Kenya’s quest to host an Africa Recording Academy headquarters received a boost Friday when the Recording Academy officials said plans to set the ball rolling on key milestones were underway and that Kenyan mentee artists would travel to the United States next month.

'I've turned the page' - Camara on Chelsea deal collapse

BBC News Africa  

Monaco and Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara says he is moving on from his failed £47.1m move to Chelsea.

'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders

BBC News Africa  

The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.

Pilot warned plane was going too fast before overshooting Miami runway, killing 5

Africanews  

A pilot on board the Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway in Miami on Sunday warned his co-pilot that they were going to fast as they approached for landing.

BRICS member states look to technology to help strengthen trade ties

Africanews  

The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, one day before India hosts the group’s annual summit. The focus of the forum was building more connected and resilient trade networks, with digital technology emerging as an important link between businesses.

Niger appoints new Chief of Staff of Armed Forces after foiled mutiny

Africanews  

Two weeks after a foiled mutiny attempted to oust him from power, the head of Niger’s military regime has appointed a new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.

Six Nigerians to face US charges over $6m online romance scam

Africanews  

Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said.

Colossal energy brings veteran investor Warren Irwin on board as Africa strategy advances

Africanews  

Canadian explorer adds four decades of capital-markets and offshore investment experience as it targets upstream opportunities across Africa

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