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Morocco urges Italy to explain death of national during arrest in Bologna

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Morocco has demanded that Italian authorities explain the death of one the kingdom's nationals during his arrest in Bologna, an event that sparked major protests in the Italian city

Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust

BBC News Africa  

The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say.

South African hearing postponed for British-Zimbabwean triple murder suspect

BBC News Africa  

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, accused of killing his wife and two daughters, is in custody in South Africa.

French lawmakers approve social media ban for children under 15

Africanews  

French lawmakers approve social media ban for children under 15 amid growing concerns over the harmful effects of digital content on youngsters.

Ethiopia opposition accuses government of pushing Tigray towards new war

Africanews  

Ethiopia's opposition People's Revolutionary Party has accused the federal government of pushing the northern Tigray region towards a new war. The EPRP says Addis Ababa is waging a propaganda campaign to psychologically prepare public opinion for conflict.

DRC's opposition cancel protest after president announces national dialogue

Africanews  

Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are postponing a protest after President Felix Tshisekedi announced the launch of a national dialogue.

Judge hearing evidence against singer D4vd in killing, dismemberment of teen

Africanews  

Prosecutors on Tuesday showed a body camera video with singer D4vd telling sheriff's deputies who were investigating a missing person's report that he had only met then-13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez once in person, and he did not know she was a minor.

US military continues strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy

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The U.S. military said it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday as attacks across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed.

Six killed in Algeria forest fires: interior ministry

Africanews  

Wildfires in Algeria have killed six people, the interior ministry announced, with several fires still raging across the North African country gripped by a heatwave.

Neri&Hu’s Terracotta Hong Kong icon

Design Indaba  

Design Indaba drives a better world through creativity with its online design publication, annual festival and other "design activism" projects.

At least 144 migrants reported dead or missing off Mauritania

Africanews  

The United Nations said Tuesday that 144 refugees and migrants were reported dead or missing after "tragic maritime incidents" off the coast of Mauritania last week.

Senegal: President faye's backing of Macky Sall signals a political shift

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Welcomed as a victory by Macky Sall's supporters, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's decision to back his predecessor's bid for the post of United Nations Secretary-General marks a turning point after months of strained relations between the two men.

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

BBC News Africa  

The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study

BBC News Africa  

Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight

BBC News Africa  

People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

BBC News Africa  

Mohammed Tahir has yet to comment on allegations he led a multi-million-dollar ring using torture to get money.

Africa CDC urges U.S. to lift Uganda Ebola travel restrictions

Africanews  

Africa's top public health agency is urging the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, arguing the country has brought its Ebola outbreak under control.

Uganda launches emergency food aid for drought-hit Karamoja

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Uganda has launched an emergency food relief operation for the drought-stricken Karamoja region, where prolonged dry conditions have triggered widespread crop failures and worsening hunger.

Tobe Nwigwe Delivers New Single “Perfection” Feat. Flavour and C.S. Armstrong From Forthcoming Album The Bridge

AfricaDotcom  

Grammy-nominated artist, filmmaker, and cultural visionary Tobe Nwigwe unveils the second chapter of The Bridge with "Perfection," featuring Nigerian music

UNAIDS Chief urges Africa to rethink health funding after global aid cuts

Africanews  

The head of UNAIDS is calling for what she describes as a "radical change" in how Africa funds healthcare, following deep cuts to international aid.

ECOWAS urges Guinea-Bissau's military leaders to release jailed opposition figures

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The West African bloc said this would “bolster the credibility” of the country’s year-long transition process.

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