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Burkina Faso issues arrest warrants for around 20 people, including journalists

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The warrants target exiled journalists, activists, an ex-minister, and former military officers who face several terrorism-related charges.

United States nationwide ground stop lifted after longest shutdown since 2001

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The over four-hour stoppage on Friday brought all air travel to a halt across the country and stranded tens of thousands of passengers.

DR Congo: At least 44 dead in attack by Islamic State-linked gunmen

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The latest raids by the Allied Democratic Forces come just days after the notoriously brutal group killed 66 people in North Kivu.

South Sudanese start registering to vote ahead of first national elections

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The voter registration operation runs until 28 November ahead of the polls which have been postponed several times since independence in 2011.

Jojo the gorilla has spent his life alone. Can he finally find a companion?

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Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

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The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

E Guinea goalkeeper involved in fatal collision gets 12-game ban

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Jesus Owono is given a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee after his challenge which resulted in the death of Jesus de Miguel.

France escalates Algeria trade dispute to EU-level

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France on Friday asked the European Commission to look into Algeria’s alleged non-compliance with a EU trade deal. Paris is accusing Algers of an almost total blockade on French imports and of suspending urea shipments to France.

CAR: Opposition marches in Bangui against rising cost of living

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Hundreds of people took to the streets of Bangui on Friday to protest the rising cost of living in Central African Republic and the arrest of five civil society leaders.

Burkinabe authorities vow to support gold miners expelled from Guinea

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Since November 6, thousands of Burkinabe gold miners have been returning home.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, more than 37,000 Burkinabe nationals, including some 8,000 children, as well as more than a thousand citizens of other nationalities, are hoping to start a new life with support from the authorities.

Arokodare double secures Nigeria win in Afcon 2027 qualifier

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Tolu Arokodare scores twice in the second half as Nigeria claim a 3-1 win over Tanzania to bolster their hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Teddy Riner announces presidential bid, pledges to unite France

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In an interview with Le Parisien, Riner said he could not remain silent amid growing social tensions and uncertainty about France's future.

São Tomé's president reappoints PM following legislative elections

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Américo Ramos' party came a close second in the polls, but the winning party, the Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe, failed to win additional support.

Cape verde presidential election: Neves seeks second term

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The Portuguese-speaking island nation, located off the coast of Senegal, is widely regarded as one of Africa’s strongest democracies, standing out in a region increasingly affected by coups and political instability.

Nigeria Ebola patient contacts complete 21-day monitoring without signs of infection

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Good news out of Nigeria where authorities say no further cases of Ebola have been detected since a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive for the virus last month.

DR Congo: Bukavu comedy festival offers laughter amid the ongoing conflict

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For one week, comedians from the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and the DRC offer residents a moment of relaxation and hope.

UK: Christmas at Kew 2026 unveils spectacular light trail in London

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London's Kew Gardens has unveiled a dazzling Christmas light trail featuring more than a million lights and 24 installations. A spectacular new fountain and laser show takes centre stage.

North Macedonia: Kriva Palanka seeks help over 1,000 free-roaming cows

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More than 1,000 cows are roaming freely through Kriva Palanka in North Macedonia, damaging property and alarming residents. The mayor wants the government to declare a 30-day state of crisis.

Turkey: Six-metre Trojan Horse spills plastic waste at COP31

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A giant Trojan Horse overflowing with plastic waste has appeared in Antalya as Greenpeace International staged a striking environmental protest during the COP31 climate summit. Created with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, the Greenpeace installation warns of the environmental impact of plastics.

Burundi: 11 opposition parties announce support for President Ndayishimiye's re-election bid

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Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has secured the backing of 11 opposition parties when he runs for re-election next year.

Kenyans brace for El Niño rains as flood survivors fear a repeat of 2024 devastation

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The warning comes as Nairobi continues to grapple with urban planning challenges, encroachment on wetlands and construction in flood-prone areas, factors that increase the city's vulnerability to flooding.

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