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Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother

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Uganda's military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

Brazilian firm uses hair to help clean up oil spills and pollution

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From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills... Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and weaves—is showing its worth as an eco-friendly barrier. In Brazil, leftover hair is being recycled to soak up oil in polluted bays

DRC: Kinshasa residents try to maintain daily life as ebola worsens elsewhere

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People living in Kinshasa are trying to maintain their daily routines, even as the ebola outbreak is worsening in other parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ghana moves to jail farmers who repurpose cocoa land without approval

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Ghana's parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval.

Italian navy boards suspected Russian tanker in the Mediterranean

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The Italian Navy said its troops boarded a tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday it claimed was linked to Russia.

Ghana: ECOWAS provides funds after devastating floods

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The Economic Community of West African States is giving Ghana a helping hand in the wake of the country's recent devastating floods. ECOWAS is donating $250,000, which is intended to help victims.

Moroccan king's letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump

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The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.

Hundreds flee clashes in northern Ethiopia as tensions rise in region

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There are fears of a return to full-scale conflict in Tigray as a peace deal has not been fully implemented.

Morocco says 11 died in Ceuta crossing attempt, while Spain puts it at 72

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Morocco's interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. The figures are significantly lower than those issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.

Mali: Moussa Mara calls for unity after release from prison

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Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has called for national unity, reconciliation and empathy after completing a one-year prison sentence. In his first public message following his release, Mara urged Malians to forgive one another and expressed concern over the disappearance of his lawyer.

Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says

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The army has not commented on claims that civilians died in the attack on a paramilitary-held village.

English FA to drop support for Infantino's re-election

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The English Football Association (FA) plans to formally withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing him a major blow just days after he dropped his bid to sell some of his equity to private investors.

Driver in deadly Algeria bus crash was on drugs, investigators say

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The driver of a bus that plunged into a ravine in northern Algeria, killing 28 people, was under the influence of drugs and travelling at more than twice the speed limit, prosecutors said after a preliminary investigation.

Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja's 'Jazz Across Continents' festival

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Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.

Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response

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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.

Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears'

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Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian.

30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme

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Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States.

South Africa Manufacturing Show 2026: Recalibrating an Industrial Future

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As Africa accelerates its industrialisation agenda, South Africa's manufacturing sector continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the continent's economic

BFSI Summit 2026: AI, Trust and Resilience Define the Future of Financial Services

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The conversations at the BFSI Summit 2026 made one thing abundantly clear: the future of banking, financial services and insurance will not be defined by

On Homecomings, Liberation Architecture, and the Myth of the Blank Slate

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Zanele Muholi returns to South Africa. MoMA asks what a building says about freedom. In Nairobi, an artist refuses erasure. Read more African news and

Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission

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Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.

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