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[RFI] Ghana is seeking to widen its trade and diplomatic options beyond the West by applying to join the Brics bloc of emerging economies. But a seat at the table is far from guaranteed: Ghana will have to convince all 11 existing members it is a valuable new partner.

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[The Conversation Africa] The awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to distinguished South African jurist and international judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay is about more than just the recognition of an exceptional individual in the global fight for justice.

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[UN News] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate end to the renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, saying he is deeply worried by reports that Eritrean forces are present in the country.

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[RFI] The United Nations on Friday raised the alarm about a displacement crisis in the central Sahel where nearly four million people have been forced to flee their homes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

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[Dabanga] Wad El Mahi Locality / Geisan Locality / El Roseir -- Drone strikes and explosions have killed scores of civilians and injured dozens across Sudan, as attacks on displacement shelters and residential neighbourhoods in Blue Nile and North Kordofan coincide with deadly mine blasts in West Kordofan and renewed armed violence in South Darfur.

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[RFI] Gianni Infantino's bid to remain the head of world football's governing body Fifa gathered strength on Friday after backing from African executives and reports that a potential rival was pulling out of the race for the job as the game's most powerful administrator.

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[RFI] Two Nigerien intelligence officers were forced to leave France last month, French daily Le Monde has revealed, with one agent suspected of monitoring opposition figures on French soil. It is the latest sign of the deterioration in relations between the two countries since Niger's 2023 military coup.

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[Bird Story Agency] Guinean textile entrepreneur Mariama Camara is moving from promoting African textiles globally to building the institutions behind the industry. Through the Institute of African Textiles, she is pushing for greater ownership, protection and commercial value for the knowledge held by African makers.

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A Kenyan clinical psychologist is urging policymakers to incorporate mental wellbeing into farmer support programmes.

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Eight children are said to be among those killed by the strike, which hit a gathering of displaced people.

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This follows the death in Nairobi on Monday of a Kenyan man who had travelled home from DR Congo through Uganda.

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Joseph Kabilla said the situation in the country has ‘steadily worsened’ and criticised the government's failure to engage in initiatives to restore peace.

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President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has tasked Mohamed Ould Cheikh with forming a new government.

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Panama was hit by a powerful 7.7 earthquake, a 6.6 aftershock and many tremors, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations but no deaths reported.

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The Cap-Haitien police department say they also found that the man did not have authorisation to run his orphanage in the port city.

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His call comes months after youth-led protests highlighted frustrations and expectations around social and economic opportunities.

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This follows two-days of violent anti-foreigner riots in the cities of Durban and Johannesburg, that come weeks before local government elections.

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Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.

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The Nigerian star will become the first African artist to headline the show at an international NFL game.

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Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.

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From defending Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found genocide in Gaza, South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.