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Trump meets Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia

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The meeting on Wednesday came after the US president said Washington would end its crippling sanctions on Damascus.

Tidjane Thiam plans return as Ivory Coast's opposition PDCI party leader

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A vote to name the party's new leader was held days after he resigned from the post in a move aimed at bypassing his ineligibility.

DR Congo may impose curbs on cobalt exports when existing ban ends

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The government agency regulating strategic minerals said while global stockpiles had been reduced, they were not yet exhausted.

China's Wang Yi hosts Latin American, Sudanese counterparts in Beijing

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Speaking to the China-CELAC Forum on Tuesday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced plans to build closer ties with Latin America through political, economic, academic and security exchanges

New museum in Rotterdam looks at migration through the lens of art

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Fenix, which opens in the Dutch city on 16 May, tells the story of people who travelled to and from Europe.

Measles Outbreak in Morocco

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Despite ten weeks of declining cases, new infections continue — especially in border regions. The World Health Organization warns that Morocco’s position as a travel hub could fuel regional transmission.

France Expels Algerian diplomats amid escalating tensions

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The strained relations carry significant implications, affecting security, trade, and social ties, given that about 10% of France’s population has connections to Algeria.

Trump in Qatar after meeting Syria's ruler in Saudi Arabia

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President Donald Trump arrived Wednesday in Qatar, where he was greeted by the country’s ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, as he kicked off the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour this week

The Role Of Bold Women In Business, According To A Powerhouse Panel: Insights From The Esteemed Jury For The 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award

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As the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award adjudication process begins, the esteemed jury prepares to evaluate an inspiring cohort of candidates, each

Speak Up Africa Galvanizes Private Sector Engagement To Accelerate Malaria-Elimination Efforts In Africa

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On the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum, Speak Up Africa, in  collaboration with the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, the African Leaders Malaria

Africa: No, Eating a Salted Apple Doesn't Give 'Instant Headache Relief' - and Too Much Salt Can Be Harmful

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[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A video shared on Facebook claims that cutting an apple in half, sprinkling it with salt, and eating it provides instant headache relief. But there is no scientific evidence to support this, and eating too much salt may be harmful to your health.

Tanzania: No Evidence Video Shows Fulani Boy Eating Human Arm, Most Likely From Tanzania and Baboon Meat

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[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Some Facebook users have posted a video with the claim it shows a young Fulani boy eating a human arm. But there's no evidence the boy is Fulani or that the meat isn't monkey, most likely baboon.

Nigeria: Atiku, Obi Losing Grip - Time for Political House Cleaning

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[Premium Times] After failing to unite and in the process, handing over victory to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a platter of gold in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar have been grandstanding and upbraiding the government of the day. This posturing serves as partial fulfillment of their role as opposition figures or perhaps stems from fear of political self-immolation.They are everywhere and comment on everything -- talk of seeking relevance when the battle is over. They trade blames, without

Africa: Saudi Arabia - Migrant Workers Electrocuted, Decapitated, and Falling to Death At Workplaces

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[HRW] Prevent, Investigate Deaths; Compensate Families; Mandate Life Insurance

Africa’s youngest leader divides opinion over Russia ties

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Traore, who was in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, is Africa’s youngest leader at 37, a strong appeal for the continent's young population that is used to much older leaders.

FIFA exhibition opens in Paraguay ahead of the organisation's 75th congress

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The exhibition in Asunción is part of the 120th birthday celebrations of the world football body.

Somalia: President Mohamud Rolls Out 'Justice and Unity' Party in High-Stakes Move Ahead of Upcoming Elections

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[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- In a bold and politically charged speech during the launch of a new political party led by federal leaders and key figures from some federal member states, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared that Somalia will no longer be held back by indirect elections or divisive clan politics.

Africa: To Overcome Fear and Hatred We Must Undo the Dehumanisation Rooted in Dogma

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[Daily Maverick] The algorithms that help us crunch data so easily also have a tendency of telling us what we want to hear - and showing us what we want to read. It's a comfortable echo chamber that blinds us to the reality in front of our unseeing eyes.

Ethiopia: No Historical, Demographic, or Constitutional Basis for Amhara Claims On Western Tigray - Historian Tesfakiros Arefe

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Tigray Interim Administration's cabinet, led by Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, issued a statement on 30 April, 2025, accusing federal government media outlets and the Amhara regional state's media and communication bureau of violating the country's constitution and the Pretoria Peace Agreement. The statement alleges that these entities disseminated messages "falsely claiming Western Tigray as part of the Amhara region."

Nigeria: Prayers Pour in for Super Eagles Striker Awoniyi After Emergency Surgery

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[Premium Times] The Super Eagles striker is currently in an induced coma following emergency surgery for a ruptured intestine

Nigeria: Prosecution Witness Tenders Slain Ex-Presidential Adviser's Death Certificate in Nnamdi Kanu's Trial

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[Premium Times] The prosecution said the killing was one in a series of deadly attacks linked to IPOB under a stay-at-home reign imposed on the South-east region by the group led by Mr Kanu.