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Qatar sends 15 buses to Senegal ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

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With just days to go before the start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, 15 buses gifted by Qatar arrived in the Senegalese capital. They're part of a Qatari initiative to support nations hosting international sporting events.

Ethiopia: At least 60 Christians killed in attacks in Oromia region

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Religious authorities said all the victims were Christians but provided no further details about those responsible for the attacks.

Turkey: tornado kills at least four workers at Antalya construction site

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At least four workers died when a tornado struck a construction site in Antalya, overturning accommodation cabins and a tower crane. Heavy rain also flooded roads in Istanbul.

IOC president arrives in Senegal ahead of the Youth Olympic Games

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Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry was welcomed by volunteers as Dakar prepares to host the first Olympic event in Africa.

South African ambassador calls for talks to ease tensions with US

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Roelf Meyer said Pretoria is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington as it seeks to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.

University students in The Gambia protest over poor campus conditions

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Hundreds of students in Gambia's capital Banjul demonstrated on Monday against poor conditions at the nation's leading university. Echoing demands by students across Europe, the University of The Gambia's student union called for a mass mobilisation, but urged participants to remain peaceful.

Ukraine: firefighters battle flames and rescue dog from Kyiv ruins

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A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 15. Emergency workers rescued a dog from the rubble, while strikes damaged university buildings and a major bridge.

Sudan: Soaring prices worsen food crisis [ Africanews Today]

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Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.

Moscow prepares to host African leaders for Russia-Africa Summit

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African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone attack in which two civilians died

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The military authorities say they have summoned the Chadian ambassador over the incident and are demanding compensation for the damage caused.

Netanyahu faces voters in Israel's first election since October 2023 attacks

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Israelis will vote Tuesday in the country’s first national election since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, national security and the country’s future at the center of a deeply divisive campaign.

Brazil's Lula wins re-election as Bolsonaro calls for vote to be annulled

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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday to clinch re-election to a fourth non-consecutive term. The leftist icon won just under 52 percent of the vote, according to official results. His rival, Flavio Bolsonaro got 48.2 percent.

Burundi fashion show puts recycled materials on the runway

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The "Kamenge Drop" in northern Bujumbura celebrates local youths' talent - and showcases innovative ways of using recycled waste to create something new and aesthetic.

Fear and misinformation hamper Ebola response in DR Congo

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In eastern Congo, fear and misinformation are complicating the Ebola outbreak. After losing her sister and father, 27-year-old Zawadi Kavira Musubao was told she had been poisoned. A pastor blamed evil spirits, while a traditional healer’s potion failed to help.

Israel: October 7 families remember victims as voters head to polls

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In Tel Aviv, families affected by the 7 October 2023 attacks observed a moment of silence as polling stations were opening across Israel for the general election.

Harry Kane become first English footballer to win Ballon d'Or in 25 years

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He is the first English player in 25 years to win the sport's most presitigious individual prize, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.

South Africa's ambassador to US says it must repair strained relations

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Roelf Meyer said Pretoria is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington as it seeks to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.

France: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protest

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Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.

Human rights activists condemn alleged abduction of Tanzanian govt critic

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Human rights activists condemn the alleged abduction of Tanzanian dissident and former opposition official, Twaha Mwaipaya, in Kenya. Tanzania's government, which has cracked down heavily on the opposition, has been accused of attempting to abduct dissidents who have taken refuge in neighbouring Ken

Moscow hosts African leaders for Russia-Africa Summit and Energy Forum

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African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.

Sudan: Soaring Prices Exacerbate the Food Crisis [ Africanews Today ]

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Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.

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