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Kenyan pharmacists warn against viral craze of using allergy drug for vaginal tightening

BBC News Africa  

Women who have already tried inserting the tablets are advised to stop and seek medical attention if needed.

Iran: Flames engulf banner depicting US and Israeli leaders

Africanews  

Demonstrators in Tehran burned a banner depicting US and Israeli leaders during rallies marking the 1979 US embassy takeover. The protests followed a major electoral setback for Donald Trump.

Nigeria's Dangote looks to expand IPO access to exchanges across Africa

Africanews  

After launching Africa’s biggest IPO in September, Nigeria’s Dangote Group is looking to make shares in its Lagos refinery available through more African stock exchanges.

El-Sayed’s Senate win breaks barriers for Arab Americans in Michigan

Africanews  

Muslim voters, who make up only about 2% of voters in Michigan, overwhelmingly voted for El-Sayed.

Ukraine: Russian drone and missile attack sparks fire in Kyiv region

Africanews  

A Russian strike on a logistics facility in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, in the Kyiv region, injured one man and sparked a major fire, with emergency crews battling the flames following an overnight attack involving 128 drones and two missiles.

Morocco say it remains committed to Western Sahara ceasefire as peacekeeping mission ends

Africanews  

Morocco says it remains committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara even in the absence United Nations peacekeepers. Last week, the UN Security Council failed to agree on an extension of the 35-year-old mission after the US and Russia each vetoed competing resolutions.

Jesús Owono speaks of “immense pain” after Jesús de Miguel’s death

Africanews  

Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono expressed his grief on Wednesday, November 4, following the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.

Gaza: Displaced Palestinian builds wind turbine to generate electricity

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A displaced Palestinian in Gaza has built a makeshift wind turbine to bring electricity to tents in Khan Younis. Unable to afford solar panels, he has found a way to harness the wind to power everyday essentials.

New Zealand: Dead whales found as rescuers battle mass stranding

Africanews  

Volunteers in New Zealand are working to save pilot whales stranded along the Wairarapa coast, near Cape Palliser. At least 14 have been helped back into the water, but many others have died along the remote coastline.

Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country

Africanews  

Iranians held anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country on Wednesday, marking the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance and denouncing what they call U.S.-Israeli hegemony.

Vote counting gets underway in critical South Africa local elections

Africanews  

Counting would start at polling stations soon after the last votes had been cast, with final results due by Sunday, the election authority said.

UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology

BBC News Africa  

British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau

BBC News Africa  

The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.

Spain: Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit with 22-nation bloc

Africanews  

Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.

Chadian president meets Algerian foreign minister in Ndjamena

Africanews  

Observers say Algeria, which this week deployed troops to Niger seeks to regain influence in the Sahel. Chad and Niger share a border

WHO approves clinical trials on two new Ebola vaccines

Africanews  

The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control an outbreak in Africa that has killed more than 5,300 people

Mugabe's son arrested over 'assault' during luxury car smuggling probe

BBC News Africa  

The son of late former president Robert Mugabe will appear in court on 5 November with four other men.

Libya's eastern administration appoints a new central bank governor

Africanews  

The former governor, Naji Issa, submitted his resignation to the two legislative chambers in August without publicly explaining his reasons.

Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer

Africanews  

Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.

UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo

BBC News Africa  

A British government spokesperson says the risk to the UK public from Ebola remains low.

Iran's leaders say midterm results show voters have rejected Trump's war

Africanews  

Iranians on Wednesday struck a defiant tone, celebrating U.S. voters’ rebuke of President Donald Trump in the midterm elections while many in the Middle East waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war

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