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More than 8,000 Burkinabé gold miners were forcibly expelled from Guinea-Conakry after authorities there imposed a ban on artisanal and illegal gold mining in several areas of the country's northeast

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Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.

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A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country's elections.

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Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain's agreement to engage in "time-bound inclusive and good-faith dialogue" over the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, during the closing press briefing of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).

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Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal's national team.

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The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. Although it is yet to enter into force, a global norm against nuclear testing is emerging

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Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful".

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Six women theatre directors showcased their art and vision in the Jassad international festival in Rabat from October 27 to 30.

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Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world

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Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.

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James Barnor, who photographed Ghana’s independence and Black life in 1960s London, will receive a top honour at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.

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Egypt and the United States signed a framework agreement on Wednesday aimed at advancing mutual prosperity. The US contributions could reach up to $625 million over five years.

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Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6

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Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.

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Thousands of people are taking part in nationwide strikes and demonstrations across France, demanding higher wages and stronger public services. Authorities have imposed restrictions on protest routes in Paris, Lyon and at least half a dozen major cities.

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From his studio in Accra to the pages of "Drum" magazine, Barnor documented everyday life and Black culture during a period of profound social change.

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Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.

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

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Goalkeeper Jesus Owono will miss Equatorial Guinea's Afcon 2027 qualifiers after asking to be left out of the squad following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.

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United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.

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Russia's growing influence in Africa is raising questions about whether its partnerships are delivering real economic benefits, as analysts debate the balance between Moscow's political ambitions and African countries' development needs.