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Belgian coach says his comments were not a criticism of African football

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Rudi Garcia said he was referring to teams unused to dealing with the kind of pressure that comes with managing a lead in high-level World Cup game

New international land-sea corridor connects China's Xinjiang to Africa

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The intermodal route linking Xinjiang to Africa via the Fangchenggang Port in south China, was officially opened on Thursday.

Belgian museum to make colonial-era Congo mining maps public

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It is working to digitise the millions of coveted archive of century-old maps, surveys, and files of mining companies within five years.

The Future Of Climate Action Will Be Built In Cities, Not Just Nations

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When delegates gathered at the recently concluded London Climate Action Week, the irony was impossible to ignore. One of Europe's largest climate gatherings

Barloworld Equipment Invests In South Africa’s Future Technicians Through Caterpillar Youth Month Initiative

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With youth unemployment in South Africa remaining one of the country’s most pressing socio-economic challenges, businesses have an important role to play in

“Wild Africa” Launches As Africa’s First Weekly Wildlife Television Magazine Series

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“Wild Africa” is set to debut across Africa as a first-of-its-kind weekly wildlife television magazine series.  Read more African news and insights on

The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup

BBC News Africa  

Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.

African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia at risk amid US funding cuts

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Washington said its decision was due the government’s lack of progress in containing the al-Shabaab group or in taking ownership of its own security.

Artisanal potters in Benin are preserving their heritage

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Women in Sè, a village in south-western Benin that is celebrated as the country’s pottery capital, carry on their family traditions.

Zuma sparks outrage after India meeting with Gupta brother

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Former South African president Jacob Zuma has triggered a political storm after meeting fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta in India and declaring his intention to seek office again, drawing fierce criticism from the government.

Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice'

BBC News Africa  

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".

Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister

BBC News Africa  

Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.

Bruce Lee becomes first Chinese American honoured with state day

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California will honour martial arts legend Bruce Lee with an annual day of recognition after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making May 17 Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history.

Ghana's inflation rises in June as high fuel prices persist

Africanews  

Prices rose to 5.3% in June, up from 3.7% in May, with transport fares, rent, and school fees being the main drivers

US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission

BBC News Africa  

The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.

DR Congo opens Ebola nurseries to protect children separated from infected parents

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As the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles a worsening Ebola outbreak, authorities have established special nurseries to care for children whose parents are receiving treatment. The centres provide shelter, daily care and psychological support while helping reduce the risk of infection.

Over one million undocumented migrants apply for residency in Spain

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The Socialist government's mass regularisation programme, which closed on 30 June, comes as others European countries crack down on irregular immigration.

US to block UN funding for Somalia in blow to AU peace mission

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In a diplomatic note to the African Union seen by Reuters, the US has vowed to block any spending of UN funds on the AU Support ​and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

Mali creates state body to regulate gold trade

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Mali has created a new state agency to regulate its booming artisanal gold sector after uncovering major discrepancies between officially declared exports and imports reported abroad.

Iran's slain supreme leader lying in state in Tehran head of funeral events

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Nearly four months after his death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial is taking place as Iran and the US observe a fragile ceasefire.

Ebola: Ramaphosa urges solidarity with Congo in visit to Kinshasa

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During a visit to Kinshasa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed "solidarity" and "condolences" with the DR Congo as the death toll climbs above 400

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