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Pope’s creole roots revealed

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A new discovery about Pope Leo XIV is striking a chord in New Orleans

Pope Leo XIV: First public outing at historic sanctuary

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Pope Leo XIV made his first outing since his election, on Saturday afternoon, traveling to a sanctuary south of Rome that is dedicated to the Madonna

Putin hosts talks with African leaders on security

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with several international leaders in Moscow

At least seven killed by overnight floods in Mogadishu

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At least seven people have died in devastating overnight floods in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu

'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister

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Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.

FIFA Move: Afghan refugee women to form new football team

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FIFA is launching a new football team for Afghan refugee women — a symbolic step toward global inclusion as the sport’s governing body expands access and opportunity in the women’s game

How Ugandan women are taking control of the coffee business

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In the hills of eastern Uganda, women coffee farmers are gaining long-overdue financial power and respect through a bold initiative that pays them more than men for their harvests

Uganda elections: Bobi Wine to run for president again

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Ugandan opposition leader and pop star Bobi Wine has announced he will run for president again in the upcoming 2026 elections, scheduled for January

'I screamed': Nigerian Doctor Who fan thrilled show is coming to Lagos

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The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.

US unveils Gaza aid plan

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The U.S. says a new aid delivery system for Gaza will launch “very soon”

Putin meets Egypt’s el-Sissi as trade ties grow

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In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin held high-level talks with Egypt and Brazil’s leaders following the Victory Day parade

No water, no power - Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks

BBC News Africa  

The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.

Africa: African Development Bank Executive Director Calls for 'New Development Compact' At Africa-Caribbean Infrastructure Forum

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] African Development Bank Group Executive Director Rufus N. Darkortey delivered a compelling call to action for countries across Africa and the Caribbean to "reimagine economic growth" through bold and innovative homegrown solutions during a keynote address at the Africa-Caribbean Infrastructure Forum last month.

Burundi: Official launch of campaign season ahead of june 2025 legislative and local elections

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As Burundi moves deeper into its election season, both hope and concern define the political landscape—with calls for transparency, fairness, and inclusive participation at the heart of the democratic process.

UK mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

BBC News Africa  

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

Moroccan-born Muay Thai fighter to represent Spain at World Championship

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Ossama Rouimi moved to Spain when he was seven years old.

West Africa’s Top Companies: Ivorian Growth vs. Nigerian Struggles

AfricaDotcom  

West Africa's economic landscape in 2025 showcases contrasting fortunes. Ivorian companies have experienced significant growth, with four entries in the

Accra’s Financial Leaders Unite to Mobilize Domestic Capital for Growth

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Ghanaian leaders from private equity, securities, and pensions sectors have launched a collaborative "Compact" to boost local institutional investments in

Addis Moves to Lift Decades-Old Law Banning Foreign Property Ownership

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Ethiopia is poised to lift its longstanding ban on foreign property ownership, aiming to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and stimulate economic

Africa’s Path to Reducing Poverty: Investing in Agriculture for Growth

AfricaDotcom  

A significant portion of the impoverished live in rural areas, primarily employed in agriculture. Despite agriculture’s vital role in GDP, it remains

African Development Bank Revives Lobatse Clay Works to Boost Industry

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The African Development Bank has supported the revitalization of Lobatse Clay Works (LCW), a key brick manufacturer in Botswana. After ceasing operations in

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