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Iran scrambles to induce rain as years-long drought triggers water crisis

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A cloud-seeding flight was conducted on Saturday over the country's largest lake, officials said. Tehran is now in its sixth year of drought. High temperatures over the summer led to power outages

First strong winter rains soak Gaza's makeshift shelters

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Winter's first strong rainfall sent water cascading through parts of Gaza's sprawling Muwasi tent camp on Saturday, as the territory struggles to cope with flooding and devastated infrastructure after two years of war

UN officials warn of worsening situation in Sudan

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Officials from the UN refugee agency, World Health Organization and UNMAS (United Nations Mine Action Service) on Friday delivered stark warnings over the deteriorating situation in Sudan

Africa: The G20 2025 in Johannesburg - A Defining Moment for the Global South

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[allAfrica] The 2025 G20 Summit, scheduled for 22-23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, marks the first time the gathering is held on African soil.

Haitian town buries its Hurricane Melissa victims

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Eighteen caskets, topped with bright yellow and orange flowers, were carried into a public plaza where a crowd gathered to say their goodbyes in Petit-Goave, southern Haiti

Timbuktu’s ancient manuscripts return after years away

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Thirteen years ago, when al-Qaida-connected fighters swept into the city, staff and local families smuggled tens of thousands of manuscripts south to Bamako for safety

COP30: UN urges protection for climate migrants

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling on global leaders to protect the rights and dignity of those living on the frontlines of the climate crisis, including migrants and displaced persons, Indigenous Peoples, and traditional and local communities

DR Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace in Qatar

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Building on previous deals it covers humanitarian access, the return of displaced people and more.

Benin adopts constitutional amendment to create Senate, extend presidential term

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Benin's National Assembly has adopted a constitutional amendment extending presidential and legislative terms from five years to seven. It also creates a Senate, made up of between 25 to 30 members.

DRC and M23 sign framework peace deal to end fighting in eastern Congo

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a framework peace deal aimed in the at ending fighting in eastern Congo.

CAR's top court clears Touadera to stand in December presidential election

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Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to stand in next month’s presidential election.

Tanzania launches inquiry into post-election killings, President Hassan tells parliament

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Tanzania is launching an inquiry into last month’s post-election killings, President Samia Suluhu Hassan told parliament on Friday.

US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia

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Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

UN Security Council adopts draft resolution extending Yemen sanctions for another year

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The United Nations Security Council has adopted a draft resolution renewing sanctions against Yemen for another 12 months.

South African authorities under fire after 150 Palestinians stranded on plane for hours

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South African authorities are facing heavy criticism after holding more than 150 Palestinians on a plane for 12 hours after they landed in Johannesburg on Thursday morning.

MSF: Hundreds subject to torture and sexual violence following RSF takeover of El-Fasher

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International NGO Doctors without Borders, or MSF, says hundreds of people have been victims of torture and sexual violence since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city of El-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur State.

The Cayman Islands: Where African Heritage Meets Caribbean Charm

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As African travelers increasingly seek unique destinations that combine luxury with cultural richness, the Cayman Islands emerge as an unexpected yet perfect

Nigeria: Premium Times Academy Trains Journalists On Nigeria's Business, Economy, Financial Reporting

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[Premium Times] Mr Komolafe emphasised that Nigeria's oil and gas industry, while full of opportunities, faces several challenges that cannot be overlooked.

Nigeria: Nigeria's Health Financing Still Far Below Target Despite Progress - Minister

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[Premium Times] The Minister also called for increased investment, transparency, and collaboration to strengthen system resilience

Mali: Mali, Mariam Cisse and the Risk of Implosion, By Jibrin Ibrahim

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[Premium Times] Will the JNIM take over Bamako? It does not seem likely! They appear to be pushing a strategy of regime implosion, as life becomes impossible for Malians.

Nigeria: Invading Nigeria Is Not a Punchline and History Shows 'Guns a-Blazing' Fixes Nothing

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[Premium Times] Did Iraq's invasion bring accountability to Saddam's victims? Or did it bring new graves and insurgency?

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