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Madagascar ex-Senate president sentenced to 10 years over protest crackdown

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Madagascar's former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana was sentenced to 10 years of hard labour on Tuesday after being convicted of complicity in murder over his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests last year.

DRC: Schools reopen in ebola epicentre despite concerns

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As students around the world prepare to go back to school, the beginning of the academic year in the Democratic Republic of Congo is far from straightforward, as the country remains in the grips of an ebola outbreak.

Nigeria confirms planned withdrawal of US troops sent to help tackle insecurity crisis

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Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed the planned withdrawal of around 200 U.S. troops sent to help the West African country tackle its complex security crisis.

Burkina Faso farmers growing pineapples amid push for self-sufficiency

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Arid, landlocked Burkina Faso is far from the lush setting usually needed to grow tropical fruit. But here in Ouagadougou, farmers are beating the odds. They're growing pineapples as part of a national effort to boost self-sufficiency and adapt to the Sahel region's ever-harsher climate.

Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown

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At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.

Multimillion-rand drug lab suspects appear in S.Africa court

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The suspects, including Mexican, Mozambican, Zimbabwean and South African nationals, face charges related to drug manufacturing, illegal possession of precious metals, illegal possession of hazardous materials and contravention of the Immigration Act

Brighton sign Nigeria winger Azeez from Millwall

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Brighton secure a deadline-day deal for Nigeria winger Femi Azeez in a deal worth up to £15m.

Meet the wolves brought by apartheid-era South Africa to brutalize natives

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The aim was to create a wolf-dog mixed breed that could be used by police for crowd control or by the military during South Africa's border wars in Namibia and Angola

Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight

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A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.

PSG reject Man City offers for midfielder Echegini

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Paris St-Germain reject several Manchester City offers for their Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini.

Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 16

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Another 28 people are injured in the accident in the South Sinai governorate, officials say.

23 sexual assaults reported in Ceuta after migrant influx

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Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assault cases, including nine involving children, have been reported in Ceuta since thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory at the end of July.

Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers

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The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term after tense vote

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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections

Guinea-Bissau votes 'yes' in referendum for new constitution

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Under the new text, the country will abandon the old system whereby the prime minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing

Chinese President Xi starts state visit to Egypt with energy, AI on agenda

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The leaders are expected to sign agreements on artificial intelligence, transport, energy and investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Egyptian media reported

Camara's £47.1m move from Monaco to Chelsea collapses

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Lamine Camara is staying at Monaco after the Senegal midfielder's £47.1m move to Chelsea collapses.

Man Utd fail in attempt to sign Ait-Nouri from Man City

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Manchester United approached Manchester City in the final hours of the transfer window in an attempt to sign Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri on loan

Ndiaye's journey from non-league football to £65m Man City move

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Manchester City sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65m.

Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme

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Senegal has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, the financial institution said on Tuesday. An earlier agreement was suspended in 2024 after the discovery of underreported debt.

Flights resume after Kenyan aviation workers call off strike

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Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country's main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority said Tuesday.

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