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World Cup stickers traded en masse in Mexico City as part of world record attempt

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Thousands of people gathered Sunday in Mexico City's Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup soccer stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attempt

Ebola: Workers at Congolese treatment center strike over unpaid salaries

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The striking staff includes epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers and gravediggers who say they have not been paid by the Congolese authorities

A Gaza bookseller returned to the ruins for the books

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When war destroyed his home and bookstore in Beit Lahia, Mohammed Saad lost far more than a business.

AUBC and MTN Convene High-level Dialogue On Satellite Broadband, Digital Inclusion And Consumer Protection

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Together, AUBC and MTN reaffirm their commitment to advancing digital inclusion, fostering innovation, and supporting initiatives that contribute to South

Anzor Alem Shares Why He Stayed Silent For More Than A Year After Surviving The Goma Conflict

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My name is Anzor Alem. I am a Congolese actor, musician and storyteller. Throughout my career, I have always believed that art has the power to preserve

UKTriple-murder suspect appears in South African court as extradition process begins

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Authorities have also launched an investigation into how Tshuma allegedly obtained the unlicensed firearm, while police say there is no evidence he was harboured after arriving in South Africa.

Can Africa Scale At Speed While Retaining Control?

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If Africa scales without structure, the consequences are clear. Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Nigeria, South Africa row over compensation for deportees

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Nigeria says it is collating details of its citizens who recently returned to the country to use them to demand compensation from South Africa, something Pretoria has ruled out

Shock in South African football: World Cup star Jayden Adams dies at 25

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South African football is in mourning after World Cup player Jayden Adams was found dead at a property in Cape Town. Police have opened an inquest, while authorities await autopsy results. Tributes poured in as the football community remembered the 25-year-old midfielder.

De Beers to pause work at S.Africa's largest diamond mine

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De Beers announced Monday it will pause production at South Africa's largest diamond mine for two years to reduce costs while trading conditions remained tough

Africa’s Financial Services Can Be Bolder When It Comes To Growth And Innovation Ambitions

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Africa’s financial services sector is entering a new growth phase, despite a robust performance in 2025. Financial services groups on the African continent

Why South Africans Are Choosing The Bush Over Europe Right Now

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For decades, the July and August school holidays have sent a reliable stream of South Africans to the sun-bleached piazzas of Italy and France,  the

AI-Driven Customer Engagement Can Help Local Organisations Scale And Serve More Customers Efficiently

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By Julian Dawkins, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Infobip Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

China, Russia conclude joint naval drills in Yellow Sea

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The ships' crews practiced joint maneuvering, anti-submarine missions, combat against enemy surface ships, and rescue operations, Russian Defence Ministry said

Kenya: Rights groups warn of growing 'goon' culture

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Kenya is witnessing a growing use of hired gangs by political actors to intimidate opponents, disrupt protests and silence dissent, rights advocates warn.

Blow to South African corruption case as key suspect pulls out of plea deal

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Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could have given evidence against senior police officials in a $22m graft case.

Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes

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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.

On Missing Paintings, Market Records, and Who Really Controls African Art

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A gallery in Cape Town is accused of holding artists' work hostage. An 82-year-old Ghanaian sculptor just outsold everyone at Frieze New York. Both stories

U.S., Iran trade claims over Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard rejected that claim, declaring the strait to be Iranian territory and warning that it would not tolerate what it called illegal U.S. interference.

First Energy Africa Appoints Industry Veterans as African Energy Sector Adapts to Funding Shift

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While Africa's resource potential remains attractive, Akit argues that today's investors are focused less on what lies beneath the ground than on the stability of the governments overseeing those resources

Uganda: Court clears way for Besigye treason trial

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The High Court has dismissed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale seeking to terminate treason proceedings, clearing the way for their trial to begin on July 13, 2026. The court ruled the application lacked merit and was intended to delay the criminal case.

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