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Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso

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Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder.

South Africa commemorates 1956 Women's March - but fight for freedom isn't over

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South African women willl commemorate the achievements of the 1956 Women's March on Sunday. But they say their fight for freedom is unfinished.

Freed hostages in Nigeria describe their ordeal during captivity

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Newly released hostages in Nigeria spoke to the media on Friday, describing their ordeal during months of captivity.

US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues

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US Senators have passed a punishing sanctions package against Russia targeting the country’s energy revenues that are helping to fuel its war against Ukraine.

Ivory Coast celebrates return of sacred 'talking drum' looted by France

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Ivory Coast on Friday celebrated the return of a sacred drum looted by French troops in 1916. The homecoming parade through the streets of Abidjan took place on the country’s independence day holiday. The drum then continued on to the village of Adjame, where it was made.

More than 300 children have died from Ebola since start of DRC outbreak

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More than 300 children have died from Ebola since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to figures cited Friday by United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq.

Police dismantle major Mediterranean trafficking network, Europol says

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An international police operation led by Spanish authorities dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean, the European Union police agency Europol and Spain's Civil Guard announced Friday.

Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141

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A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.

Coventry sign Ghana's Yirenkyi for record fee

BBC News Africa  

Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.

Africa: A Landmark for African Finance - Europe's First African Sovereign Bond ETF Opens a New Chapter

allAfrica  

[allAfrica] For years, African finance ministers have made the same case at investor conferences and multilateral summits: the continent is not short of bankable projects, it is short of affordable capital. This week, that case took a tangible step forward. Legal & General Asset Management, one of Britain's largest institutional investors, launched the L&G LSF African Government Bond (USD) UCITS ETF -- the first exchange-traded fund of its kind available to European investors -- built on the

Symbios, the future of Seaweed Farming

Design Indaba  

German student designer, Aaron Mooser, has developed a new approach to seaweed cultivation in Northern Europe.

Symbios, the future of Seaweed Farming

Design Indaba  

German student designer, Aaron Mooser, has developed a new approach to seaweed cultivation in Northern Europe.

Biological Repository

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Snøhetta has unveiled the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora

Biological Repository

Design Indaba  

Snøhetta has unveiled the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora

Big Walk

Design Indaba  

House House's Big Walk makes walking and talking a game mechanic.

Big Walk

Design Indaba  

House House's Big Walk makes walking and talking a game mechanic.

Barca cancel friendly in Morocco after Ceuta border crisis

BBC News Africa  

Barcelona cancel pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta.

Nigeria: Women Lead Campaign Against Open Defecation in Abuja

allAfrica  

[This Day] Abuja -- Women leaders from 16 communities in Kundu Ward of Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have launched a community-driven campaign aimed at ending open defecation and improving hygiene practices across the ward.

Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on

Africanews  

Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.

Palestinians in Gaza remain wary as Israeli strikes ease

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The relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.

Kenyan farmers reject cyanide claims after 15 elephants die in Amboseli

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Farmers bordering Kenya's Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration.

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