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Israeli drone and airstrikes near kill at least 13 in Lebanon

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Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles just south of Beirut on Saturday killed four people while a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 13, including a man and his 12-year-old daughter, state media and the Health Ministry said

Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle

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Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.

New opposition coalition rallies in Togo

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A new coalition of major Togolese opposition parties and civil society groups held their first meeting Saturday, to relaunch protests against constitutional changes they say allow Faure Gnassingbe to consolidate power

Africa: Beyond Xenophobia - Africa Needs a Sustainable Migration Strategy

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[allAfrica] Across Africa and the wider world, migration has become one of the defining issues of our time. It is driven by war, unemployment, economic inequality, political instability, climate pressures, and the natural human desire for a better life. Yet while migration itself is not new, the tensions surrounding it are becoming more dangerous and politically explosive. The recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa once again remind us that violence against foreign nationals is never acceptable,morally, legally,

Hantavirus: First passengers disembark stricken cruise ship

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Spanish nationals were the first to leave the ship, which was anchored off Tenerife. They will be under quarantine when they reach Madrid, Spanish health authorities say

Macron tours East Africa in break with 'Francafrique' strategy

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President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday embarks on a visit to Africa aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with former French‑speaking colonies

Benin opposition joins ruling coalition

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The Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), which is considered a moderate party, was the only opposition group in the election running against the outgoing majority

Condemnation and support after Niger bans French broadcasters

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The National Observatory of Communication, the West African nation's media regulatory authority, said in a statement late Friday that the suspension of France 24, RFI, France Afrique Média, LSI Africa, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique and Mediapart was necessary to “preserve peace''

Mali: Hundreds rally to show support for beleaguered army leader

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Hundreds of supporters of the Malian junta gathered at a stadium in the capital of Bamako on Saturday to reaffirm their support for Mali's transitional authorities

France approves landmark law to return looted art

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France approves landmark law: France has passed a landmark law that makes it easier to return cultural artifacts looted during the colonial era, marking a

How Southern Africa’s safari lodges are redefining luxury

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How southern africas safari: Southern Africa’s safari industry is undergoing a quiet revolution, with luxury lodges increasingly placing conservation at

Malaria shaped where early humans settled in Africa

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Malaria shaped where early: A new study suggests malaria played a major role in shaping where prehistoric humans settled across sub-Saharan Africa,

Land art installation in South Africa reimagines nature

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South African artist Strijdom van der Merwe has created a striking land art installation in which 24 living Water Oak trees have been sculpted to resemble

Burkina Faso masterpiece returns at Cannes Classics

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Burkina faso masterpiece returns: Tilaï (The Law), the acclaimed 1990 drama by Burkinabé filmmaker Idrissa Ouédraogo, has been selected for the 2026

Six African classics for your reading list

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Six african classics for: Africa’s rich storytelling tradition—rooted in oral folklore long before written literature existed—has produced a

My Father’s Shadow sweeps the 2026 AMVCAs

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My fathers shadow sweeps: The 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards delivered a night of memorable moments, with My Father’s Shadow emerging as the

Bobi Wine on the books fueling his struggle

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Bobi wine on the: Bobi Wine says literature, music, and art continue to shape his political activism and vision for Uganda’s future. In an interview

Africa’s most iconic moments at the 2026 Met Gala

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Africas most iconic moments: African artists and models made a powerful statement at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, reinforcing the continent’s growing

African nations make bold statements at Venice Biennale

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African nations make bold: African nations are making a powerful collective statement at the 2026 Venice Biennale, with many showcasing distinctive

Leadership and staff of Belarus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) lay flowers on Victory Day

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On 9 May 2026, the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus laid flowers at the ‘Minsk – Hero City’

Seychelles – Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Ambassador Barry Faure conducts bilateral meetings in the margins of Seychelles Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Switzerland

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Seychelles minister of foreign: On 7 May 2026, Minister Faure met with his counterpart Mr. Ignazio Cassis, in CERN, Switzerland. The Minister spoke about

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