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[Agenzia Fides] Malakal -- "Having prayed, reflected, and shared on the pastoral situation of our two countries, we find ourselves deeply disturbed by the ongoing devastating conflicts and the dishonoured peace agreements in both nations, especially with the worsening situation in 2025," stated the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Sudan and South Sudan (SSSCBC), which convened in Malakal from November 7 to 14, 2025, for its 51st Plenary Assembly to discuss current conflict and peace developments in the two countries under the theme

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[Agenzia Fides] Nairobi -- "The fears expressed by Kenyans regarding these new laws must not be ignored. They deserve to be heard, and corrective action must be taken where necessary," the bishops of Kenya said in a statement on the recent amendments to two laws passed by Parliament in Nairobi. These are the "Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendments) Act" 2025, an amendment to the 2018 Cybersecurity Act, which was passed by Parliament this year and endorsed by President William Ruto on October 15, and the "Land Amendment Act No.

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[RFI] The number of foreigners kidnapped by jihadists in Mali has reached a record high, with at least 22 taken hostage by the al-Qaeda affiliate group JNIM in the last six months, as part of its strategy to undermine the ruling junta.

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Its resolution also called on the investigative team to "identify, where possible" suspected perpetrators in a bid to ensure they are "held accountable".

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Ivory Coast is deploying additional security forces to its northern border following a surge in refugee arrivals linked to escalating attacks by armed groups in neighboring Mali, raising concerns about the southward spread of regional instability.

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"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

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Kelp is essential to oceans, providing a habitat for numerous marine life and keeping the ocean clean by trapping carbon. It's also long been a part of Asian cuisine, but now a chef in Cape Town is turning seaweed into a gastronomic experience.

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Pix of the Day: November 14, 2025

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South African authorities initially barred then later granted entry to 130 Palestinian who arrived at O.R.T. International Airport this week, following humanitarian intervention and high-level government consultations after immigration officials identified irregularities in their documentation.

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[Scrolla] The government cut the inflation target from four point five percent to three percent, making investors believe South Africa will control spending and keep rates high. Foreign investors put R175-billion into South African bonds this year, more than double last year.

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[Scrolla] Gift of the Givers helped 153 Palestinians at OR Tambo after border officials flagged missing stamps, no return plans and no place to stay in South Africa. Border Management Authority commissioner Michael Masiapato said the group later entered on 90 day visas, with 130 staying and 23 travelling to other countries.

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[Agenzia Fides] Khartoum -- The Sudanese army announced it had repelled a drone attack on the Merowe Dam and the town of the same name, including its airport. The 19th Infantry Division of the SAF (Sudan Armed Forces) explained in a statement that a swarm of drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was intercepted in the early hours of November 13. The drones were intended to attack an army headquarters, Merowe airport, and the Merowe Dam.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- EACC has conducted search operations at the residence and offices of Josphat Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), as part of investigations into allegations of bribery, extortion, and unexplained wealth.

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[Nyasa Times] Ntopwa Ward Councillor Isaac Jomo Osman has been elected Mayor of Blantyre City--and the city is on fire with debate.

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[Nyasa Times] The High Court in Lilongwe has delivered a blistering blow to the State, stopping police dead in their tracks from re-arresting 10 suspects linked to recent political violence--suspects who have been shuffled in and out of custody in what lawyers say is nothing short of State harassment.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said investigations are underway into violent incidents in Kasipul Constituency--including recent chaos that left two people dead--vowing a zero tolerance approach to election-related violence ahead of the November 27 by-elections.

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Algeria has seen more than 22 forest fires across 8 of its provinces since Thursday, with the worst in the central Tipaza region.

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It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

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A suspected outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever in southern Ethiopia has killed six people, including two healthcare workers, prompting an emergency response from the World Health Organization amid concerns over human-to-human transmission.

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If it were to succeed, it would be the first time ever that the world’s biggest sporting event takes place in Africa.

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[GroundUp] To deal with the high demand in Bellville, SASSA will operate until 6pm