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Biovac Officially Opens a New Product Development Facility to Manufacture End to End African-Made Vaccines

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 6 November 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Biovac, a leading South African biopharmaceutical company, is launching a

Sudanese paramilitary group RSF agrees to humanitarian truce proposed by US-led mediator

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The Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that has been at war with the Sudanese military for over two years, said Thursday it has agreed to a humanitarian truce that was proposed by US-led mediator group, also known as the Quad.

World leaders arrive for preliminary meeting at COP30 UN climate summit in Brazil

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Organizers are hoping this year's Conference of Parties — known less formally as COP30 — will yield commitments of money and action to support the goals laid out at previous such meetings, billing it as the "Implementation COP."

UNESCO General Conference elects Egypt's El-Enany as Director-General

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The General Conference of UNESCO elected Khaled El-Enany as Director-General of the Organization, with 172 votes out of a total of 174 ballots

Africa: Africa-Focused Early-Stage Investor Ventures Platform Raises $64m

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[Daba Finance] Ventures Platform, one of Africa's most active early-stage venture capital firms, has raised $64 million so far for its second fund, with a final close target of $75 million, according to founding partner Kola Aina.

Suspected pirates board merchant vessel off coast of Somalia

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Attackers firing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades boarded a tanker carrying gasoline off the coast of Somalia on Thursday, authorities said, likely the latest assault by resurgent Somali pirates operating in the region.

Sudan's RSF militia says it agrees to humanitarian ceasefire

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The group issued the statement after an 18-month siege of the city of el-Fasher in the western Darfur region.

Pope Leo discusses Gaza with Palestinian President Abbas

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Pope Leo XIV met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time on Thursday, and they discussed the urgent need to provide assistance to civilians in Gaza and pursue a two-state solution to end the conflict in the region

Sudan’s new wave of displacement sparks alarming accounts of abuse and starvation

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Aid organizations say the growing number of displaced families is worsening already dire conditions in the camps, where clean water, food and medical supplies remain critically scarce.

Man mistakenly freed from London prison turns himself in

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One of two inmates who were mistakenly released early from a London prison surrendered Thursday after waving to reporters and smoking a cigarette on the steps of the Victorian-era lockup.

What to know about key political figures in Tanzania after deadly election violence

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Tanzania is reeling from violence surrounding elections on Oct. 29 that some international observers say fell short of a free and fair vote.

Afar region accuses TPLF fighters of crossing border and seizing villages

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According to the Afar regional government, TPLF forces allegedly launched heavy-weapon attacks in the Tonsa area of Megale district, targeting pastoralist communities.

FIFA sets new record with most nationalities fielded in a football match

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FIFA has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most nationalities participating in a football exhibition match, with 69 nationalities taking part

Cameroon's Paul Biya sworn in for eighth presidential term amid accusations of 'constitutional coup'

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Cameroon’s long-time leader Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term following his victory in last month's presidential election, which his opposition rival has described as "a constitutional coup.”

Tanzania opposition leader faces terrorism charges after contentious election

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Tanzanian opposition politician John Heche, vice-chairperson of the CHADEMA party, has been charged with terrorism in the wake of protests over last week’s national election.

Sudan's life-saving community kitchens on verge of collapse

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This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

Angel Fair Africa At San Francisco Tech Week

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Following the successful 12th Angel Fair Africa (aka AFA@12) in New York1, Chanzo  Capital was invited to stage the first Angel Fair Africa speed dating for

US to end Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals

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Citizens of South Sudan will lose their temporary protected status in January, the US Department of Homeland Security has said in a statement.

Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit

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The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

Hakimi Injured, Doubtful for AFCON

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Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi must fight against time to recover from his injury before the Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in his native country.

South Africa’s Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM): A New Era For Power Trading

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The launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) marks a historic turning point in the country’s energy sector, paving the way

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