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UN commission accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, Israel denies claims as "blood libel"

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A United Nations-appointed commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in its military campaign in Gaza, marking one of the most severe international condemnations of the war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

Nigeria: CBN - Naira Rallies, Reserves Rise to $41.66b As Reforms Gain Spread

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[Daily Trust] The naira sustained its rally last week, closing at N1,500/$1 at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. The naira rebound is being driven by a combination of stronger demand for the naira, reduced speculative trading, and rising foreign reserves now at $41.66 billion on September 11. Analysts insist that the Forex reforms instituted by the Olayemi Cardoso-led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are stabilizing the exchange rates and improving overall health of the economy.

South Africa: South Africans Caught in Nepal Prison Fires

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[GroundUp] The families of two women serving life sentences for drug trafficking in Nepal are concerned about their whereabouts after riots hit the country last week. They fear they may be injured, dead or trapped in hiding.

South Africa: Protesters Charged With Public Violence to Appear in Court

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[GroundUp] Six arrested during the protest on Voortrekker Road in Cape Town on Monday

Liberia: Resistant Market Suffocates Liberians

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[Liberian Observer] While the Liberian dollar appears to strengthen against the U.S. dollar, concerns are growing among ordinary Liberians who feel that this improvement in the exchange rate is not translating into tangible relief in their daily lives.

Trial of 3 accused in South Africa's 'farmgate' case gets underway

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The trial of three people charged with housebreaking and stealing $580,000 in US banknotes hidden in a couch at a game farm owned by President Cyril Ramaphosa opened on Monday.

Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit Under African Union Chairmanship

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The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Government of the Republic of Angola will host

Africa: Centering Justice in Africa's Climate Future

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[TrustAfrica] "No Climate Justice Without Social Justice"

'African tribe' evicted - but set up new camp just metres away

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Three members of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala have been living near Jedburgh for several months.

Partey 'ready' to face Spurs before court appearance

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Thomas Partey is "ready" to face Tottenham, a day before he is set to appear in court on rape and sexual assault charges, says Villarreal manager Marcelino.

One killed and 13 injured in Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia

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One person was killed and 13 others, including children, were injured in a Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Tuesday, officials said.

Motorbike mechanic now trains macaws in Jakarta

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Albi Albar Ramli is a motorbike mechanic... who now trains macaws in southern Jakarta, where he keeps 18 of the parrots at his home.

Migrant surge overwhelms Greek Islands of Crete and Gavdos

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Local authorities on the southern frontier of the European Union report a "very frustrating situation" as over 1,100 migrants are housed in a strained makeshift facility, with new arrivals landing daily.

Malawi: Malawians Face Soaring Prices and Joblessness As They Head to the Polls

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[RFI] Some 7.2 million Malawians cast ballots today, Tuesday, in a presidential election dominated by economic concerns, with former president Peter Mutharika leading polls against incumbent Lazarus Chakwera in what could require a runoff if no candidate achieves the required 50 percent threshold.

Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over Agnes Wanjiru's murder

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The 21-year-old was killed in 2012 and her body found in a septic tank in the garrison town of Nanyuki.

Zambia: two men sentenced for attempting to kill president with witchcraft

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A court in Lusaka has sentenced two men to two years in prison with hard labour for attempting to kill the country's president Hakainde Hichilema with witchcraft.

Nigeria: Malawians Elect New President Amid Economic Crisis

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[Daily Trust] Malawians vote for a new president today in an election clouded by economic hardship as incumbent Lazarus Chakwera squares off against his predecessor in a race where few voters see a real alternative.

Malawi: DPP's Narrow Path to Victory Lies in Udf Alliance and Southern Consolidation

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[Nyasa Times] With the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) confirming 7.2 million registered voters ahead of the 2025 polls, the numbers are beginning to tell a story of their own. A breakdown of registrations shows a familiar regional pattern that could shape the outcome of the election -- and for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the path to victory is possible, but narrow and heavily dependent on strategic alliances.

Families march to Belfast court as Bloody Sunday trial begins

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Families of the victims of the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings marched to Belfast courthouse on Monday ahead of the trial of the only person ever charged.

Liberia: Gongloe Damns Govt

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Former Solicitor General and renowned Liberian human rights lawyer, Cllr. Taiwan Saye Gongloe has criticized the Ministry of Justice and the Executive for protecting and defending Deputy Minister for Youth Development at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, J. Bryant McGill, in the alleged raping of a 14-year-old minor.

Somalia: Doha Deal - Hassan Sheikh, Erdogan Double Down On Somalia-Turkey Alliance

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[Radio Dalsan] Doha, Qatar - President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has had a high level bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of the Arab and Islamic States Summit in Doha and discussed strategic cooperation and significant challenges in the region.