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[RFI] Mozambican police fired tear gas at hundreds of opposition supporters on Thursday in the capital, Maputo, marking the largest protest yet against last month's disputed election results.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Families of 29 people are still missing their loved ones following reports of abductions and kidnapping reported since June this year even as security agencies rule out femicide in the recent killings witnessed in various parts of the country.

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[The New Humanitarian] Malakal, South Sudan -- 'There is no house, no food, and no place to sleep for the children.'

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[CFR] Attempts to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo only exacerbate existing citizen distrust in government.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Caucus of Patient-Led Organizations of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has urged the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to restore overseas treatment funding for patients needing specialized care unavailable in Kenya.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a deadly escalation of violence, a drone strike accompanied by intense clashes on 05 November, 2024, in the West Gojjam Zone of the Amhara region left several dead, including militants, according to local residents.

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[GroundUp] The investment platform under scrutiny since April has had its license suspended

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[New Zimbabwe] The City of Harare has suspended eight municipal police officers and two officials from the Water Department following allegations of misconduct and corruption.

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Authorities announced the first case of the new form of mpox in the U.K. last week, saying the case was being treated at a London hospital after recently travelling to countries in Africa with ongoing outbreaks.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) exceeded its monthly revenue targets in October, marking the first time since December 2021.

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Among the winners is GAYO, a Ghanaian organization that trains people to collect and manage waste and KeepItCool a Nairobi-based organization which aims to reduce post-harvest losses and promoting fair trade for small-scale farmers and fishermen.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Director of Criminal Investigation has launched investigations on how the prime suspect involved in the gruesome murders of three women abducted from Eastleigh, Hashim Dagane Muhumed, obtained Kenyan citizenship.

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[Daily Maverick] A prolonged closure of the border would be costly not only to the mining sector but also to both economies more widely, and would be a fresh blow to investor sentiment towards Mozambique, where police fired tear gas at hundreds of opposition supporters converging on the capital Maputo on Thursday for the biggest demonstration yet against last month's disputed election.

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[RFI] London -- The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.

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[Ghanaian Times] The United States (U.S.) and its Embassy in Ghana stand ready to deepen partnership with Ghana regardless of the outcome of the U.S. elections, Mrs Virginia Palmer, the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, has said.

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[Ghanaian Times] The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has accused the Executive and Judiciary arms of government of working to undermine the authority of Parliament.

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[IPS] Cotonou -- At just 11 years old, with a heavy heart, Louis peered up at his parents and said goodbye. He was leaving his small village in northern Benin to live with his uncle in Parakou, where the schools were better. Ever since, Louis has continued to make sacrifices to pursue a strong education and a better life.

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[Business Day Africa] Donald Trump's return to power has left the world guessing how his foreign policy would shape geopolitics at a time when three major risks--an Israel-Palestinian war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and climate change--dominate global concerns.

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[Dabanga] Washington D.C. -- With Donald Trump set to return to the White House following his vistory in the US elections on November 5, questions are being raised about how his administration will guide relations with Sudan, especially in light of his "America First" policy that he has pledged to his constituents to adopt.

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More than a week after floods his eastern Spain, killing more than 200 while dozens are still missing, the search for survivors continues. The floods are among the worst to hit Europe this century. Meanwhile, there is growing anger among residents, who accuse authorities of an inadequate response.

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[African Arguments] Nuclear energy is low carbon, high intensity and consistent, but also expensive, hazardous, and perhaps simply unnecessary.