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Tanzania: UN 'Alarmed' By Reports of Deadly Election Violence in Tanzania

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[RFI] Around 700 people have been killed in three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party said Friday, with protesters still on the streets in the midst of an internet blackout.

Tanzania: Samia Wins Tanzania Poll With 98% As Opposition Claims Hundreds Killed in Post-Election Crackdown

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania's electoral commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of Wednesday's general election with nearly 98 per cent of the vote, extending her rule for another five years under the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). But the announcement has been overshadowed by some of the worst political violence the country has seen in years.

Cotswold park welcomes Markus, a rare white rhino calf

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A rare and celebrated birth has brought joy to the Cotswold Wildlife Park in England, where a new white rhinoceros calf is captivating visitors and keepers alike.

Africa’s Superheroes Rise In Children Of Captain Africa

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Now, a new documentary shines a spotlight on the artists behind the masks and capes. Produced and directed by Xavier Fournier and Frédéric

Amnesty international demands transparency amidst protest violence

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Tanzania is facing a severe political crisis as post-election protests have turned deadly, with opposition groups claiming hundreds killed amid an internet blackout and military deployment following Wednesday's contentious vote.

Mali's fuel shortage sparks urgent advisories from Western countries

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The Malian capital is facing a dual crisis of severe fuel shortages and a wave of foreign advisories to leave the country, creating what local journalists describe as a “psychosis” among residents who feel trapped by deteriorating security and economic conditions.

Samia wins Tanzania election with 98% of votes amid unrest

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Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.

Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

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The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

'I was accused of spying and beaten' - a boy's escape from captured Sudan city

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A 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.

Opposition leader's call for shutdown already observed in northern city

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Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary urged people to observe a three-day nationwide "ghost town" election protest from Monday.

United Nations rights office alarmed by killings in Tanzania protests

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The main opposition party claims about 700 people have been killed by security forces in election-related in protests across the country.

Africa: Where Africa's Cultural Giants Meet - SIMA 2025 Lights Up Cotonou

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[InfoWire] From November 10 to 15, Cotonou will become the capital of Africa's Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). The Francophone Africa Music Industry Fair (SIMA) will bring together for six days the most influential figures of the continent's musical and cultural scene. Artists, producers, institutions, major labels, and investors will meet to celebrate African creativity, share expertise, and rethink models of cultural cooperation and export.

Macron’s great lakes peace push falters amid gunfire and skepticism over Goma airport plans

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Experts say that while the aid injection and infrastructure plans are welcome, they must be matched by genuine diplomatic breakthroughs and credible frameworks — not just big announcements.

More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia - UN

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El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.

Cameroon on edge amid protests following disputed election

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Longtime president, Paul Biya, was declared winner of the presidential poll which opposition leaders say was rigged.

WHO reports rapid spread of Mpox with 17 deaths in Africa over recent weeks

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The WHO’s latest report urges heightened surveillance, improved vaccine access, and stronger infection control to prevent the disease from becoming entrenched.

South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners

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Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé awarded Golden Boot for the first time

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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was presented with the 2024-25 Golden Boot award on Friday in front of him team mates at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Africa: Une santé publique réactive exige patience et concentration

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[InfoWire] « Dans 25 ans, vous devriez être devenus inutiles. »

Africa: Responsive Public Health Demands Patience and Focus

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[InfoWire] "In 25 years, you should be irrelevant."

Gaza residents face continuing hardship amid fragile ceasefire

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As winter approaches, families in Gaza are living with with no electricity, water, or sanitation, in bombed out buildings across the enclave.

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