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Ivory Coast: supporters of re-elected president Alassane Ouattara celebrate

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Supporters of Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara celebrated on Monday after he was reelected for a fourth term, according to provisional results.

Sudan's army loses key city of el-Fasher to paramilitary RSF after 18-month siege

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The UN has raised the alarm over reports of "atrocities" committed by the RSF.

Sudan: UN Agencies Calls for Urgent Action As Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Reaches Breaking Point

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[IPS] United Nations -- In recent weeks, Sudan's humanitarian crisis has deteriorated considerably, as escalating hostilities, mass displacement, disease outbreaks, and a widespread lack of access to basic, essential services continue to endanger civilians across the country. The situation has been further compounded by a sharp increase in attacks on healthcare facilities throughout October, which has severely weakened the country's already fragile health system and deprived thousands of people of lifesaving care.

Tanzania: Tanzania's Pandemic Fund Ushers in a New Era of Health Preparedness

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[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- When COVID-19 hit Tanzania in 2020, Alfred Kisena's life was torn apart. The 51-year-old teacher still remembers the night he learned that his wife, Maria, had succumbed to the virus at a hospital in Dar es Salaam. He wasn't allowed to see her in her final moments.

Zimbabwe: One Million Men March - Elderly Protesters Denied Bail Over Geza-Led Anti-Govt Demonstrations

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[New Zimbabwe] A Harare magistrate has denied bail to ten elderly citizens accused of attempting to take part in a protest allegedly organised by fugitive war veteran Blessed Geza.

Zimbabwe: Regional Labour Body Rejects Zanu-PF Plan to Extend Mnangagwa's Term

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[New Zimbabwe] The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), which represents over 18 million workers across the continent, has strongly rejected ZANU PF's plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term.

Liberia: Boakai's Surprise Shake-Up Raises Questions Over Silent Exits

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[Liberian Investigator] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has carried out a sweeping government reshuffle, removing and replacing several senior officials without public explanation.

Côte d’Ivoire’s Ouattara wins fourth term

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Côte d'Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has secured a fourth term in office following a contentious election. Provisional results show he

Why France is betting on Anglophone Africa

AfricaDotcom  

In a significant strategic shift, France is reorienting its relationship with Africa as its influence in traditional Francophone partners wanes.

BYD expands South African EV ambition

AfricaDotcom  

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is accelerating its push into South Africa, aiming to expand its footprint in the country’s growing EV market. To

Turkey and Senegal forge strong trade, migration ties

AfricaDotcom  

A fascinating economic corridor is flourishing between Turkey and Senegal, fueled by a unique class of circular migrants known as “gratis passengers.” These

Fez hosts artists for Sufi Culture Festival

AfricaDotcom  

The historic city of Fez, Morocco, recently hosted the 17th Sufi Culture Festival, drawing around 200 artists, musicians, and researchers from across the

South Africa courts firms to fund F1 comeback

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South Africa is actively negotiating with at least six private companies to secure a major sporting event: the return of Formula 1 racing. The government

Chinese firms bet big on Nigerian lithium

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Chinese companies have poured over $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s lithium processing sector since President Bola Tinubu took office, according to

Anger erupts into protests in Cameroon after Paul Biya re-election

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Inhabitants of Douala have been protesting for a second day, following the announcement that president Paul Biya was re-elected for an eighth term. Armed forces have been deployed to several districts of the city.

South Africa: President Hails Exit From Greylist

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[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist bodes well for the integrity and reputation of the country's financial system, status as an investment destination and for the economy as a whole, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Rwanda: Over 90% of Rwanda's Historical Artifacts Still Held in Europe

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[New Times] Over 90 per cent of Rwanda's historical artifacts including cultural materials, political documents, songs, and visuals that are crucial in defining the uniqueness of Rwandans, remain in colonial museums according to Robert Masozera, Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA).

Sudan: Civilians Must Be Spared in El Fasher Sudan

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[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) appeals for civilians' lives to be spared in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced their full take over the city is under way. People must be allowed to flee to safer areas.

Sudan: Sudanese Journalist Muammar Ibrahim Detained By the RSF in El-Fasher

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[CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that freelance Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim was detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the paramilitary group's advance on the besieged city of El-Fasher in North Darfur, and calls for his immediate and unconditional release.

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Waives Defence in Terrorism Trial, Judge Cautions

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[Premium Times] It is the first major legal decision Mr Kanu has taken in the terrorism trial since taking over his own defence after suddenly sacking his lawyers last Thursday.

Nigeria: Resident Doctors List 19 Demands to Avert Indefinite Strike

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[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has listed 19 demands which it described as the minimum expectations required to avert a total and indefinite nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Saturday.

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