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Two young Sudanese women appear to have suffocated to death on Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat crammed with more than 80 people including pregnant women and children, officials said.

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Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates.

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A well-known Malian lawyer and politician critical of the ruling junta was abducted overnight by masked men in the capital Bamako, members of his family told AFP Sunday.

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A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday for a state visit to bolster ties with one of its few remaining diplomatic allies despite growing international pressure from China.

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[allAfrica] A quiet but consequential shift is underway in Africa's economic order. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), long defined by paradox vast wealth amid deep poverty,is now projected to become sub-Saharan Africa's fifth-largest economy in 2026.

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There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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After years of war and restrictions in Gaza, a mother of five has turned to making dolls to bring comfort to children who have lost their toys in the devastation.

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For the first time, Audubon Zoo in New Orleans welcomed three Hartmann’s mountain zebras last week. This species is rarely seen in human care as there are just 80 of these zebras across 20 facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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In the Ghanaian fishing town of Apam, a single ancient tree carries centuries of unwritten history. Known as Santseo, it was reportedly planted in the 13th

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Lagos’ underground rave scene, once a refuge built on inclusivity, is undergoing rapid transformation as mainstream attention and commercial interest grow.

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A journey along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast reveals a landscape defined by silence, shifting dunes, and stark natural beauty. Shaped by powerful Atlantic winds

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Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus, near modern-day Al Bahnasa, have uncovered a 1,600-year-old mummy bearing a fragment of The Iliad

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A 2022 Merlot from Steenberg Vineyards has been named “Merlot of the Year” at the International London Wine Competition, highlighting South Africa’s growing

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The African music industry is at a crossroads, balancing the commercial potential of AI with the irreplaceable soul of human performance. When Nigerian singer

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Machiami Kamara is building Veiled Visionaries to increase visibility for Black Muslim women and connect brands to underserved communities. Founded in 2023,

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Morocco has unveiled its first national pavilion at the Venice Biennale, featuring Asǝṭṭa, a large-scale installation by multidisciplinary artist Amina

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More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

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For the first time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced rules addressing the use of AI in films eligible for the 2027 Academy Awards.

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It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

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It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".