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Eid al-Adha celebrated across Kenya with prayers, sacrifice and charity

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Thousands of Muslims across Kenya gathered Wednesday to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” with communal prayers, festive meals, and acts of charity.

Canada orders 21-day isolation for travellers from Ebola zones

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Canada is tightening border and immigration measures after a rise in Ebola cases in parts of central and east Africa.

Ghana begins repatriation of citizens from South Africa amid tensions

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The first group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals departed from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday as Ghana began a voluntary repatriation programme for citizens wanting to leave South Africa amid growing anti-immigrant tensions.

Pope Leo XIV meets Pedro Sánchez at the Vatican ahead of Spain visit

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Pope Leo XIV received Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on 27 May, as preparations continue for the pontiff’s planned visit to Spain in June.

Rising Anti-Immigrant Tensions In South Africa Force Hundreds Of Ghanaians To Flee

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Anti-Immigrant Tensions In South Africa: The first group of Ghanaian nationals has departed South Africa under a repatriation programme launched amid

Bodies pulled from rubble near Tyre after deadly Israeli strike in Lebanon

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Lebanon rescue workers recovered bodies from the rubble in Burj al-Shamali near the coastal city of Tyre on 27 May, one day after an Israeli strike that Lebanon’s health ministry said killed at least 14 people.

Ethiopia’s High-Stakes Election Leaves Millions Unable To Vote

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Ethiopias highstakes election leaves: Ethiopia's election is not expected to spring any surprises. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali's Prosperity

Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery

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The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

Muslim community in DRC celebrates Eid al-Adha amid Ebola outbreak

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In Bunia, at the heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's ongoing Ebola outbreak, Muslims gathered on Wednesday morning to observe Eid al-Adha.

Uganda: Inside Museveni's Cabinet of Surprises - the Reshuffle That Defied Every Prediction

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[Nile Post] President Museveni on Tuesday evening unveiled a sweeping new cabinet list that has left Uganda's political class stunned, confused and once again reminded of one enduring reality about the veteran leader: he hates being predicted.

Zimbabwe: Govt Steps Up Ebola Preparedness Amid Regional Virus Fears

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[263Chat] Zimbabwe has intensified measures to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak with health authorities strengthening surveillance systems and border screening amid growing concerns over the spread of the deadly virus in the region.

Kenya: Kenya Sets Up Border Holding Centres to Block Ebola Spread, Says Duale

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a raft of emergency preparedness measures aimed at shielding Kenya from a potential Ebola outbreak, including the establishment of temporary holding centers at border entry points bordering Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Nigeria: Will the U.S.-Nigeria Targeting of ISWAP's Deputy Weaken Terrorism?

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[ISS] International and local experience shows that targeted leader killings tend to have more symbolic than practical impact.

African leaders sound alarm on impact of climate change and urbanisation

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Speaking at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, they said extreme weather events and rapid urbanisation are outpacing their ability to respond.

DRC asks FIFA to refund World Cup tickets over US Ebola travel restrictions

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is asking FIFA to refund its fans for World Cup tickets due to health restrictions over the Ebola outbreak.

Kenya: High Court Orders Parliament to Reveal National Prayer Breakfast Budget Within 30 Days

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has ordered Parliament to release detailed budget information for the 23rd National Prayer Breakfast within 30 days, in a ruling that reinforces public access to information on state expenditure.

Algeria: President Tebboune Congratulates PNA Personnel, Uniformed Services, Health Workers

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[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune extended his congratulations on Wednesday to the personnel of the People's National Army (PNA), the National Gendarmerie, National Police, Civil Protection, and Customs, as well as to doctors and all health sector workers, on the occasion of the blessed Eid El-Adha.

Scientists turn to eDNA to protect Rwanda’s mountain Gorillas

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Rwanda is using environmental DNA technology to help detect endangered species like mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, as scientists and conservationists seek new ways to monitor biodiversity in dense forests threatened by climate change and human activity.

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tight Security in Jos As Muslims Celebrate

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[Vanguard] Security was beefed up across major prayer grounds and mosques in Jos metropolis on Wednesday as Muslim faithful in Plateau State celebrated the Eid al-Adha festival.

Nigeria: ADC Postpones Presidential Primary Results Collation

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[Vanguard] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results.

Algeria: President Tebboune Extends Eid Al-Adha Greetings to Algerian People

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[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, extended Tuesday his Eid al-Adha greetings to the Algerian people, emphasizing the State's commitment to taking all necessary measures to support citizens and provide appropriate conditions for performing the ritual of sacrifice, thereby reinforcing the values of solidarity and preserving the joy of Eid within every Algerian home.

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