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Guinea-Bissau junta releases opposition leader after court orders medical treatment

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Guinea Bissau’s junta had freed opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira after a court ordered he should be allowed to travel to Portugal for medical treatment.

France: Massive blaze engulfs Cap Ferret forests as thousands evacuated

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A fast-moving wildfire forced the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula after destroying dozens of homes, as 700 firefighters battled to contain the blaze.

Bodies recovered after deadly attack in Eastern Congo

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Local residents said the Allied Democratic Forces, an Islamic State-allied extremist group known by its acronym ADF, attacked the Kikundo mining site, near the border between North Kivu and Ituri provinces on Wednesday.

Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026: What you need to know

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The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday, July 26, after the tournament was postponed just days before its original March start date.

Malian government rejects US role in anti-JNIM fight

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The Malian government has rejected reports of US intervention in the fight against the jihadist group JNIM, saying the claims are false.

Health: Solar-powered ambulances soon heading to Kenya

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The two-seater ambulance can reach a top speed of 120 kilometres per hour and is designed for inaccessible off-road terrain.

Why African Agriculture Needs Its Nana Benz Moment — and How To Seize It

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When Dédé Rose Gamélé Creppy, one of Togo's last original Nana Benz, died in 2023, she took with her more than a successful business legacy. She represented

Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings

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They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.

Why Strong AI Oversight and Governance Will Shape The Future of SA’s Financial Services

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become deeply woven into every aspect of financial services, from customer onboarding and fraud detection to transaction

South African, German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

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Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa's foreign minister, Ronald Lamola with talks that would focus on growing the economy and accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressed pressing global challenges

Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight

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Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.

Barcelona signs forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

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Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski

Philippines capital hosts a centre to train priests and clergy in exorcism

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Opened five months ago, it is the only institute of its kind in Asia and receives clergy from across the region.

Swansea sign Ghana winger Opoku

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Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.

'Motherhood should not be the end of anyone's story'

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After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.

Nuits d’Afrique 2026: First Impressions from Montreal

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For the 40th consecutive year, Montreal's Festival International Nuits D'Afrique is presenting a twleve-day tsunami of talent from Africa and the diaspora. As

Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says

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Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya

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Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

Walrus makes history becoming first calf to be born in Middle East

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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi says Kaya's birth is a huge milestone for the park and the zoological industry.

ICC oversight body to vote on fate of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan

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Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, to decide whether to permanently remove from office the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

African Trade: Bringing AfCFTA Closer to Local Businesses {Business Africa}

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Access to finance also remains a critical obstacle. To address this, the ITC has partnered with Equity Group to expand trade finance for priority sectors while providing entrepreneurs—particularly young business owners—with greater access to market intelligence, business support services and regiona

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