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Putin hails 'natural allies' at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow

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President Putin welcomed nearly two dozen African leaders to the Kremlin on Wednesday for a two-day Russia-Africa summit.

Vatican: Century of Mercedes-Benz popemobiles goes on display

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From silk-lined limousines to vehicles fitted with bulletproof glass, eight historic popemobiles go on display at the Vatican Museums. The exhibition traces how papal transport has evolved over nearly a century.

Gabon oil rig disaster: Three bodies found, two still missing

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Three bodies have been found following the sinking of an oil rig off the coast of Gabon on Saturday, while the search continues for two people still missing, according to an updated toll released by Gabonese authorities overnight from Wednesday to Thursday.

DRC Ebola clinic celebrates departure of last confirmed cases

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Medical staff were joined by local residents as they celebrated the departure of the last Ebola patients from a treatment center in DR Congo’s Ituri province. It’s the first time the Médicins Sans Frontières-run clinic has had no confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared in May.

A year after Tanzania’s bloody election, victims still await justice

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A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.

Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares

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Opposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.

US convicts Rwandan man who hid genocide role for decades

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Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.

Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands

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Visitors to the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, can once again take home a piece of the Dutch master's art, permanently tattooed on their skin.

Pix of the Day, 29th October, 2026 - Across the world

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Pix of the Day, 29th October, 2026 - Across the world

President Tinubu to 'pray for Nigeria' during Saudi Arabia trip

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He last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.

Cameroonian opposition parties condemn the suspension of Issa Tchiroma’s party

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Cameroonian opposition parties condemned the three-month suspension of Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s political party, the National Salvation Front of Cameroon.

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A period companion designed to help young girls track their period health.

Senegal: What strategies to tackle the debt? [Business Africa]

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Senegal is stepping up negotiations with international creditors to ease its public debt burden, estimated at nearly 130% of GDP in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Brazilians divided after defeated candidate Bolsonaro flees to US

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As Brazilian media reported the news that defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro had fled to the US, public opinion remained divided. The 45-year-old former senator is under investigation over allegations of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion.

Inside the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow

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More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.

Ghana says Russia has backed its bid to join BRICS as a partner country

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Accra is seeking partner status in the bloc of emerging economies, hoping to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.

Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election

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Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic.

The Whispers of Plants

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The Electric Plant Co is using technology to better understand and respond to nature.

Tunisian journalist sentenced to four years in jail on terrorism charges

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International journalism organisations have condemned Zied el-Heni's conviction on terrorism offenses saying its an escalation of Tunisia's assault on the press.

Libya's eastern administration bans nationals from Iran and Afghanistan

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Libya’s Government of National Stability that controls the country’s east has barred citizens of Iran and Afghanistan from entering its territory.

Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night

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Rescue teams worked through the night at the site of a train collision that killed 68 people near Toledo. Cranes continued clearing the wreckage as authorities set up a temporary morgue to identify victims.

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