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Wildfire emergency near Madrid forces over 10,000 to flee as Spain sounds alarm

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Civil Guard officers, firefighters and the Military Emergency Unit battle fierce wildfires near Madrid, with more than 10,000 people evacuated amid extreme heat.

South Africa and Ghana Are in a Real Diplomatic Standoff, and the ICC Just Got Pulled In

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What started as a dispute over one disputed death has escalated into a genuine diplomatic rift between two of Africa's most prominent democracies. South

South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

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Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

WHO urges caution as West Nile virus spreads across Europe

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The warning to strengthen mosquito surveillance comes as locally transmitted cases are reported in Greece, Italy, Spain, Romania, and North Macedonia.

Le Clos would 'love' Commonwealth Games medal record

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South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

Ukrainian drone strike ignites major blaze at Saint Petersburg warehouses

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A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a major fire at a Wildberries warehouse near Saint Petersburg early on Thursday 24 July, sending thick smoke across the city and temporarily disrupting flights at Pulkovo Airport, according to Russian authorities.

Tunisia's jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi in 'critical condition,' lawyers say

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Lawyers for jailed Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi Thursday said his health was "critical" after reports the 85-year-old fainted and suffered severe exhaustion while barred from family visits.

Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries

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The United States announced extra tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies late Thursday, saying the countries had failed to adequately enforce a ban on goods made with forced labor.

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.

South Africa: South Africa Dismisses Ghanaian Petition to ICC Over Migrant Violence

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[allAfrica] South Africa has dismissed as "opportunistic" a petition filed at the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaian nationals seeking an investigation into attacks on foreign migrants, arguing the country's legal system is capable of addressing such cases.

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.

South Africa’s Central Bank Holds Rates Steady

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The South African Reserve Bank surprised markets by holding its repo rate steady at 7%, despite inflation climbing to 5% in June from 4.5% in May. Governor

Africa: Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Continues to Show Strong HIV Prevention Results

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[allAfrica] Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir has continued to demonstrate exceptional protection against HIV infection.

Airtel Africa Picks London for Mobile Money IPO

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Airtel Africa has chosen London for the planned listing of its mobile money unit, Airtel Money, in a deal expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending

AfDB Backs Africa’s First EV Battery Gigafactory

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The African Development Bank has approved a $114 million loan to support construction of Africa’s first battery gigafactory in Morocco. Developed by China’s

Nigeria, South Africa Among Nations Hit by Fresh US Tariffs

AfricaDotcom  

The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of a revised trade framework targeting goods linked to forced labor and other

African Banks Bet Big on Guarantees to Draw Investors

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African governments and development finance institutions are increasingly using debt guarantees to attract private investment into infrastructure as aid

Ghana’s Migration Boom Raises Questions

AfricaDotcom  

African nations including Ghana and Kenya have signed agreements with partners such as Spain, Qatar, and Caribbean states to create legal pathways for

High Financing Costs Stall Africa’s Solar Expansion

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The biggest obstacle to Africa’s renewable energy expansion is no longer expensive technology but the high cost of financing projects, according to a new

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