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Morocco: more than 1,500 prosecutions after Gen Z protests

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A local NGO said that more than 1,500 people participating in the widespread protests in Morocco demanding better healthcare, education and an end to corruption, were facing prosecution by authorities. The protests have lasted for a month.

Africa: Climate Change is Fueling Africa's Next Health Crises, 'One Health' is the Answer

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[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- As the world deals with the combined issues of climate change and global health challenges, the value of the One Health approach has become more evident.

Sudan: Sudanese Doctor Calls for Regional Solidarity to Avert Further Collapse

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[allAfrica] Durban -- The two-year conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces plunged the country's humanitarian, infrastructure, and healthcare systems into a deep crisis.

Tanzanian opposition diminished as dissent is stifled ahead of polls

Africanews  

The country's two main opposition parties are not taking part in the vote and candidates from both have barred from taking part.

Sudan's fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war

BBC News Africa  

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

South Africa: U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Nominee Pledges to Press the Government on 'Unaddressed Concerns"

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[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Leo Brent Bozell III, President Trump's nominee to be ambassador to South Africa faced largely favorable questioning from Republicans and vigorous grilling from Democrats during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday

Uganda-born NY mayoral candidate Mamdani vows to embrace Muslim identity in face of "racist" attacks

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, pledged Friday to further embrace his Muslim identity in response to growing attacks by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his surrogates that he characterized as “racist and baseless.”

Two top opposition leaders arrested in Cameroon as post-election tensions mount ahead of results

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Two top opposition leaders in Cameroon have been arrested, their Union for Change political platform said in a statement on Friday. The news is further adding to post-election tensions in the country.

Africa: Outpouring of Tributes at the Farewell Ceremony for Afreximbank's Professor Oramah

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[allAfrica] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) kicked off a leadership transition in Cairo with a day of tributes marking the conclusion of Professor Benedict Oramah's 10-year tenure as president and chairman of the Board of Directors.

Liberia agrees to accept man at centre of US deportation row

Africanews  

Liberia is willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he is deported from the United States, according to new documents filed in US federal court. Uganda, Ghana and Eswatini all previously refused to take him in.

Madagascar: Madagascar's Generation Z Uprising - A Nation Caught in a Cycle of Hope and Betrayal

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[allAfrica] The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar has once again found itself at a familiar crossroads -- a fallen president, jubilant protesters, and young military men promising a ''new beginning.'' The cycle has become eerily predictable: political euphoria followed by disillusionment, a coup cloaked in patriotism, and eventually, the slow decay of yet another regime.

Ousted Madagascan president stripped of citizenship

BBC News Africa  

Andry Rajoelina, who was removed from power in a coup last week, had already acquired French nationality.

Nigerian president orders major military shake up as rumours of a coup attempt swirl

Africanews  

Nigeria’s president has replaced top security officials as the West African country grapples with unabated violence in the conflict-hit north and myriad security challenges.

Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship as former aid arrested for money laundering

Africanews  

Madagascar’s former president Anch Ratzwelna has been stripped of his nationality after fleeing the country earlier this month amid widespread protests. The news comes as his top advisor is arrested in Mauritius on suspicion of money laundering.

Ivory Coast goes to the polls as Ouattara seeks fourth term

Africanews  

Polls have opened in Ivory Coast where the country is voting to elect its next leader. Longtime President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term. A win would extend his rule to almost two decades.

Record 55 African players feature in new NBA season

AfricaDotcom  

The new NBA season is tipping off with an unprecedented African presence, showcasing a major shift in the league's global talent pool. A record 55 of the

Chepngetich banned, but marathon record stands

AfricaDotcom  

Kenya’s marathon star Ruth Chepngetich has been handed a three-year doping ban after admitting to anti-doping rule violations, though her

Met’s ‘Divine Egypt’ exhibition showcases ancient gods

AfricaDotcom  

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition, Divine Egypt, brings ancient Egyptian deities to life, showcasing about 210 works, including pieces

Lawrence Okolie to headline historic boxing card in Nigeria

AfricaDotcom  

British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie is set to make history on 19 December by headlining his first professional bout in Africa, scheduled

Can green design cool Cameroon’s capital city?

AfricaDotcom  

Yaoundé is facing a boiling point as rapid urbanization replaces its green hills with concrete and asphalt. A recent study forecasts the city could

Rare fynbos species rediscovered after 40 years

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After nearly four decades of obscurity, a rare fynbos species, Erica cunoniensis, has been rediscovered in South

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