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Thousands took to the streets of Accra, demanding the government to put an end to illegal mining in Ghana, also known as Galamsey, and denouncing its harmful impact on the environment. They also called for the release of those who were arrested during a similar protest in September.

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Tunisians are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the country's presidential election, which the opposition has said is neither free nor fair. Kais Saied, who is seeking a second term in office, is accused of trying to limit the number of candidates running against him.

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As it tries to quell an outbreak of mpox, the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off vaccinations against the disease. 265,000 doses were given to the DRC by the EU and US; they have been administered in Kivu province and Goma. DRC accounts for more than 80% of mpox cases in Africa this year.

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Some waving Palestinian flags, crowds of protesters took to the streets of Cape Town to demand an end to the Israel-Gaza war. It comes as the conflict is on the brink of entering its second year, and as the death toll in Gaza climbs higher, with almost 42,000 killed according to its health ministry.

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Mohamed Muizzu is expected to seek a bailout worth hundreds of millions of dollars during his India visit.

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With a successful acting career under his belt, Johnny Depp is taking on the art world, launching an exhibition dubbed 'A Bunch of Stuff'. Described as an 'immersive exhibition', it features Depp's artworks from different stages of his life, including paintings and journal extracts.

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Zimbabwe's government is to begin compensating local and foreign farmers over the land invasions which took place in the country in the early 2000s. Initial compensation of 20 million dollars will be distributed to some of those who have been affected by the invasions ordered by Robert Mugabe.

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President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

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A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post-colonial leaders vying for power.

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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said his investigation has gathered evidence “indicating that Tarhunah residents have been subjected to crimes amounting to war crimes.

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France world cup winner Paul Pogba has seen his initial four-year doping ban cut to eighteen months, meaning that he should be able to be back on the pitch next year. It comes after Pogba tested positive for testosterone. Addressing his fans, the 31 year old said 'the nightmare is finally over'.

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French President Emmanuel Macron addressed delegations from dozens of states and countries at the 19th Francophone summit, championing what he described as the values of the French-speaking world. Macron also touched upon the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. The summit continues at the Grand Palais today.

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Crowds of Tunisians took to the streets once again to voice their discontent with President Kais Saied, ahead of the country's presidential election on October 6. With most of his opponents in jail or barred from running, Saied has been accused of stamping out political competition.

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The health ministry has released guidelines and these say that the patients will not receive any visitors in the next 14 days,and they will receive only one caregiver at a time.

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President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.

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With his major opponents imprisoned or left off the ballot, Tunisian President Kais Saied faces few obstacles to winning re-election on Sunday, five years after riding anti-establishment backlash to a first term.

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Tristan Stubbs hits an unbeaten maiden one-day international century as South Africa defeat Ireland by 174 runs Dhabi to seal a series win in Abu Dhabi.

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Supporters and opponents of Kenya's deputy president clashed Friday at public forums over an impeachment motion against him, which was introduced in parliament by the ruling alliance this week.

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A court hears that Nkosinathi Phakathi, who mostly targeted children, is sentenced to multiple life terms.

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"What we are witnessing today is the failure of diplomacy over a long period of time. And things are getting out of out of control," the associate fellow with Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) said.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a heated debate over the upcoming environmental policy, a newly formed coalition of civil society organizations, known as VOCAL (Voice of Organizations in Coffee Alliance), is pushing back against demands from developing nations like Ethiopia for an extension for the enforcement of the upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).