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Annual military music festival gets underway on Moscow's Red Square

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Twenty-seven teams from 10 countries are taking part this year, including from Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Zimbabwe.

Eswatini government faces court challenge over US deportees

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A group of human rights lawyers and NGOs says the country's acceptance of five third-country deportees is unconstitutional.

UK's Chagos Islands deal 'significant victory', says Pope

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Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.

US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

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His lawyers accuse the government of trying to "coerce" him to plead guilty by threatening to deport him "halfway across the world".

UK compensates Kenyans effected in 2021 military fire

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A long wait for justice comes to an end in Kenya. The UK government has agreed to pay £2.9 million, or $4 million, in compensation to over 7,000 residents in Laikipia, after a wildfire sparked by a British military exercise devastated the region in 2021.

Guinea’s junta suspends three main political parties

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Ahead of a controversial constitutional referendum campaign, Guinea’s military junta moves to suspend three major political parties, including that of former President Alpha Conde, for three months.

Congo prosecutor seeks death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila

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On Friday, the country’s public prosecutor called for the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, who is being tried in absentia for treason, war crimes, and supporting the M23 rebel group.

Malawi: The Man of the Cloth - Chakwera's Journey from Pulpit to Power and the Promise of a New Malawi

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[allAfrica] A view from afar

Japan deepens Africa ties with 300 new cooperation agreements at TICAD9

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A major boost in Japan-Africa relations as 300 cooperation agreements were signed during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on Africa's Development, or TICAD9, held this week.

Peace efforts stall as violence escalates in Eastern DRC

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Despite recent diplomatic efforts, violence continues to escalate in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where thousands have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced, the United Nations warns.

Fresh graves unearthed in Kenya near Shakahola cult tragedy

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More than two years after the discovery of over 400 bodies linked to a doomsday cult in Shakahola Forest, authorities have uncovered five more bodies in a nearby village in Kilifi County. In addition to the exhumed remains, ten human body parts were found scattered across nearby thickets.

Springtime in Tunis: Mediterranean Magic, Music, and Markets

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Spring transforms Tunis into a vibrant playground of culture, history, and celebration. To begin, visitors can soak in ten days of global beats at the

From Benga to Rumba: How One Record Shop Safeguards African Music History

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In the heart of Nairobi’s Kenyatta Market, James “Jimmy” Rugami’s vinyl store stands as a timeless sanctuary for African music. For over 30 years, Rugami

How a Tomato Brand Became Nigeria’s Market Measuring Stick

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In Nigerian markets, a unique unit of measurement tells a story of cultural adaptation and brand legacy. The term “derica,” used widely to measure dry

Tyla and Maphorisa Lead Spotify’s 2025 Impact List

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Spotify’s 2025 Global Impact List has crowned Tyla and DJ Maphorisa as South Africa’s biggest global exports, showcasing how Mzansi’s sound is shaping

What Luxury Travel Can Teach Us About Protecting Wild Spaces

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Witnessing a Super Tusker in Amboseli, Kenya sparked an unexpected lesson for the writer: conservation storytelling is as much about integrity and intention

African Studios Take Gaming’s Biggest Stage with Stories of Culture and Heritage

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African game studios are making a powerful debut at Gamescom, the world's largest gaming fair, showcasing titles rooted in the continent's rich history

Japan Names ‘Hometowns’ for Nigerians and Other Africans in Bold Cultural Push

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In an innovative move to strengthen ties with Africa, Japan has designated specific cities as “hometowns” for citizens from several African nations.

Nahous: Lagos’ New Cultural Hub Revives a Historic Landmark

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In Lagos, the long-abandoned Federal Palace Hotel has been reimagined as Nahous, a cultural hub blending history with modern creativity. Spearheaded by

The US teenagers wowed by African prom dresses

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"I left like a Disney princess," says a prom goer about her dress, one of many custom-made in Nigeria.

Uganda agrees to take deported migrants from US if they don't have criminal records

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Uganda has agreed to a deal with the United States to take deported migrants as long as they don't have criminal records and are not unaccompanied minors, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

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