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Egypt demands permanent seats for Africa, Arab States at UN Security Council

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Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Egypt's Foreign Minister said he could 'not accept' that Africa and Arab nations do not have permanent representatives at the UN Security Council. He also called for a ceasefire in Gaza, saying that his government's priority was to put an end to the fighting.

Israel deploys troops to northern border amid concerns of possible ground offensive in Lebanon

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After the Israeli military announced it was gearing up for a potential ground invasion in Lebanon, Israel has deployed troops to its northern border. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in the past week, with Israeli strikes killing hundreds in Lebanon.

Marburg virus outbreak kills six in Rwanda

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Most of the victims are healthcare workers in the intensive care unit, the health minister says.

Somalia's PM to Ethiopia: Somalia has 'rights to defend its territorial integrity'

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Speaking at the UN, Somalia's Prime Minister denounced Ethiopia's agreement with Somaliland earlier this year to lease a strip of coastline, accusing Ethiopia of violating Somalia's territorial integrity. Earlier this year, Somalia expelled the Ethiopian ambassador due to the port row.

France's Mr Africa spills the beans on secret cash

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Long a confidant of French and African leaders, Robert Bourgi lifts the lid on post-colonial relations.

Bold and fearless: Nigeria's latest star to headline in London

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Ruger takes his distinctive twist on Afrobeats to the stage in the UK capital.

Africa: Lives Can Be Saved Despite Drug-Resistant Infections

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[allAfrica] New York -- World leaders commit to action at UN General Assembly

Africa: AAI Celebrates 40th Annual Awards Gala Honoring African Leadership and Philanthropy

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[AAI] The Africa-America Institute (AAI) marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, September 24th, with its 40th Annual Awards Gala. The prestigious event, held in New York City, brought together an impressive array of distinguished leaders from Africa, across the diaspora, and the United States to celebrate achievements in African leadership and philanthropy.

South Africa win first Rugby Championship since 2019

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South Africa hammer Argentina in Nelspruit to win the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019.

17 people killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa

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Seventeen people, including 15 women, were killed in two mass shootings that took place in close proximity to each other in a rural town in South Africa, police said Saturday.

FIFAfrica 2024: Internet freedom and democratization in question

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This 11th edition brought critical attention to the state of digital democracy in the region, covering topics such as human rights, online freedom of expression, and enhancing internet access for people with disabilities, sparking vibrant discussions.

Hezbollah group confirms death of its leader and founder Hassan Nasrallah

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed on Saturday that its leader and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut the previous day.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new sex assault allegations in woman's lawsuit

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with new sexual assault allegations Friday as a woman filed a lawsuit in New York saying she was repeatedly raped and drugged at the music mogul's homes and became pregnant after one of the encounters.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in strike, Israel says

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Israel's military said that it carried out a precise airstrike while Hezbollah leadership met at their headquarters in Dahiyeh, south of Beirut

Tunisia passes law to strip courts of power over election authority

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Tunisia’s parliament amended a law on Friday, stripping power from courts over decisions made by an embattled election authority whose members are appointed by President Kais Saied.

Manhunt underway as 17 people killed in South Africa mass shooting

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Fifteen women and two men were killed in a targeted attack on a village in Lusikisiki police say.

Fashion brand Maxhosa Africa presents collection in Paris

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The brand focuses on knitwear, and this collection was no exception. The styles varied a great deal, from dresses, to coords, from skirts to trouser pairings.

Unexploded missiles pose threat to Palestinians in central Gaza Strip

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Residents in the central town of Deir al-Balah are among those complaining about a worrying lack of response from agencies tasked with removing the ordnances.

Rwandan army, rebel forces shell Congolese civilians - Human Rights Watch

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In a report released Thursday, the rights group said the two entities have throughout 2024 indiscriminately shelled displacement camps and other densely populated areas near Goma, capital of Congo's North Kivu province

Iran warns Israel against Lebanon ground invasion

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Israel is preparing for a possible ground assault on Lebanon, its army chief said Wednesday as Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets across the border and a missile aimed at Tel Aviv that was the militant group’s deepest strike yet

Netanyahu slams Iran at UN General Assembly, as Israel continues to exchange fire with Hezbollah

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During his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran that there was 'No place in Iran' that Israel can't reach. It comes as Israel continues to exhange fire with Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.