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The Amazons of African cinema triumph at the 4th edition of FIFF Cotonou

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The festival featured 18 short films in competition from 14 African countries offering an outstanding selection of the voice of African women.

Shootings at school and home in British Columbia, Canada, leave 10 dead

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A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.

South Africa: Gayton Again Snubs Parliament and Evades Answers On R109.9 Million Mzansi Golden Economy Grants

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[DA] Minister Gayton McKenzie has once again failed to appear in Parliament today where he was due to give answers about the administration of R109 905 992 million in Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) grants.

Africa: The AU Has Frozen the Somaliland Debate - Political Solutions Are Needed

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[ISS] Israel's Somaliland recognition generated unusual cohesion in Africa and beyond, but condemnation hasn't delivered a consensual solution.

Digital News Transformation Fund Introduces Ignite Programme For Early-Stage Publishers

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The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) has announced the launch of Ignite, a new grant programme designed to support early-stage publishers on their

Africa: Afreximbank Accelerates Bahamas Infrastructure Modernization With U.S.$100-Million Facility to Bahamas Striping Group

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[Afreximbank] In a transformative boost to the Caribbean's transport network,African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the disbursement of a US$100 million Receivables Discounting Facility to Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd (BSGC). This funding is to assist with the financing of the rehabilitation and construction of over 200 miles of critical road infrastructure across The Bahamas.

Cape Town: A City In Dialogue With The World

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Cape Town has firmly established itself as one of the most compelling cultural destinations in the global art calendar. Here, contemporary culture does not

Ghana: Speaker Orders Family Values Bill to be Re-Presented to Parliament

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[Ghanaian Times] THE Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has directed that the Proper Human Rights and Family Values Bill be re-scheduled by the Business Committee to be presented to the House for consideration.

Ghana: 12.5 Million Ghanaians Food Insecure - - GSS Report

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[Ghanaian Times] A total of 12.5 million Ghanaians were food insecure as of the third quarter of 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Quarterly Food Insecurity Report.

UN rights chief urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to de‑escalate tensions

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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday called on both Ethiopia and Eritrea to take urgent steps towards de-escalation, amid the precarious situation in the Tigray region,” the UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told the bi-weekly press conference in Geneva tod

US deploys 200 troops to Nigeria to combat Islamist militants

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The United States is set to deploy around 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in training the country’s military to combat Islamist militant groups, according to a U.S. official on Tuesday.

Sudan: Govt Confirms Full Return to Khartoum

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[SNA] Kuwait -- The federal government has confirmed its full return to the capital, Khartoum, and the resumption of its executive duties from within the city, stating that state institutions are now operating from Khartoum with their complete structures in place. It noted that only limited regional and international linkages remain outside the capital for purposes related to humanitarian coordination and official delegations.

Kenya FM to visit Russia over forced conscripts in Ukraine

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Kenya said Tuesday its foreign minister would go to Moscow next month after condemning recruiters luring Kenyans to Russia with promises of lucrative jobs, only to end up fighting alongside its forces

Nigeria: Terrorism - United States to Send Additional 200 Troops to Nigeria

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[Premium Times] The spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters, Samaila Uba said the US troops will not be involved in direct combat operations, an assertion that the newspaper said was corroborated by US officials.

Senegal and Egypt's top diplomats discuss strengthening bilateral relations

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The also spoke about harmonising their positions on regional and international issues ahead of the African Union summit.

Proteas edge Afghanistan after two super overs

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South Africa pull off a memorable victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup as the Proteas edge past their opponents after two super overs in Ahmedabad.

Somalia: Somalia Ranked World's Most Corrupt Country in 2025 Global Index

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[Horn Diplomat] Somalia ranked among the world's most corrupt countries in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday by Transparency International, scoring just 9 out of 100 and placing at the bottom of the global rankings.

Ghana declares Wednesday 'Fugu Day' to promote traditional outfit after online mockery

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The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Africa: AU Executive Council Convenes in Addis Ababa to Shape Continental Strategy for 2026

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) officially commenced today in Addis Ababa, bringing together Foreign Ministers from across the continent at a pivotal moment in the Union's annual decision-making calendar.

United Nations wants 'security guarantees' to monitor DR Congo ceasefire

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It says warring parties on the ground must assure that UN helicopters operating from a key airport would be safe.

This woman fought back when jihadists killed her sons

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Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

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