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The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.

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In the call with Xi, Putin emphasized that Russia-China relations are based on shared interests, equality and mutual benefits, noting they “don’t depend on internal political factors and the current international environment”

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A fire raged through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people, officials said

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Palestinians return to Gaza to find their homes in ruins after 15 months of intense conflict and massive bombardments.

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The Rwanda-backed rebels took the city of Minova after dislodging government forces on Tuesday. Located on the shores of Lake Kivu, Minova is a nerve center for logistics and supplies to Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu

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The visits of William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey underscores Trump's connection with evangelism.

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Gang violence has left more than 700,000 Haitians homeless in recent years, with many crowding into makeshift and unsanitary shelters after gunmen razed their homes

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Italian police were acting on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, reports say.

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Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw.

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[UNHCR] Over one million people have arrived in South Sudan, having fled the conflict in Sudan, setting a new record in the ongoing humanitarian and displacement crisis ignited by nearly two years of fighting.

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[The Conversation Africa] Mozambique's political history has been marred by violence, disputed elections and authoritarian control. The pattern continues. As the 2024 elections have shown, Mozambique remains trapped in a cycle of violence and instability. Mass protests due to widespread allegations of electoral fraud and police violence led to the deaths of dozens of people and widescale destruction.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Ghana's introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for Africa's push toward seamless cross-border travel and trade integration.

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[Agenzia Fides] Johannesburg -- At least 78 illegal miners have died in the Stilfontein gold mine in South Africa after the police blocked the entrance to the mine in August 2024 to force them to leave the site and surrender to the authorities. Since August last year, when the South African authorities decided to close the mine to counter widespread illegal mining, which, according to the Minister of Mines, has cost the South African economy more than $3 billion in 2024 alone, nearly 2,000 illegal miners have come out of the mine so far.

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[Premium Times] The Oxfam report says only 16 per cent of Nigeria's climate change projects included gender as a key objective and a mere 1 per cent prioritised gender equality as the main goal.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has revealed that he will not attend President William Ruto's development tour in Vihiga County as he is currently on a foreign development tour in Europe.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Twenty-three individuals, including Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who were arrested during anti-abduction protests in Nairobi, failed to take a plea for the second time when they were arraigned before a Nairobi law court.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Donald J. Trump, Sr., on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Rule of Law Caucus has announced its unanimous decision to boycott the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), citing serious concerns about the erosion of legislative independence and alleged Executive interference in the affairs of the Legislature.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Stanton Witherspoon, the well-known CEO of The Spoon Network and host of the popular Liberian talk show "SPOON Talk," has publicly expressed deep remorse for his unintentional role in the wire fraud case known as Operation Nightingale. The case, which involved the sale of fraudulent nursing diplomas, has affected thousands, and Witherspoon's involvement has drawn widespread attention.

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[Nile Post] The Directorate of Interpol and International Relations (DIIR) has launched an internal investigation following allegations of corruption in the issuance of Certificates of Good Conduct.

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[Nile Post] The Auditor General, Edward Akol, has raised serious concerns over the government's Shs723.4 billion investment in Dei-Biopharma Limited, citing a lack of transparency and due diligence.