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China's President Xi to hold talks with Egyptian counterpart in Cairo

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The two are expected to exchange views on bilateral ties and ⁠international ​and regional issues of ​common concern.

China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'security risks'

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Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Ex-head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in jail 12 years after his arrest

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His brother tells the BBC his family have not been allowed to see him "in all these years".

Kenyan mothers die by the hundreds in childbirth as health care remains weak

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Kilifi County in Kenya saw 532 mothers die for every 100,000 live births while the national average was 355 deaths, according to the latest government data in 2022.

Iran, Oman agree temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor

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Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway, as Tehran dismissed U.S. claims that mines had been cleared and warned that the strait could remain closed unless its conditions are met.

Police race to respond after gangs storm Kenscoff, kidnapping dozens

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Police in Haiti are scrambling to respond after armed men attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful community near Port-au-Prince. At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in one of the country’s largest mass abductions in years.

Atlantic storm Dolly not Linked to Dolly Parton's death

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The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday.

Dolly Parton, country music icon,dies at 80, after a remarkable career spanning music, film and philanthropy

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From a log cabin in rural Tennessee to the world's biggest stages, Dolly Parton built a career that transcended music — leaving behind a legacy of songs, stories, laughter and generosity that touched generations.

Thousands gather in Lagos Nigeria to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birth

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Thousands of Muslim worshippers filled the streets of Lagos on Tuesday for Eid al-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad with processions, prayers and religious activities. The celebration also highlighted messages of unity and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims.

Nigeria orders manhunt after deadly mass kidnapping

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to track down gunmen accused of killing dozens of people and abducting residents from four villages in Niger state.

Guinea-Bissau to vote on constitution expanding presidential powers

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The referendum is due to take place on August 30, followed by general elections in December. The vote is therefore being closely watched as Guinea-Bissau attempts to move from military rule back toward an elected government

Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton

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The move follows the departures of Casemiro and a serious knee injury to Manuel Ugarte, leaving United looking to strengthen in midfield.

Egypt: Sufi muslims celebrate Mawlid al-Nabawi in Cairo

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Holding banners and saying religious chants, hundreds of Egyptian Muslims gathered in Cairo on Tuesday to mark the birth of prophet Mohammed.

Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks

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The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.

Washington urges countries to cut economic ties with Tehran

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The United States launched a new campaign against Iran, seeking to block all of its potential sources of revenue and telling nations to cut economic ties with Tehran. If countries fail to do so, Washington said they will face US retaliation.

Uganda: Investigations into former Speaker of the House dropped

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Ugandan authorities have announced that investigations into the former Speaker of the House, Anita Among, have been dropped. In May, Among was confined to her home in Kampala, following a corruption probe.

Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video

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The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.

Madrid declares Ceuta a “national security interest”

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Nearly a month on, the situation in Ceuta remains tense. Around 80,000 people crossed illegally from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. Now, Spain has declared Ceuta a “national security interest” and is creating a new coordination body bringing several authorities together.

Tanzania vice president resigns, citing president’s desire for change

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Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy.

Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028

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Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.

Ethiopia bids to host Africa Cup of Nations 2028 after 52 years

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Ethiopia is officially in the race to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, potentially bringing the continent’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time in more than 50 years.

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