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Joint Egyptian-Chinese excavation uncovers ancient sacred lake in Karnak

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An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission announced in Luxor on Saturday that they have uncovered an ancient "sacred lake" at the Montu Temple precinct in the Karnak Temple Complex in the city renowned for its rich monuments in southern Egypt.

Egypt's FM welcomes US envoy for talks in Cairo on boosting bilateral cooperation

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty welcomed U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Cairo on Sunday for talks on bolstering the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States.

Somalia: Somalia Leaders Back Unity, Elections Push At National Consultative Meeting

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired a virtual meeting of the National Consultative Council (NCC) on Saturday, bringing together federal and regional leaders to review the country's security, political process and humanitarian challenges.

Women 'main victims' of Sudan crisis as sexual violence used as weapon of war

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Women are the main victims of abuse in Sudan's war, facing "the world's worst" sexual violence and other crimes committed with impunity, a rights activist turned social affairs minister for the army-backed government says.

Somalia: Somali Forces Say 28 Al-Shabab Fighters Killed in Southern Operations

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[Shabelle] Kismayo -- Somalia's elite Danab commandos, backed by Jubbaland's Darawish forces, have killed at least 28 al-Shabab militants in a series of operations in remote areas on the outskirts of Kudhaa district in southern Somalia, security officials said on Sunday.

Uganda: The Role of Technology in Bringing Banking Closer

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[Nile Post] By Brian Andresile

Uganda: Uganda Law Society Condemns Assault On Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi, Vows Legal Action

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[Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly condemned the violent home invasion and assault on Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi at her residence in Magere, Wakiso District, describing the incident as a grave abuse of state power and a violation of fundamental human rights.

Sudan: Race to Save Sudan's Plundered Heritage As Museums Fall Victim to War

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[RFI] In almost three years of civil war in Sudan, the country's museums have been ravaged, with thousands of its archaeological treasures looted and feared trafficked. Researchers in Sudan and beyond are racing to catalogue and recover the losses, estimated at $110 million.

Kenya: From Family Farm to Climate Tech - How One Kenyan Woman Is Helping Farmers Outsmart Drought

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[UN News] "Giving up is not an option - so many people depend on you," the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change on agriculture production.

Africa: Growing Demand for Local Products in Africa's €1bn Baby Food Market

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[RFI] Across Africa, a third of children under the age of five suffer from chronic malnutrition, according to Unicef, while in recent years the baby food industry has been rocked by a series of scandals, many involving major multinationals. But a growing number of local agri-food companies are moving into the baby food market.

Senegal: Senegal's Afcon Win Lifts Mood As Debt Talks Loom

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[Daba Finance] Senegal's football team beat hosts Morocco in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final over the weekend, triggering street celebrations across Dakar and other cities.

Africa: Africa Investment Report Shows Uneven Recovery After Market Reset

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[Daba Finance] African companies disclosed US$3.8 billion in funding in 2025, with deal volume up 32% and the number of announced transactions rising 8% from a year earlier, according to Briter's Africa Investment Report 2025.

Africa: African Tech Funding Rises to $4.1b in 2025 As Debt Takes Larger Role

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[Daba Finance] African tech startups raised US$4.1 billion in 2025, up 25% from a year earlier, marking the strongest funding year since 2022, according to Partech's annual Africa Tech Venture Capital Report released January 22, 2026.

Wife of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine in hospital after soldiers raid her house

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The wife of Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine speaks to journalists from her hospital bed in Kampala, describing what she says was an overnight raid on her home by armed men searching for her husband.

Egypt's El-Sissi again rejects Israeli efforts to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza

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President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt reiterated Saturday his country’s rejection of Israeli efforts to transfer Palestinians out of their territories in the Gaza Strip.

Protesters in Johannesburg call on US to release Venezuela's Maduro

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Hundreds of demonstrators marched to the United States Consulate embassy in Johannesburg, South Africa, to hand over a memorandum calling for the release of former president Nicolas Maduro.

More than 640,000 people affected by catastrophic Mozambique floods

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Catastrophic flooding across Mozambique has affected more than 640,000 people, authorities say, with more than half of those in Gaza province.

South Africa: Sunrisers Soar Into Fourth Successive SA20 Final

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[Scrolla] Sunrisers Eastern Cape stormed into the Betway SA20 final with a commanding seven-wicket win over the Paarl Royals in qualifier two at the Wanderers on Friday.

Road collision involving fuel tanker causes huge fire in Nairobi

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Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from the scene as firefighters worked to contain the blaze

Singing contest in Rio prison offers creative outlet for women behind bars

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Within a vast, echoing multipurpose hall, the fifteen candidates took turns to sing their hearts out on a purple-themed stage in front of an audience made up of prison officials, volunteers and fellow detainees, who clapped and sang along with them

Ivory Coast's Ouattara makes brother deputy PM in reshuffle

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Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced a government reshuffle Friday in which most ministers retained their posts and his brother, the current defence minister, also became deputy premier

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