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Israel swears in new parliament as Netanyahu remains caretaker PM

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Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in

South Sudan vote: UN warns political transition must hold beyond polling day

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South Sudan is just six weeks away from its first national vote since independence, but the United Nations is warning that the real test will come after polling day.

Tearful South African Olympian Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to the Netherlands

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Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.

Gambia opposition leader Ousainou Darboe enters presidential race

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The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up, as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe officially files his candidacy for the December 5 election.

COP31 activists demand better climate finance for Africa

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At COP31 in Antalya, climate activists are pressing world leaders to put climate justice and financing for Africa at the centre of the talks.

Gold miners expelled by Guinea start leaving assembly site in Mali

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On November 7, Bamako announced that it had taken in around 160,000 people expelled from Guinea since the start of operations against illegal mining

US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia

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US general warns the Sahel model-like security deal with Russia could lead to greater instability in Africa.

UN seeks $2 million for Nigerians fleeing insecurity

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The UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) said in a statement that more than 66,000 had fled across the borders by mid-October, three times the number in the same period last year

Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr sends surprise message to boy who lost his legs in Sudan's war

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Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.

'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted

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Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

Spain: 69 candles lit at Toledo Cathedral for train crash victims

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Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended a state funeral at Toledo Cathedral on Tuesday 10 November for the 69 people killed in a devastating high-speed train collision near Urda on 28 October.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass before 650,000 in Córdoba

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass before an estimated 650,000 people in Córdoba, Argentina. The pontiff greeted crowds from his popemobile before urging worshippers to open their hearts and embrace their faith.

Lewis Hamilton visits Egypt’s Rafah border to highlight humanitarian efforts for war-torn Gaza

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Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton has visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing, drawing attention to humanitarian efforts supporting war-torn Gaza.

Cameroonians call for political renewal and change ahead of February 2027 elections.

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Anticipation is building in Cameroon after President Paul Biya called legislative and municipal elections for February 7, 2027.

Africa: Africa Seeks Terms For Backing COP31's Global Electrification Push

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[Bird Story Agency] The COP31 presidency wants electricity to make up 35% of global energy use by 2035, but African countries question how it will be financed and whether it can support industrial growth.

Ousainou Darboe enters Gambian 2026 Presidential race

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The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up, as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe officially files his candidacy for the December 5 election.

Gambia: Electoral Commission Says 12 Presidential Aspirants Submit Papers As Six Withdraw

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[Foroyaa] Twelve of 18 presidential aspirants submitted nomination papers by Monday, November 9, while six withdrew from the process, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says.

Nigeria: Nigerian Airline Removes Passenger After Threat to 'Burn Down' Aircraft

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[Premium Times] "The anger I am feeling can burn down this plane," a passenger allegedly told cabin crew before Air Peace returned its aircraft to the airport ramp and removed him.

DRC: FRN intensifies offensive, putting FARDC under pressure on multiple fronts

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Security is once again deteriorating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In South Kivu, clashes between Congolese forces, backed by Wazalendo militia, and FRN fighters, formerly known as AFC/M23, are intensifying across several front lines.

Belgium: Prince Harry and Meghan visit EU Parliament for child safety event

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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 10 November, to discuss the dangers children face online. The couple met families affected by online abuse before Harry addressed the gathering.

Lyon exhibition celebrates Mali’s Sogo bò heritage

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In Mali, animals dance, sing and tell stories through Sogo bò, a traditional performance combining masks, puppets, music and dance.

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