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Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic relations as northern conflict escalates sharply
An Ethiopia Eritrea sever diplomatic relations Tigray conflict crisis has erupted across the Horn of Africa. On Thursday, Ethiopia announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara. Furthermore, Ethiopian authorities…
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UK Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal stalls as Chagossian elders fear time is running out
A UK Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal stalls situation has generated widespread anxiety among displaced islanders. Signed in May 2025, the historic treaty would grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago.…
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Murdered for their eyes: people with albinism living in terror in Madagascar.
A record year of killings against people with albinism. Madagascar is experiencing its worst recorded year of killings of people with albinism, according to Albinos Madagascar, an organisation established in…
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Algeria Becomes Main Departure Country for Migrants Heading to Spain
Frontex, the EU border agency, reports a big drop in irregular arrivals to Europe this year. Over the first eight months of 2026, arrivals fell 35 percent compared with the…
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Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of Backing Rebels
Ethiopia’s army chief has accused Eritrea, Sudan, Egypt and other outside powers of supporting a new rebel alliance in the north. Marshal Birhanu Jula said Ethiopia’s historic rivals can no…
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Morocco Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El-Mansouri as First Woman to Lead Government
King Mohammed VI of Morocco appointed Fatima Ezzahra El-Mansouri as head of government on September 29, making her the first woman to hold the position in the country’s history. El-Mansouri…
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In Ethiopia, After Rebel Groups Launch Offensives, the Country Is on the Brink of ‘Total War’
Fighting broke out across northern Ethiopia on the evening of Tuesday, September 22, after months of growing tension between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and a powerful political and military…
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The Arriving ‘Super El Niño’ Could Wipe $20 Billion Off Africa’s Growth
East Africa is preparing for a “Super El Niño” that could be the strongest ever in 2026. The phenomenon will intensify the October to December rainy season, bringing floods, landslides,…
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US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
A major foreign investment package was approved to fund a massive uranium mining project, marking a strategic return to the West African nation years after military troops withdrew. The multi-million-dollar…
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In Southern Angola, the Specter of a New Drought Under “Super El Niño”
Southern Africa has been on the front lines of climate disruption for about a decade, and the situation could worsen with the approaching “super El Niño.” Provinces near the Namibian…
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Rare Ethiopian manuscript stolen by British forces triggers restitution row
An international dispute erupted after a rare centuries-old religious manuscript looted during nineteenth-century colonial military campaigns appeared at a foreign auction house.
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$15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide.
A historic fund amid declining international support. Frontline activists and survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) have welcomed the launch of the Her Horizon Fund, an unprecedented philanthropic initiative worth…
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Kenya offers amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave
A government directive ordering the closure of foreign-operated small businesses triggered widespread panic among regional migrant communities.
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Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed mutiny: What to know
The ruling military administration accused foreign powers of backing a failed military mutiny targeting a major airbase. Government officials claimed that external intelligence networks incited mutinous soldiers to launch the…
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La ONU respalda la iniciativa africana para redibujar el mapa del mundo.
Una nueva representación del mundo. La Asamblea General de la ONU respaldó una iniciativa liderada por países africanos para promover mapas que representen con mayor precisión el tamaño relativo de…
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Nigeria will need more than a bigger army to tackle security challenges
Nigeria’s decision to expand its army reflects the scale of a security crisis that has spread across the country. President Bola Tinubu announced four new military divisions and the recruitment…
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China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil
Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted his first state visit to Egypt in ten years, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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Relative of Afghans who aided US military deported to Africa
The United States government has deported dozens of individuals to the Central African Republic. Including a young Afghan national whose immediate family actively collaborated with the American military.
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Turkiye, Somalia forces free cargo vessel hijacked by pirates
Turkish and Somali security forces successfully retook a commercial cargo ship that had been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland state.
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Algeria Wildfires Kill Hundreds
Unprecedented wildfires swept through eastern Algeria between August 26 and 30. The interior ministry reported 12 deaths on Wednesday but has not released updated figures. Independent counts suggest over 200…
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Dutch Court Hands Life Sentence to Rwandan Man for Genocide Role
A Dutch court has sentenced a Rwandan man to life in prison for his role in the murder of thousands during the 1994 genocide. The Hague district court found Eugene…
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Turkish, Somali Forces Free Hijacked Cargo Ship
Turkish and Somali forces have freed a cargo ship held by pirates off Somalia’s coast. The operation took place near Puntland, a semi-autonomous region. Somali authorities said 14 pirates died…
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Tunisia Faces Severe Bottled Water Shortage After Scorching August
Tunisia is running out of bottled water. Supermarket and shop shelves have been empty for weeks. The country has grown heavily dependent on bottled water, with average consumption rising from…
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Guinea-Bissau Votes on Constitutional Reform Amid Turmoil
Guinea-Bissau is voting on a constitutional referendum on Sunday, August 30. The vote was hastily organized by General Horta N’Tam. He seized power in a coup in November 2025. Presidential…
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Armed Raid on Cattle Camp Kills at Least 49 in South Sudan
An armed raid on a seasonal cattle camp and village in northwest South Sudan has killed at least 49 people, local officials said. The attack, which also wounded 33 others,…
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DRC Begins Vaccinating Front-line Healthcare Workers Against Ebola
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola, prioritising health workers and other front-line personnel. But the vaccine being distributed this week is licensed for another strain.…
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Chad Accuses Sudan of Air Strike Near Shared Border That Killed 12
An air strike near Chad’s border with Sudan has killed at least 12 people, with Chad accusing the Sudanese army of launching it. A Chadian security source said the strike…
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Mass Grave Found in Guinea Sparks Execution Fears
Six bodies were discovered on Monday, August 24. They were found in a mass grave in Sabakhouré. The victims were blindfolded with their hands tied. The site is near the…
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US Aid Cuts Threaten Ghana’s Child Immunisation Gains
Ghana faces a $78.2 million health funding gap. The shortfall follows the suspension of USAID programmes. In total, the country has lost $156 million across several health areas. These include…
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Zambia Opposition Leader Questioned Over Treason Amid Election Fallout
Zambia’s main opposition leader Brian Mundubile, runner-up in this month’s disputed presidential election, is being questioned by police over alleged treason. Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu are in…