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Brazil launches major security operation ahead of BRICS Summit

“As of today, we will have vessels on the water 24 hours a day. These are ships and smaller vessels controlling the entire maritime space,” said Navy Captain, Elinton Coutinho.

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Uganda secretly sends hundreds of troops to DR Congo: UN experts

As many as 1,000 troops have deployed in Bunia, as well as to the Mahagi and Djugu territories in Ituri province without Kinshasa's authorization, according to UN experts. Ugandan authorities say the deployment is meant to tackle the thr...

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Mali junta chief extends army rule by five years, rules out elections

The bill granting Gen. Assimi Goita an unelected presidential mandate was approved by Mali's transitional parliament on Thursday.

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Fragile peace in Eastern DRC

In eastern DRC, hopes for lasting peace remain fragile. The M23 rebel group, which controls key territory, responded cautiously to the June 27 peace deal signed in Washington between Kinshasa and Kigali. The accord pledges to respect bor...

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Russia becomes first to recognize Afghanistan's Taliban government

Moscow previously removed the group, which has ruled over Afghanistan since 2021 and has been accused of grave human rights abuses against the civilian population, from its list of outlawed organisations.

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Zambia ends cholera outbreak after weeks without new infections

After five weeks without a single new infection, Zambia is officially declaring an end to its latest cholera outbreak. The final wave of infections saw 496 cases and claimed 9 lives. Health Minister Elijah Muchima confirmed the last reco...

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Morocco explores its digital future at the 2025 Gaming Expo

More than 100 companies from Morocco and other countries, including France, Japan, South Korea, or the United States, are participating to showcase their latest offerings in the video game industry.

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Funeral for Diogo Jota and André Silva scheduled for Saturday

The funeral for the late Portuguese footballers Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva will be held this Saturday.

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From flood to famine: Rainfall chaos fuels Africa’s drought crisis

Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, have increased in frequency by a factor of two or three since 1990 and are expected to intensify further.

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French Foreign Minister denounces spy charges against couple in Iran

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been imprisoned in Iran for three years.

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Ancient DNA reveals genetic link between early Egypt and Mesopotamia

This discovery supports long-suspected ties between Egypt and Mesopotamia, once inferred only from trade goods and shared pottery styles. The Nile, researchers say, likely acted as an “ancient superhighway” for both people and ideas.

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South Africa reports new bird flu outbreak on poultry farms

Authorities are implementing containment measures to prevent further spread.

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Search continues after ferry sinks near Bali

Many survivors were pulled from the sea unconscious after hours adrift. Family members, gripped by fear, gathered at the port desperate for news. 32 people remain missing.

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U.S. pauses military aid to Ukraine over depleted weapons stockpile

The Kremlin welcomed the development, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming it proves Western arsenals are being depleted and predicting that less aid will hasten the end of the conflict.

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Sudan: RSF paramilitaries and allies declare parallel government

In Sudan, the Tasis alliance announced on Tuesday, July 1, the creation of a governance council. This coalition of armed groups, political parties, and civil society organizations, allied with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries, was...

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DRC celebrates the centenary of Patrice Lumumba's birth

An official ceremony was held in the Democratic Republic of Congo to honour his memory at the mausoleum where his remains are housed in Kinshasa.

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Trump announces surprise summit with five African Nations

It is set to be the first multilateral US-Africa summit since Trump started his second term. On the agenda: regional security, but foremost trade and opportunities for economic cooperation.

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Anxiety grips Haitians in U.S. over termination of protected status

A US federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for Haitians in the US.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty on two counts, escapes prison for life

The hip hop star was found guilty of prostitution-related offenses but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

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Three killed after AU military helicopter crashes at Mogadishu airport

The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Three surviving passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment, according to the African Union mission in Somalia.

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In Morocco, women keep the art of traditional rug-weaving alive

In the town of Taznakht in southeastern Morocco, a women's cooperative preserves a centuries-old craftsmanship that goes back to Berber tribes: weaving the Ouaouzguit rug.

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Medgar Evers remembered as political violence rises in America

The gathering served both as a commemoration and a call to continue the work Evers began—defending democracy, demanding justice, and protecting the right to dissent.

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ECOWAS calls for restraint in violent protests in Togo

Togo has been shaken by violent protests against cost of living and the regime by Faure Gnassingbé, who has concentrated executive power in his hands through a recent constitutional reform.

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World will have to learn to live with heatwaves, UN says

A heatwave is currently gripping Europe, with temperatures reaching over 40°C in several countries.

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USAID officially shuts doors, American government announces

It's the end of an era: six decades of development and humanitarian aid around the world have culminated in the shuttering of the U.S. government agency, one of the first objectives of Trump's second term as U.S. president.

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Iran reportedly suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

The development raises fresh concerns over Iran’s nuclear transparency, though it remains unclear how the IAEA will respond or how the suspension will affect ongoing monitoring efforts.

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One child is displaced every five seconds in MENA region conflicts

Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa affect one of the most vulnerable population groups the most: children. According to UNICEF, an estimated 110 million children currently live in conflict situations in the region.

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Former Liberian president William Tolbert reburied 45 years later

Liberia's former President William Tolbert has been symbolically reburied, 45 years after he was murdered during a coup. Thirteen of his cabinet members were also executed.

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Mali's armed forces say they killed 80 militants after attacks

Mali’s armed forces say they have killed 80 al Qaeda-linked militants following a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts in central and western parts of the country.

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Oman, Egypt urge U.S and Iran to resume negotiations

At a joint news conference in Cairo, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and Egypt's Badr Abdelatty called on Washington and Tehran to stabilise the ceasefire and return to the negotiating table.

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