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Putin calls Alaska talks with Trump “frank” as Ukraine war rages

The Russian president said the meeting had brought Russia and the United States 'closer to the necessary decisions' to end the war in Ukraine.

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South Africa slams U.S. human rights report as “deeply flawed”

Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola recently warned that repeated U.S. interference in South Africa’s domestic affairs had pushed bilateral relations “to a low.”

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In Cameroon, sustainable cocoa farming helps protect wildlife

Through the Congo Basin Landscapes Initiative, local Indigenous farmers in Cameroon receive training and equipment to improve yields while protecting the rainforest.

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France demands release of diplomat arrested in Mali

The junta took Yann Vezilier into custody recently along with others, accusing them of taking part in an alleged plot to destabilise the country.

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DR Congo government rejects Kenya's naming of consul to occupied Goma

Kinshasa said the appointment amounted to disrespect for the country’s territorial integrity and could appear to legitimise the M23’s occupation of the eastern city.

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France says citizen arrested in Mali is accredited embassy employee

The junta took Yann Vezilier into custody recently along with others, accusing them of taking part in an alleged plot to destabilize the country.

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People in Gaza scramble for food aid as death toll from hunger rises

The United Nations warns that levels of starvation and malnutrition in Gaza are at their highest level since the war began.

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Dozens of Israelis arrested in protest to demand end to Gaza war

Thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday in a nationwide strike amid fears further fighting could endanger the 50 hostages believed to still be in Gaza.

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South Africa starts 'national dialogue' about poverty, inequality

South African is starting a “national dialogue” that is meant to bring all sectors of society together to discuss the country’s most pressing issues and find solutions.

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At least 18 dead after bus plunges off bridge in El Harrach

A tragic bus crash in Algiers has left 18 people dead and 24 others injured after a passenger bus veered off a bridge and plunged into the Oued El Harrach streambed around 5:45 p.m. Friday.

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U.S. to prioritize White South Africans in refugee admissions

Just three months after the first group of White South Africans arrived in the United States under a special refugee program, the Trump administration is now preparing to cap total refugee admissions at around 40,000 for 2026, according ...

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Ghana holds state funeral for 8 helicopter crash victims

Ghana has bid a final farewell to the eight victims of one of the country's worst air disasters in more than a decade.

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Zelenskyy set to meet U.S. president Monday after no ceasefire deal

Talks between the U.S. President and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded without an agreement on ending the war in Ukraine, despite being widely anticipated as a possible turning point.

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South Africa court blocks TotalEnergies offshore exploration permit

Petitioned by environmentalists, the ruling cited major flaws in the French company's environmental review process.

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ECOWAS' president reiterates wish for Sahel states to return to fold

Julius Maada Bio has stressed the importance of maintaining regional unity as the bloc deals with various challenges, including insecurity.

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Lucy, icon of human evolution, travels to Europe for landmark exhibit

Czech National Museum Director General Michal Lukeš called the loan “a unique insight into the past” and a chance to deepen understanding of humanity’s roots.

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26 dead, dozens missing in Lampedusa migrant shipwreck

There were 92 to 97 migrants on board when the boat departed Libya, according to survivor accounts. Authorities were still searching for any remaining survivors

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Trump supporter secures deal to fight gangs and collect tax in Haiti

Erik Prince says his private security company can secure Haiti's main roads in about a year.

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UN refugee agency warns funding cuts threaten aid for 11 million

The agency says with just 23% of its funding requirements for this year filled, it has been forced to cut programmes.

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Dust storm sweeps across UAE, disrupting visibility and travel

The NCM continues to monitor the situation closely, while emergency services remain on alert to respond to any weather-related incidents.

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Khartoum Airport nears reopening after Sudan army recapture

Reconstruction work is underway at the facility after the army recaptured it in March amid the ongoing civil war.

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DRC, Somalia top cases of conflict-related sexual violence: UN

In Congo's Kivu alone, health workers treated more than 17,000 victims of sexual violence over just five months last year, according to the report, as battles between Congolese forces and M23 rebels intensified

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Mali arrests generals, Frenchman in alleged coup plot

The national television broadcast photos of 11 people it said were members of the group that planned the coup. The security minister also identified the two Malian generals he said were part of the plot

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Tunisia's Women’s Day parade celebrates the traditional sefsari tunic

Women’s Day marks the anniversary of the 1956 adoption of the Personal Status Code which granted women equal rights.

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Sudan's Khartoum airport gets a new runway

Reconstruction work is underway at the facility after the army recaptured it in March amid the ongoing civil war.

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Morocco battles fierce wildfire in Amelay forest

Teams remain on high alert to prevent the flames from spreading further as the country braces for continued high fire risk.

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27 migrants drown off Lampedusa, dozens rescued

Humanitarian organizations warn that the central Mediterranean route remains one of the world’s deadliest migration corridors, with thousands dying each year in desperate attempts to reach Europe.

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Debate over asset declarations: Senegal's controversial draft law

In Senegal, a significant draft law concerning asset declarations is set for debate in the National Assembly on August 18, 2025.

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DR Congo former justice minister faces 10 years in prison

Constant Mutamba is accused of attempting to steal nearly $20 million in public funds intended to finance the construction of a prison in the city of Kisangani.

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Sudan launches 10-day Cholera vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak

While Khartoum’s last vaccination drive helped curb infections, aid groups warn the disease is surging in other regions, particularly Darfur, where collapsing infrastructure and flooding are creating perfect conditions for cholera to spr...

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