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Congo-Kinshasa: 'This Prize is Very Important for All Congolese People': Human rights activist Julienne Lusenge of the Democratic Republic of Congo was recently ...
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Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones: Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals ...
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Congo Spending a Quarter of Revenue on Security in War With Rebels: Democratic Republic of Congo’s government is hemorrhaging money as it tries to fight a series ...
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Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
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DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...
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Next Africa: Foreign Telecoms Firms Ordered to Pay Millions in Congo: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and ...
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REPORT: Nestle Adds Sugar to Baby Food Sold in Nigeria, Other Poor Countries Against WHO Guidelines
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Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo: South Africa's military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and ...
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Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic: Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments ...
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Ghana's vice-president, who is also the presidential candidate of the ruling party, has opposed LGBTQ+ practices, saying they go against his religious faith ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa: Arrests and Resignation Calls
- Thirteen suspects have been arrested in Ethiopia in connection with the murder of prominent opposition politician Bate Urgessa. The US and UK call for an independent investigation.
- South Africa's opposition uMkhonto we Sizwe party demands the immediate resignation of a senior official at the electoral commission due to alleged bias towards former President Jacob Zuma.
- Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge anticipates winning his third Olympic marathon gold medal in Paris this year.
- Three individuals were killed in a shoot-out with the armed group Fano in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. This marks the first violent incident related to the Fano rebellion in Addis Ababa.
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Legends Becker and Navratilova want to see tennis growth in Africa mirror the rest of the world
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More than 6,600 km separate Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo from Buriti, in Brazil.
But both cities are facing similar fates ... Show more
Next Africa: Rwandan Meddling Fuels Decades-Old Congo Conflict: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...
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After a year of war, Sudan is a failing state : Half a million may starve without urgent help
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Return of colonial-era statue to Congo fuels environmental revival: Joyful singing and cheers echoed around the hills surrounding a small village in western ...
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Quick Glance: Return of Colonial-Era Statue to Congo Sparks Environmental Revival
- Joyful singing and cheers filled a small village in western Democratic Republic of Congo as a procession emerged from an underground cave carrying an antique wooden figure of a Belgian colonial officer.
- The return of the 'Balot' sculpture, created during Belgium's brutal colonial rule in the 1930s, symbolizes resistance against colonization.
- The artist collective CATPC has advocated for the statue's return through years of activism, using proceeds from their art for reforestation projects in Lusanga.
- CATPC's efforts have already reforested 230 hectares around Lusanga, aiming to expand to 2,500 hectares to create a carbon sink, restore biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent: African leaders discussed solutions to bolster anti-terrorism efforts on the ...
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The vast ravines swallowing whole neighbourhoods around the world - BBC News: Huge gullies that open up suddenly, swallowing homes and businesses ...
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How a Jack Dorsey-backed bitcoin miner uses a volcano in Kenya to turn on the lights in rural homes
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Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
Chess champion Tunde Onakoya completes 60-hour chess marathon in world record attempt in Times Square
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Zambia uncovers 'sophisticated' Chinese cybercrime syndicate: Young people were recruited as call-centre agents in a "sophisticated internet fraud syndicate".
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Skies turn orange over Athens as hot Saharan dust sweeps Mediterranean: The hottest April weather on record invaded parts of the Mediterranean ...
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How China's e-jiao trade spells doom for Africa's donkeys: A visual explanation of China's rising appetite for donkey-hide-based “e-jiao” products and how it is ...
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Niger: US withdraws troops, Russian military trainers arrive: After the military coup last year, the USA is withdrawing its troops from Niger ...
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African cities can become beacons of climate resilience and prosperity: Africa is very vulnerable to climate change. Here's how its cities can build climate ...
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Suspected Islamist rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo: Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 10 civilians in an attack on Friday near the city of Beni ...
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Luke Fleurs: Six arrested over killing of South African Kaizer Chiefs footballer: Police believe the suspects are part of a gang "syndicate" responsible for ...
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Volkswagen to invest $210 mln in South African plant: Volkswagen plans to invest 4 billion rand ($210.67 million) in its South African manufacturing plant in the ...
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Congo Seeks Outside Advice on Imposing Cobalt Export Curbs: The Democratic Republic of Congo, the top cobalt producer, is sounding out advice from international ...
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Cape Town named Africa’s Best Airport 2024 | Africanews: While celebrating this regional success, Cape Town International Airport has experienced a slight drop ...
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Coral reefs: Warming ocean waters fuel fourth global bleaching event | Africanews
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
Ivory Coast: Women cooperative for vegetables transforming rural village | Africanews
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DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing: At least 12 people were killed and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ...
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Senegal to host first Olympic event in Africa | Africanews: Africans is anticipating the first-ever Youth Olympic Games to be hosted on the continent in 2026 ...
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Black Chicagoans feel left behind as millions marshaled for migrant crisis | Africanews
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Tanzanian soldiers killed in DR Congo missile attack: Enemy mortar fire "fell near the camp where they were staying," says a southern African military force.
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9 corpses found adrift in boat off Brazil were likely migrants from Mauritania and Mali, police say
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Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
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Africa’s Ultra-Rich Are Fleeing Continent as Economic Woes Bite: The number of millionaires living in Africa dropped by nearly 20,000 in the past decade as the ...
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Paid articlePaid Bangladeshi ship seized off Somali coast is freed after more than a month | Africanews
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African cities can become beacons of climate resilience and prosperity: Africa is very vulnerable to climate change. Here's how its cities can build climate ...
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Homes are demolished in Ivory Coast's main city over alleged health concerns. Thousands are homeless
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Nigeria suspends permit of 3 private jet operators | Africanews: Nigeria's Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken action against private jet operators ...
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UN chief appeals for more attention for eastern DRC | Africanews: Please let this war end': Despair at camp for displaced people in DRC, as UN human rights chief ...
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How China’s demand for donkey hide is devastating African communities: A visual explanation of China's rising appetite for donkey-hide-based “e-jiao” products ...
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US must boost Africa ties to secure key minerals, report says: The U.S. must boost commercial ties with African countries to curb reliance on China for supplies ...
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Repeat drug offender started abusing cough mixture at 14; DRC numbers highest since 2008
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One woman’s battle to push Africa’s space race: Scientist Marie Makuate wants more African countries to have their own satellites orbiting Earth.
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Rwandan Meddling Is Deepening Congo's Deadly Conflict: Fighting involves scores of armed groups, deep ethnic tensions and at least five national armies ...
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Paid articlePaid Islamic State-linked attackers kill at least 11 people - officials say | Africanews
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Zijin cooperating with Congo probe after radiation detected in cobalt load: Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining said on Tuesday it would cooperate with authorities ...
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Norwegian Dawn: Passengers must travel behind cruise ship: Abandoned passengers travel across Africa to catch up with their cruise ship.
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MEET THE CLASS OF 2024: Passion, Purpose And A Decade Of The 30 Under 30 List: 404: 6622486d8cb03
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Trump wants immigrants only from nice countries like Denmark, Switzerland: Trump wants immigrants only from nice countries like Denmark, Switzerland
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Congo brings back the death penalty: And it is cracking down on government critics
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Morocco: Arabic calligraphy exhibition celebrates Islamic heritage | Africanews: The exhibition held during the month of Ramadan celebrated the various stages of ...
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Decades before Elon Musk: How German engineer Lutz Kayser wanted to reach the stars with his rocket company
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State House ‘asking for a bigger budget than all of Kenya’s 47 counties’? Veteran politician Martha Karua’s numbers fall short
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‘Hardest Geezer’ Finishes Running the Length of Africa: Russ Cook of Britain overcame danger in a year of running from South Africa to Tunisia.
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Ethiopian Airlines marks 78 years of success in African skies: Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, has marked its 78th anniversary ...
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Quartz, cobalt, and the waste we leave behind: Three books reveal just how tragic a toll the materials we rely on take for humans and the environment.
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DR Congo: Infectious disease experts coordinate efforts against Monkey Pox | Africanews
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Dispute over trophy import ban: Why hunting wild animals in Africa can make sense
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Briton runs 16,250 kilometers across Africa in one year: Russ Cook once ran from south to north through Africa. Where: In this case, it means during the last 352 ...
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UK man runs the length of Africa in 10,000 miles and 352 days | Africanews: “It’s quite hard to put into words, 352 days on the road, long time without seeing ...
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Mali bans political party activities as calls for elections grow | Africanews: The announcement was made by the government spokesperson on state television ...
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White Maasai in Africa: dropout Staphanie shows her new life: The German Staphanie Fuchs came to Zanzibar in 2011. There she met her husband and decided to stay ...
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Why guns won’t settle the DR Congo conflict: Ms Keita emphasised the significance of a political process that addresses the root causes of the conflict ...
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Ethiopia's Uma and Fikir win men’s and women’s Paris Marathon | Africanews: Mulugeta Uma clocked a winning time of 2 hours, 5 minutes, 33 seconds and finished ...
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10,000 miles and 352 days later, a UK man reaches his goal of running the length of Africa
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From ‘sorcerer’ and illegal immigrant to Cannes and the Oscars: this filmmaker’s remarkable path to success
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DRC Consul-General nominee, Charles Githinji, equates GDP to population: His response deemed surprising for a Consul-General nominee, underscores the expectation ...
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Some 15 dead in eastern DR Congo attacks: "For a month our neighbourhood has been the victim of repeated ADF attacks," said Antoine Kambale ...
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Inspired by his father Ouma’s success, Kasujja eyes world title:
Kasujja who is currently one of the most promising Ugandans in professional boxing ...
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Uhuru, his 'traitors' and shaky peace bid: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has teeming oratory skills. His words often come with heavy meanings ...
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Soldiers and militia turn on civilians in encircled DR Congo's Goma city: Goma has a resident population of one million, with another million displaced by ...
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Coltan: at the heart of DRC-Rwanda tensions [Business Africa] | Africanews: This week's highlights: Rwanda leads coltan exports in 2023, ahead of the DRC; ...
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Six arrested in connection with the murder and hijacking of South African player Luke Fleurs | Africanews
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Ukraine opens embassies in Ivory Coast, DRC: Ukraine has opened an embassy in Ivory Coast, a day after opening an embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
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