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South Africa will defend sovereignty, says ANC chair amid US tensions
The dispute began when US President Donald Trump criticized South Africa's new expropriation law.
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Suspect charged after Vancouver car ramming leaves 11 dead
Vancouver Police Department said further charges are expected.
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New defense minister appointed in Somalia as Al-Shabaab advances
The changes come amid growing concerns over Al-Shabaab’s continued territorial gains in the region.
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Macron condemns religious hatred in France after Muslim killed at mosque
Authorities say the suspect, who remains at large, filmed the attack on his phone.
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Nine people killed after car plows into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival
Some of those attending the festival helped arrest the suspect at the scene.
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Tanzania lifts ban, resumes agricultural imports from South Africa, Malawi
Tanzania on Wednesday imposed a ban on all agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa.
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Titanic survivor's letter sold for Sh51 million at auction
The letter was dated 10 April 1912, the day Col. Gracie boarded the Titanic in Southampton, and five days before it sank.
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Saudi's 'Sleeping Prince' turns 36 after nearly 20 years in coma
The prince, son of billionaire Prince Khaled bin Talal, slipped into a coma in 2005 following a car accident.
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Uganda announces containment of Ebola outbreak
The outbreak was first reported on January 30, following the death of a male nurse.
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Massive explosion at major Iranian port kills 14
The impact of the explosion was reportedly felt as far as 50 kilometers (31 miles) away.
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Charcoal for dinner: Sudan’s displaced fight to stay alive
“We spoke to a family who told us of a girl who had walked on foot by herself from el-Fasher, was repeatedly raped along the journey, and then died of her wounds when she arrived in Tawila.”
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FAO sounds alarm as locust outbreaks persist in North and West Africa
The FAO emphasizes the importance of continued monitoring and control measures to mitigate the impact of these outbreaks.
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UN confirms over 480 killed in North Darfur as violence mounts
The UN reports that many people have also died from severe shortages of food, clean water, and medical aid.
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UN Human Rights Office condemns escalating violence in Gaza and West Bank
Israeli security forces reportedly prevented emergency crews from reaching the wounded.
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Gunmen kill 20+ in new attack on Zamfara mining village
With little official protection, many residents have begun living in fear, unsure when the next attack might come.
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Zelensky and Trump meet briefly in Rome
The meeting, as reported by AFP, held on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral, comes at a time when Trump is increasing pressure on Kyiv to accept a peace deal with Russia.
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Filippo Sorcinelli: Man behind Pope Francis’ humble papal robes
His designs use high-quality natural materials and are finished with hand embroidery.
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Virginia Giuffre, advocate and Epstein accuser, dies by suicide at 41
Giuffre, a vocal figure in the global fight against sex trafficking and abuse, died on Thursday.
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From Vatican to Santa Maria Maggiore: Pope Francis’s burial guide
Pope Francis had requested to be buried in a simple wooden coffin with a zinc interior.
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Quake in Ecuador leaves trail of destruction, dozens injured
Authorities reported that at least 60 homes and a health center were damaged.
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AU Commission under pressure to raise funds for Somalia mission
Delegates stressed the need to urgently fill critical operational gaps and boost morale among deployed troops.
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Vietnam Gas boss criticizes Kenya's lack of long term vision
“But behind the polished language was a painful truth: there is no serious execution culture.”
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Sudan conflict: 66 killed in mine blasts since April 2023
“Mines have been cleared in parts of Al Jazirah, Sennar, and Khartoum, including Bahri, Karari and Omdurman,” Hamdan said.
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Zelensky visit to South Africa opens new chapter in Ukraine-Africa relations
Ramaphosa said his meeting with Zelensky focused on working towards a "comprehensive peace" and efforts to end the war.
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Israeli army admits UN staffer was killed by its Troops in Gaza
The UN worker who lost his life was identified as Bulgarian national Marin Valev Marinov.
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Knife attack at French school leaves one dead, three injured
The suspected attacker, whose identity has not been made public, was restrained by a teacher before police arrived.
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Doctors decry massacre as RSF attack kills 74 in Al-Zafa Village
The Sudan Doctors Network condemned the killings and destruction of homes.
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Tanzania bans imports from Malawi and South Africa in growing trade dispute
So far, neither South Africa nor Malawi has publicly responded to Tanzania’s action
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Kamlesh Pattni inks gold refinery deal with Niger despite global sanctions
“From now on, Niger’s gold will not only be extracted; it will be transformed here, for the benefit of Nigeriens,” said Minister Ousmane, who described the initiative as a “structural revolution.”
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Tanzanian police detain opposition leaders before Lissu’s court appearance
The detained individuals, John Heche, the Deputy Chairperson of the CHADEMA party, and John Mnyika, the party’s Secretary General, were arrested while traveling to the Kisutu Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam.