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Nigeria troops rescue Easter worshippers after deadly church attack
Gunmen raided a Catholic and an evangelical church, the Christian Association of Nigeria chairman for Kaduna state Caleb Bawa Ma'aji told AFP.
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Artemis II astronauts near Moon, offering rare view of cratered surface
The four-person crew, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, launched on April 1, 2026, aboard the Orion spacecraft.
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Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
The discovery in a border area of neighbouring Serbia comes as Orban's party is badly trailing in opinion polls ahead of crucial elections next Sunday.
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US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area around Washington DC's Lafayette Park just after midnight local time (04:00 GMT) and conducted a search of the park, just north of the president's residence, and the surrounding area, the agency said.
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Trump issues new threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
He repeated an earlier threat to unleash "hell" but told US media there was a "good chance" of a deal being reached with Tehran.
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China executes French national convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking
Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman born in Laos, was executed, "despite the efforts of the French authorities, including efforts to obtain a pardon on humanitarian grounds for our compatriot", said a ministry statement.
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Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal
The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, and a day after Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell".
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World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Should anything now happen to Biya, 93, the vice-president will automatically step in and complete the term before a new election is held.
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Senegal bans ministers’ foreign travel as oil prices surge
Speaking at a youth rally, Sonko said the cost of oil had surged to levels far beyond government projections, placing significant strain on public finances.
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Ethiopia takes over AU Peace and Security Council leadership for April
During its tenure, Ethiopia will oversee discussions covering a wide range of issues linked to peace and security across Africa. These include matters tied to specific countries as well as broader themes that affect stability, conflict prevention, and peace efforts on the continent.
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Burkina Faso military chief urges rejection of democracy as he defends extended rule
In January, the authorities went further by banning all political parties, describing the move as part of a broader effort to rebuild state institutions and reshape governance in the country.
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IMF Chief names Zeine Zeidane to lead African Department
Zeidane is set to succeed Abebe Aemro Selassie, who will retire from the IMF on May 1, 2026, after a distinguished tenure overseeing the institution’s engagement with African economies.
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Uganda accepts African asylum seekers transferred from US under 2025 deal
Ministry of Affairs Uganda say the arrangement aligns with international obligations and ensures protection for individuals unable to return home, as eight people have already arrived for assessment under the framework.
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US Army Chief Randy George steps down after Hegseth request
Army Chief of Staff General Randy George retired immediately after a request from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking a major Pentagon leadership shift amid broader internal tensions.
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AU backs China–Pakistan peace initiative on Middle East crisis
The African Union has endorsed a China–Pakistan five-point initiative to de-escalate Gulf and Middle East tensions, citing risks to Africa’s energy, trade and food security and urging urgent diplomatic action.
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Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts
Those freed will include foreign nationals, young people, women and those aged over 60, a statement from the Cuban embassy in the US said.
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Artemis II astronauts begin historic journey around the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II crew has left Earth orbit for a 10-day lunar flyby, testing Orion systems in deep space and setting up future Moon landings and Mars missions.
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Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
Footage from the scene shows two men on a motorcycle riding against the flow of traffic through the Williamsburg neighbourhood of Brooklyn. A man on the back of the vehicle took out a gun and fired "at least two rounds", New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
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Over 1,800 killed since Traore seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says
HRW finds President Traoré and six senior military commanders "may be liable as a matter of command responsibility for grave abuses and should be investigated". It also says five jihadist leaders may be culpable.
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Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time leading the justice department was often overshadowed by its handling of the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein and its investigation into the convicted sex offender.
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
The US has lifted sanctions on Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez, enabling Caracas to pursue control of key overseas assets and expand oil and investment ties after Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
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UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role
Conille's second term as prime minister, for six months in 2024, coincided with the first deployments of Kenyan troops as part of a U.N.-backed force mandated to help Haitian police restore security amid violent conflict with armed gangs.
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Two migrants die in Channel crossing attempt
Six others were rescued, with one of them taken to hospital requiring urgent care, after migrants got into difficulty boarding a boat near Calais on Wednesday morning.
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Trump says he expects US to leave Iran in ‘2 or 3 weeks’
The comments came during an executive order signing at the White House, in response to a question about the rising cost of gas. “All I have to do is leave Iran,” he said, “and we’ll be doing that very soon, and they’ll come tumbling down.
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Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations
Several human rights groups had voiced concerns about the bill, including warning that it would dissuade people at risk from illnesses like HIV/AIDS from seeking help.
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Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war
Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares stated that the aim of the decision was to "not do anything that could encourage an escalation in this war".
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UK denies espionage as Russia expels diplomat and warns against retaliation
Russia has ordered a British diplomat to leave within two weeks over alleged espionage, a claim the UK rejects as baseless, underscoring decades of tit-for-tat spy expulsions and worsening relations.
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Netanyahu says Latin Patriarch will have full access to holy site
Benjamin Netanyahu said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa had been asked not to enter the church out of concern for his safety. He said Iran had repeatedly targeted Jerusalem's holy sites with ballistic missiles.
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Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history
On Sunday, the shutdown reached 44 days, surpassing the previous longest funding lapse, which ended in November 2025.
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Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America
An initial suspect was detained at the scene after he placed a device containing five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, and an ignition system close to the bank, a police source said, as reported by AFP.