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South Sudan’s Army says Gunfire Incident at Former Spy Chief’s Home is Resolved
AfriqueCAN South Sudanese authorities say a confrontation between the People’s Defense Forces and personnel protecting former spy chief General Akol…
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24 Die As 2 Boats Capsize in The Indian Ocean
Twenty-four people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean, Somalia’s government said Sunday. Somalia’s…
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Niger Rebels Fighting For Ousted President’s Release Hand Over Weapons
AfriqueCAN Nine members of an armed rebel movement seeking the release of Niger’s ousted president surrendered Monday, officials in the…
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UN Considers Action on Sudan War
AfriqueCAN The United Nations Security Council is discussing a British-drafted resolution that demands Sudan’s warring parties cease hostilities and calls…
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Head of Tunisia Olive Oil Giant Held on Corruption Suspicion
The head of Tunisia’s leading olive oil exporter, CHO group, has been detained on suspicion of corruption, local media reported…
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Jailed Swedish Eritrean Journalist Wins Rights Prize
AfriqueCAN A Swedish Eritrean journalist held incommunicado without charge in Eritrea for more than 23 years won a Swedish rights…
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Somaliland Prepares For Presidential Polls Amid Regional Tension
AfriqeCAN According to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission, more than 1 million registered and eligible voters head to the polls…
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African Presidents Congratulate Trump
AfriqueCAN Donald Trump’s victory over Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the news cycle across Africa on Wednesday, with…
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Ethiopia Bans Imports of Fuel-powered Vehicles
As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car. That…
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Oil Prices Rise By Over $1 on OPEC+ Output Hike Delay
Oil prices rose by more than $1 in early trading on Monday after OPEC+ said on Sunday it would delay…
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