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@africanews Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:02:48
Uganda president signs law bringing back military trials for civilians
Opposition leaders said the new law violated a previous Supreme Court ruling.
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Real Madrid finalise preparations ahead of their opening CWC game
Real Madrid finalise preparations without Mbappe ahead of their opening CWC game
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From track to diplomacy: Usain Bolt named EXPO 2027 ambassador
Athletics legend Usain Bolt was named ambassador for EXPO 2027 in Belgrade at a Tuesday meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
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Police shoot man at close range during Kenyan protests
Kenyan police shot an apparent bystander at close range Tuesday during the latest protests over the killing of a blogger in custody earlier this month, sparking more fury among the public and demands for accountability.
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Man shot dead during Kenyan protests over death of a blogger in police custody
Kenyan police shot an apparent bystander at close range Tuesday during the latest protests over the killing of a blogger in custody earlier this month, sparking more fury among the public and demands for accountability.
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@africanews 6 hours ago
Gunman attack in north-central Nigeria: death toll climbs to 150
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack perpetrated by armed gunmen in Benue state, but local conflicts between herders and farmers have become increasingly deadly in recent years.
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@africanews 8 hours ago
Meta brings ads to WhatsApp
âThe personal messaging experience on WhatsApp isnât changing, and personal messages, calls and statuses are end-to-end encrypted and cannot be used to show ads,â
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Haiti restarts investigation into murder of president Jovenel Moise
The Haitian president was gunned down at his home in July 2021. Of the twenty suspects in the killing, none have so far faced trial as intimidations and gang violence made the hearings stall repeatedly.
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@africanews 10 hours ago
Israel and Iran trade airstrikes in a fifth day of conflict
US President Donald Trump has urged people to evacuate Tehran, triggering speculation of a major Israeli offensive.
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UN warns of looming famine in Sudan, Gaza and 3 other global hunger hotspots
Three of the top five are in Africa, with the WFP and the FAO warning that urgent humanitarian action is needed.
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UN warns of worsening hunger in 13 hotspots around the world
Three of the top five are in Africa, with the WFP and the FAO warning that urgent humanitarian action is needed.
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DR Congo: Joy in Goma as local man beatified by Pope Leo XIV
Floribèrt Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a customs worker, was killed in 2007 after refusing to allow rancid rice from Rwanda into the DRC.
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@africanews Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:43:49
U.S. considers adding more African countries to travel ban
The list includes major US partners such as Kenya, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Nigeria
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@africanews Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:30:12
Tanzanian opposition leader to represent himself in treason trial
The main opposition leader in Tanzania was granted permission on Monday to represent himself in his treason trial after being denied the right to meet his lawyers in private by prison authorities.
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@africanews Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:18:22
Israel blasts France for covering defense booths at Paris Air Show
The Paris Air Show kicked off Monday, but controversy quickly followed. Organizers, at Franceâs request, ordered Israeli offensive weapons displays to be covered, sparking outrage from Israel, who called the move âoutrageousâ and accused France of mixing politics with defense industry interests.
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@africanews Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:40:57
Gattuso named Italy coach as Azzurri scramble to salvage World Cup place
Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its opening qualifier 3-0 at Norway to spark fears that the four-time champion will fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup
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