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Observers note low turnout in Congo-Brazzaville presidential polls
The elections on Sunday are widely expected to â extend incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso's decades-long rule.
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Investigation finds Israeli group behind Palestinian evacuation flights
About 150 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg in November â one of at least three flights filled with Gazans to have arrived in Indonesia and South Africa since last May.
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@africanews 5 hours ago
Moroccan men give traditional thanks to women for holy month cooking
Known as the â right of saltâ , itâ s an age-old tradition in the Maghreb showing gratitude for efforts made to prepare the daily meals.
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@africanews 8 hours ago
More than 50 African migrants rescued from boat in central Mediterranean
The operation on Friday evening was the second sea rescue of the day for Italian NGO Organisation Emergency.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
African economic growth threatened as oil prices surge
An expert says most African countries have fuel reserves for just 15 to 25 days, compared to the International Energy Agency standard of 90 days.
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@africanews 10 hours ago
Congo-Brazzaville's president set to extend four-decade rule
Three million people are registered to vote in Sunday's elections, but voter turnout is expected to be low.
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@africanews 12 hours ago
Rwanda threatens to withdraw troops from Mozambique anti-jihadist operation
Kigali says will pull out of the operation if sufficient funding for the mission is not assured.
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@africanews Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:44:48
Two pastors, one mission: standing with Haitian migrants in Ohio USA
One grew up in rural Haiti amid poverty and violence. The other in Michigan as a "blue-collar farm kid." In Springfield, Ohio, Pastors Reginald Silencieux and Carl Ruby have united around a common cause inspired by their faith: supporsupporting the city's Haitian migrants.
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@africanews Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:27:55
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country due to threats
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine announced Saturday that he has fled the country to escape a military-led manhunt following January's disputed presidential election, as concerns grow over the safety of the popular politician who challenged longtime leader Yoweri Museveni.
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@africanews Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:24:46
Senegal makes $471 Million debt payment but faces tough times head
Senegal successfully paid nearly half a billion dollars in debt obligations on Friday, avoiding default, but spending cuts, delayed payments to other lenders, and growing civil unrest cast doubt on how much time the effort buys the West African nation.
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@africanews Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:27:03
France renews ties with CAR in first Ministerial visit in eight years
French Foreign Minister Jean-NoÃ"l Barrot arrived in Bangui on Friday for the first high-level French visit in eight years, declaring the "full restoration" of relations with the former colony as it navigates deepening ties with Russia.
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@africanews Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:35:36
Cape Town rallies for Quds Day as US-Israel strikes rock Tehran
As explosions echoed over Tehran and the United States vowed to intensify strikes against Iran, hundreds gathered in Cape Town on Friday for an annual Quds Day rally, waving Iranian flags and voicing solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
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@africanews Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:28:15
Scores of Pro-Iran Shias defy ban to rally in Nigeria's capital
Scores of pro-Iran Shia Muslims gathered at the Abuja National Mosque on Friday, defying a heavy security presence to mark Quds Day with anti-Israel and anti-US chants.
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@africanews Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:14:26
Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso holds final rally before election
Facing a divided opposition, Denis Sassou Nguesso hopes to extend his decades-long rule over Congo.
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@africanews Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:02:56
Ivory Coast pays tribute to 19 victims of Grand-Bassam jihadist attack
In front of a memorial honouring the 19 dead on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara said the attack targeted the nation's â cultural diversityâ and â joy of living.â
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@africanews Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:11:04
US-Israel war against Iran: the US base in Djibouti, a potential target?
Djibouti is home to Camp Lemonnier, the only permanent US military base in Africa. On 10 March, the US embassy in Djibouti issued a security alert â due to ongoing regional tensions.â
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