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Congo begins vote count as President Denis Sassou Nâ Guesso eyes fifth term
If confirmed, Sassou Nâ Guessoâ s victory would reinforce a broader pattern of long-serving African leaders maintaining their grip on power, alongside figures such as Paul Biya of Cameroon and Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea.
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New Lassa fever infections fall but case fatality rate jumps as Nigeria continues to battle outbreak
As Nigeria continues to battle an outbreak of Lassa fever, the number of new infections dropped to 65 in the last week of February, the countryâ s Centre for Disease Control said on Monday, down from 77 the week before.
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Voter turnout down in Congo-Brazzaville as president set to extend rule
Voters in Congo-Brazzaville went to the polls on Sunday in an election expected to extend the rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso.
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South African farmers reeling from foot-and-mouth disaster
Farmers in South Africa facing an eruption of foot-and-mouth disease say a government vaccination effort has come too late.
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Northern Nigeria: after years of calm, jihadists attacked Maiduguri city
Suspected jihadists launched an overnight attack on a Nigerian military post on the outskirts of Maiduguri, a key northeastern city that had not seen such violence in years, police, emergency services and residents said Monday.
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AFCON 2025 becomes most widely watched edition with 61% global rise
The 37th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), held in Morocco, has shattered records. Preliminary figures from independent research agencies show a 61% surge in global viewership, confirming the tournament's status as one of the fastest-growing sporting events in the world.
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Kenya says Russia will stop recruiting its citizens to fight in Ukraine
Kenya says Russia has agreed to stop accepting Kenyan nationals into its military after concerns that hundreds of citizens had been drawn into the war in Ukraine.
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DRC: president Tshisekedi creates financial and economic criminal court
Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi signed a decree-law on Saturday to create a brand-new specialised court to deal with economic and financial crimes such as corruption and money laundering.
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Ethiopia urges fuel saving amid Middle East-driven price surge
Faced with an alarming rise in fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the Ethiopian government is now calling on citizens and institutions to avoid unnecessary consumption and is announcing measures to stabilize supply and combat illegal trade.
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'Freedom: The Destiny of Shewit' documents young Eritrean woman's pursuit of the life she wants
Eritrean refugee Shewit arrived in Geneva aged just 15. Swiss director Anne-Frederique Widmann documented her journey towards emancipation.
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Iran says over 50 cultural sites damaged in U.S. and Israeli strikes
Officials said on Sunday that 56 sites were affected, including museums, historic government buildings, traditional bazaars and mosques across the country. The damage highlights concerns about the impact of military operations on historically significant landmarks.
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Somalia warns against Israeli military base plans in Somaliland
Somalia has warned against alleged Israeli plans to build a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, whose independence Somalia does not recognise. The base would be a strategic point for Israel to conduct airstrikes against adversaries in the region as part of its ongoing war.
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In a Congo village, presidential campaign deepens generational divide
"Without the President of the Republic, we wouldn't be safe," says Joseph Batangouna, chief of the village of Mayitoukou in Congo-Brazzaville, where the presidential campaign lays bare tensions between the generations.
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Former French president Sarkozy back in court over Libyan financing scandal
Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, was in court this Monday for the start of his appeal trial in the Libyan campaign financing scandal that already saw him receive a first 5-year-prison sentence last year. The second trial will run until 3 June.
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Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Oscar for dual role in â Sinnersâ
With this win, Jordan joins the small group of Black actors who have received the Best Actor Oscar, following pioneers such as Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker and Will Smith.
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Madagascar leader appoints financial intelligence chief as new prime minister
Speaking during a ceremony at the presidential palace in Antananarivo, Randrianirina said the nation required â bold decisionsâ at a critical moment, describing the new premier as a man of integrity who â cannot be bought with money.â
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