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Belgian ex-diplomat to stand trial over Patrice Lumumba death
A Brussels court has ordered a former Belgian diplomat to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba. It's a watershed moment for Lumumba's family, who said they are relieved to see the former colonial power "finally confronting its history."
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During Ramadan, Senegal's Baye Fall community lives to serve through iftar meals
Each Ramadan, members of Senegalâ s Baye Fall gather in their holy city of Touba to cook and distribute Iftar meals.
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Republic of Congo's president reelected to fifth term, provisional results show
The Republic of Congo â s President Denis Sassou Nâ Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term, according to provisional results announced Tuesday by the authorities.
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Mozambique troops accused of killing fishermen in conflict-hit Cabo Delgado
Mozambiqueâ s military is under scrutiny after troops reportedly opened fire on fishermen in the countryâ s conflict-hit north, killing at least 13 people.
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Two men appear in Nairobi court charged with illegally trading in ants
Two men appeared before a Nairobi court on Tuesday, charged with illegally trading in live ants.
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Thousands of DR Congo refugees struggle in overcrowded Burundi camp
Tens of thousands of Congolese refugees are enduring dire conditions at Burundi's Busuma camp after fleeing renewed fighting in eastern DRC, with many lacking food, shelter, and information about separated family members.
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Suspected jihadists attack village in Burkina Faso, killing at least 12
Suspected jihadists have attacked a village in Burkina Faso, killing at least 12 civilians, including nine members of a volunteer force supporting the army, according to local and security sources on Tuesday.
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Israel claims killing of top Iranian officials as conflict deepens
Israel says it has killed two of Iranâ s most senior figures in overnight strikes, marking a major escalation in the conflict.
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Cameroon's National Assembly gets new leader after 34 Years
Cameroon's National Assembly elected Théodore Datouo as its new president on Tuesday, ending the 34-year tenure of Cavaye Yeguié Djibril, who had led the lower house of parliament since 1992 .
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Migrants vanish at sea as silence deepens in the Mediterranean
According to the International Organization for Migration, the first weeks of 2026 have been the deadliest on record, with hundreds confirmed missing â and many more feared lost. But the true scale of the tragedy remains unclear, as access to information from authorities continues to shrink.
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Oil surges 3% as Iranian strikes on UAE renew supply fears
Oil prices jumped about 3% on Tuesday after renewed Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates rekindled supply fears, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut and several U.S. allies rebuffing President Trump's call to send warships to escort shipping through the vital waterway.
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Iran: Images show devastation in Tehran after suspected Israeli strikes
Iran has seen fresh damage across Tehran after reported strikes hit several districts, including Shahrak-e Gharb and Javadieh.
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Lebanon: Beirutâ s southern suburbs bombarded by Israeli strikes
New Israeli strikes hit Beirutâ s southern suburbs, flattening buildings and deepening fears of wider war as Israelâ Hezbollah clashes intensify.
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South African state prosecutors reinstate bribery charges against former minister
South Africa's state prosecutors have reinstated bribery and corruption charges against a former government minister and a senior figure in the African National Congress (ANC), the authority said Tuesday.
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Appeal trial of 18 Senegalese nationals detained during AFCON final postponed
The Rabat Court of Appeals has postponed the appeal trial of 18 Senegalese fans conviceted of hooliganism during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Originally scheduled for Monday, the hearing has been pushed back to 30 March.
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