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Trump tariffs hurting US manufacturers, data suggests
US factories have been struggling since President Trump imposed tariffs on a wide range of goods. Data shows that the country has lost more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs in the last year.
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Senegalese fans in disbelief after AFCON victory overturned
Two months after the Africa Cup of Nations final, the Confederation of African Football has annulled Senegalâ s victory. The appeals committee of African footballâ s governing body has declared Morocco the winner by default. And the decision has outraged the Senegalese.
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UN mission patrols South Sudan refugee camp after deadly attack
Responding to a recent deadly attack in which a Sudanese refugee lost his life, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a patrol at Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio, Western Equatoria, to assess security in the area and work with local authorities, security forces, and refugee co
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@africanews 6 hours ago
Nigeria's President Tinubu welcomed by Britain's King Charles at start of state visit
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed President Bola Tinubu and his wife to Windsor Castle on Wednesday during the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in nearly 40 years.
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Prince and Princess of Wales meet Nigerian President at Windsor
The Prince and Princess of Wales met with President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor on Wednesday morning.
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AFCON 2025 final scandal: Senegal accuses CAF of corruption
After the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of its title in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final on Tuesday, Dakar has taken its protest a step further: it accused the CAF of corruption and called for an international investigation on Wednesday.
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@africanews 7 hours ago
Thousands of mourners at funeral of Larijani and other top Iranian security officials
Thousands of Iranian mourners attended the funeral of Ali Larijani and other top Iranian security officials, in the capital Tehran, on Wednesday.
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Britain owes $115 million for refugee resettlement scheme, Kigali tells international court
The dispute between Rwanda and Britain over a scrapped refugee resettlement programme on Wednesday reached the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. Kigali told a panel of international judges that London is $115 million dollars in arrears, saying London torpedoed the deal with any notice.
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Congoâ s Sassou Nguesso wins 5th term with 94.8%, provisional results
Supporters of Congo-Brazzaville's incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso celebrated in the streets as provisional results confirmed he is winning a fifth term with nearly 95% of the vote.
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@africanews 8 hours ago
Eid al-Fitr 2026 begins amid Iran war tensions
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. Itâ s an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, when devout Muslims fast daily from da
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@africanews 7 hours ago
Sudan: RSF reportedly take over town near Chadian border
Images posted on social media showed fighters from Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces firing in the air as they celebrated after reportedly seizing the border town of Al-Tina in North Darfur State near Chad, as fighting intensifies across the country's west.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Nairobi introduces menstrual leave policy sparking praise and debate
While debate continues, Nairobiâ s policy marks a rare step in Africa toward recognizing menstruation as a workplace health issue â one that could reshape how employers support women across the continent.
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Supporters celebrate as Congo's incumbent President claims fifth term amid controversy
Supporters of Congo-Brazzaville's incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso celebrated in the streets as provisional results confirmed he is winning a fifth term with nearly 95% of the vote.
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@africanews 10 hours ago
French Army initiates environmental protection training for African forces in Gabon
The French army helps train African armed forces in environmental protection issues, organised in Gabon by the Academy for the Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources (APERN).
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China: Beijing ai and robotics expo highlights healthcare-focused smart robots
Beijingâ s International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition opened on 18 March at the China International Exhibition Center, bringing together companies, researchers and investors.
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@africanews 11 hours ago
Iran: Rescuers search Tehran rubble after US-Israeli strikes kill senior figures
Footage released on 18 March by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers searching through rubble in the Resalat district of east Tehran after a residential building was destroyed in strikes on 17 March.
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