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Naila Opiangah: From Gabon to the global art scene
Now based between Ghana and New York, the 31-year-old artist says her work is deeply personal, but also political.
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First group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrive in Lagos
The 262 people, mostly women and children, returned home amid increased anti-immigrant protests in South Africa.
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Nigerian activists call for stronger measures to protect the environment
Protecting the environment, they said, is ultimately about safeguarding our future on Earth and requires sustained action from everybody.
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$20 million worth of fake World Cup jerseys seized ahead of tournament
Hong Kong customs officials have intercepted 230,000 suspected counterfeit products worth nearly $20 million, including thousands of fake football jerseys destined for World Cup fans. Authorities say demand for tournament merchandise is fuelling a booming global counterfeit trade.
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@africanews 5 hours ago
Can African small businesses benefit from China's zero-tariff policy? {Business Africa}
Can small-scale local farmers in Zambia overcome strict quality and credit barriers to leverage China's new zero-tariff policy? Meanwhile, as fuel costs climb, Nigerian consumers turn to electric vehicles despite persistent power supply challenges.
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@africanews 4 hours ago
Three women vying to become UN's first female secretary-general
They set out their plans to reform the world body at a debate in the Swiss city of Geneva.
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Migrant workers exploitation on flagship US building project in Italy
Foreign workers recruited to build a new $350 million US consulate in Milan say they were promised fair wages but ended up earning less than â ¬2 an hour. As Italian prosecutors investigate alleged labour exploitation, workers describe threats, homelessness and shattered hopes.
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FIFA boss defends World Cup tickets prices and brushes off visa row
Gianni Infantino said it was 'unfortunate' that Somali referee, Omar Artan, had been denied entry to the US, adding that FIFA cannot dictate to governments.
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@africanews 8 hours ago
Veteran French football coach to lead Republic of the Congo team
It is the 78-year-old Claude Le Roy's second stint with the Congolese team, which he lead from 2013 to 2015.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Can an African team win the 2026 World Cup? (Africanews Debates)
For the first time, Africa will be represented by 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising expectations that the continent could produce another historic run on football's biggest stage.
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@africanews 10 hours ago
Schoolchildren in Haiti stage their own World Cup in call for peace
As the FIFA World Cup prepares for kickoff, schoolchildren in Haiti are playing along. 48 schools have been chosen to represent the 48 countries in the World Cup and stage their own tournament. But Ti Mondial 2026 is more than a football tournament - itâ s a call for peace.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Gulf states condemn Iranian strikes as regional tensions escalate
Gulf leaders have strongly condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, warning that the assaults threaten regional stability, global trade and energy supplies. The criticism came as tensions intensified following fresh military exchanges involving Iran and the United States.
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Young riders join Ebola awareness drive in eastern DRC
Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have taken to the streets of Bunia and Rwampara in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to spread Ebola prevention messages.
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@africanews 11 hours ago
Nigerian nationals in South Africa repatriated amid growing anti-migrant tensions
Nigerians fleeing the wave of anti-immigrant tensions sweeping South Africa arrived at Johannesburg airport on Wednesday for repatriation. For weeks, groups armed with sticks and shields have marched through parts of the country demanding that foreigners with no papers leave by the end of the month.
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