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Russia, Madagascar foreign ministers hold talks in Moscow
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed his Madagascar counterpart, Alice N'Diaye, in Moscow on Friday
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Saudi Arabia condemns attack on pipeline launched from Iraq
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Friday that a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline was launched from Iraq, causing injuries and damage.
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Cameroon's economic capital Douala wakes up underwater after heavy rains
A large area of Douala woke up underwater following the heavy rains that struck overnight from Thursday into Friday. While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, the meteorological service is warning residents to prepare for even heavier rainfall in the coming days.
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Kenya quest to host Africa Recording Academy HQ gets a boost
Kenyaâ s quest to host an Africa Recording Academy headquarters received a boost Friday when the Recording Academy officials said plans to set the ball rolling on key milestones were underway and that Kenyan mentee artists would travel to the United States next month.
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Uganda's King Oyo buried amid bitter succession dispute
As mourners gathered in western Uganda on Saturday for the burial of King Oyo, his Tooro kingdom is embroiled in a bitter dispute over his successor.
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Pilot warned plane was going too fast before overshooting Miami runway, killing 5
A pilot on board the Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway in Miami on Sunday warned his co-pilot that they were going to fast as they approached for landing.
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BRICS member states look to technology to help strengthen trade ties
The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, one day before India hosts the groupâ s annual summit. The focus of the forum was building more connected and resilient trade networks, with digital technology emerging as an important link between businesses.
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Six Nigerians to face US charges over $6m online romance scam
Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said.
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Niger appoints new Chief of Staff of Armed Forces after foiled mutiny
Two weeks after a foiled mutiny attempted to oust him from power, the head of Nigerâ s military regime has appointed a new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
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@africanews Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:52:53
Colossal energy brings veteran investor Warren Irwin on board as Africa strategy advances
Canadian explorer adds four decades of capital-markets and offshore investment experience as it targets upstream opportunities across Africa
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@africanews Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:06:48
South Africa: Thousands of Zulu women gather for reed dance ceremony
Bright outfits and dancing filled the streets of Ingwavuma, in South Africa's southeastern KwaZulu-Natal province on Saturday, as thousands of young zulu women gethered to take part in the annual Reed Dance ceremony.
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@africanews Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:21:42
Cleaner cooking stoves offer hope for 1 billion Africans using wood, charcoal
Almost 1 billion Africans still rely on wood, charcoal and other fuels that produce harmful smoke, according to the International Energy Agency. But across continent, cleaner cooking stoves are being brought into homes by cutting the price of electric and efficient biomass models
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@africanews Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:22:31
Nigeria: Abuja bans all official visits to South Africa amid anti-immigrant violence
As violence in South Africa continues against immigrants, the Nigerian National Assembly has announced it is banning all official visits to the country.
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@africanews Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:36:45
Russia trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty says
Russia is illegally trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty International said in a report Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war whom it said had been deceived into signing Russian military contracts
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@africanews Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:06:29
Six Nigerians to face US charges over $6m online romance scam
Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said.
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