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@africanews 13 hours ago
Record number of African teams advance to World Cup knockout stage
This follows the Democratic Republic of Congoâ s 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan and Algeriaâ s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night.
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@africanews 4 hours ago
Race against the clock in Venezuela to find survivors of twin quakes
Nearly 69,000 people have been reported missing following the disaster that left at least 3,200 people injured and thousands homeless.
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@africanews 5 hours ago
World Cup football fever helps West Bank residents forget their woes
Although the Palestinian national team narrowly missed qualifying for the competition, fans have been cheering for other nations.
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@africanews 6 hours ago
Rwanda's royal cattle pampered with poetry and music
The Inyambo breed at the King's Palace Museum have become living symbols of the nation's cultural heritage.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Press freedom under threat in Uganda as military chief orders closures
Independent media group, NMG, said it was under a "military siege" after Muhoozi Kainerugaba shutdown its newspapers, TV station, and radio outlets.
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@africanews 10 hours ago
United States and Iran trade fresh strikes further testing 60-day truce
Tehran said it launched strikes against US targets in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for an earlier strike launched by Washington on Iran.
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@africanews 11 hours ago
South Africa: Legal foreigners fearful as anti-immigrant deadline looms
With increasing attacks on African immigrants, even those living legally in the country are scared ahead of an unofficial deadline for illegal foreigners to leave the country.
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@africanews Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:46:14
Migrant workers struggle to survive as Southern Italy bakes
Under Italy's scorching heatwave, thousands of migrant workers are struggling to survive in a sprawling shanty town outside Foggia.
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@africanews Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:13:48
Prominent Tunisian rights activist Sihem Bensedrine sentenced to 25 years
Once hailed as a champion of Tunisia's post-Arab Spring transition, rights activist **Sihem Bensedrine** now faces 25 years in prison. The former head of the Truth and Dignity Commission has been sentenced on charges that include falsifying part of the commission's final report.
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@africanews Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:47:04
Kenya Police sued over Nairobi lockdown during Gen Z protest anniversary
Kenya's police are facing legal action after shutting down central Nairobi during protests marking the second anniversary of the Gen Z uprising.
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@africanews Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:04:03
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France
Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with France, marking a dramatic break with its former colonial ruler. The military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré accused Paris of repeatedly acting against the country's interests, deepening its shift away from Western allies.
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@africanews Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:35:05
South Africa races to ease growing tensions ahead of planned anti-immigration marches
More than 15,000 Malawian nationals have already been processed to leave the country, with thousands more waiting in temporary camps as authorities work to repatriate foreign nationals before an unofficial June 30 deadline set by citizen-led groups.
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@africanews Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:35:48
Cape Verde makes history, Iran left waiting & Senegal shatters records
Cape Verde is through to the World Cup knockout stage in its tournament debut. A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia sealed an incredible run after holding Spain national football team and Uruguay national football team earlier in the group.
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@africanews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:34:47
Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave
As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert.
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@africanews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:22:59
Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition
Itâ s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video gameâ s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers arenâ t happy that it doesnâ t come with a disc.
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@africanews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:24:32
South Africa's President Ramaphosa warns anti-immigrant groups over June 30 'deadline'
South Africa's president has warned anti-immigration groups against trying to impose the so-called June 30th deadline for illegal migrants to leave the country.
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