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Algeria counts votes in legislative poll marked by low turnout
The electoral board announced on Thursday night a provisional 20-percent turnout. If confirmed, it would account for a record low in comparison to 23 percent in 2021
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Artisanal potters in Benin are preserving their heritage
Women in Sè, a village in south-western Benin that is celebrated as the countryâ s pottery capital, carry on their family traditions.
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African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia at risk amid US funding cuts
Washington said its decision was due the governmentâ s lack of progress in containing the al-Shabaab group or in taking ownership of its own security.
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Bruce Lee becomes first Chinese American honoured with state day
California will honour martial arts legend Bruce Lee with an annual day of recognition after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making May 17 Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history.
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Zuma sparks outrage after India meeting with Gupta brother
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has triggered a political storm after meeting fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta in India and declaring his intention to seek office again, drawing fierce criticism from the government.
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Ghana's inflation rises in June as high fuel prices persist
Prices rose to 5.3% in June, up from 3.7% in May, with transport fares, rent, and school fees being the main drivers
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Over one million undocumented migrants apply for residency in Spain
The Socialist government's mass regularisation programme, which closed on 30 June, comes as others European countries crack down on irregular immigration.
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DR Congo opens Ebola nurseries to protect children separated from infected parents
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles a worsening Ebola outbreak, authorities have established special nurseries to care for children whose parents are receiving treatment. The centres provide shelter, daily care and psychological support while helping reduce the risk of infection.
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Iran's slain supreme leader lying in state in Tehran head of funeral events
Nearly four months after his death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial is taking place as Iran and the US observe a fragile ceasefire.
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Mali creates state body to regulate gold trade
Mali has created a new state agency to regulate its booming artisanal gold sector after uncovering major discrepancies between officially declared exports and imports reported abroad.
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US to block UN funding for Somalia in blow to AU peace mission
In a diplomatic note to the African Union seen by Reuters, the US has vowed to block any spending of UN funds on the AU Support â and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
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Ebola: Ramaphosa urges solidarity with Congo in visit to Kinshasa
During a visit to Kinshasa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed "solidarity" and "condolences" with the DR Congo as the death toll climbs above 400
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First batch of 273 Ugandans arrives from South Africa amid unrest
Uganda has launched the first phase of a large-scale evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, bringing home 273 nationals amid rising anti-illegal immigration protests and xenophobic violence. More charter flights are planned as hundreds more Ugandans seek voluntary repatriation.
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Niamey cracks down on plastic pollution with ban on carrier bags
Nigerâ s capital city is cracking down on pollution - giving supermarkets six months to get rid of all plastic carrier bags.
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Nigeria looks to boost security cooperation with Benin and Niger
Nigeria is working to increase military cooperation with Benin and Niger as jihadists from the Sahel encroach on the country's northwest, the Nigerian defence minister said on Thursday.
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