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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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Lyon exhibition celebrates Maliâ s Sogo bò heritage
In Mali, animals dance, sing and tell stories through Sogo bò, a traditional performance combining masks, puppets, music and dance.
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Inside the Japanese programme using school committees and remedial classes to improve learning in Madagascar
A programme developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.
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Lagos' Lekki Conservation Centre under threat from urban expansion
Established by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in 1990, the 78-hectare reserve remains an important site for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and ecotourism in Lagos.
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Rwandan genocide suspect deported from the United States
A Rwandan man convicted of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide has been deported from the United States to Rwanda.
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Talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington renews its push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion nearly five years ago
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Lekki Conservation Centre: Lagosâ Green Oasis Battling the Pressures of Urban Expansion
Established by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in 1990, the 78-hectare reserve remains an important site for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and ecotourism in Lagos.
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Mauritanian anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid resigns from parliament
Prominent Mauritanian human rights activist and anti-slavery advocate Biram Dah Abeid announced his resignation from parliament Monday citing "widespread corruption" in the west African country, where he is an opposition lawmaker.
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Senegalese families mourn sons lost in deadly migrant boat disaster
Grieving families in northeastern Senegal are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones after a migrant boat capsized off the country's coast, killing dozens of people in one of the deadliest such tragedies in recent years.
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Bodies recovered from migrant boat sailing near Greece
Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece's island of Crete early Monday
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French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency
Judy star Teddy Rinner wants to be the next president of France. The 37-year-old Olympic champion announced his bid on social media on Monday. The news comes as polls show the French public largely split between the far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melanchon and the far-right's Marine Le Pen.
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Up to 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya as clashes escalate
Ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced thousands of people to cross into Kenya seeking safety since 22 October. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is closely monitoring the situation on the Kenyaâ Ethiopia border in Moyale.
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DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for fleeing rebel fighting
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for offences including desertion, mutiny and disobeying orders during fighting with rebels in the country's east, according to local media.
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Peru: Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled ahead of papal visit
A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV has been unveiled in Callao, Peru, ahead of his upcoming visit. The monument honours the pontiff's close ties to the country, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.
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Cameroon president sets date for twice-delayed elections
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, announced on Monday that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 -- the first ballots since the veteran leader was reelected in contested polls last year
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Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims.
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