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Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier
Pope Leo XIV has travelled to the Italian island of Lampedusa, one of Europe's main gateways for migrants crossing the Mediterranean. In a powerful appeal, the pontiff urged Europe to do more to protect and integrate those fleeing conflict and poverty.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 1,502
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to escalate, with confirmed cases climbing to more than 1,500 and at least 473 people dead, according to government figures.
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Jihadists launch fresh offensive across Mali
Suspected jihadists and Tuareg separatist fighters have launched coordinated attacks across Mali, targeting several towns, military positions and a major prison in a fresh escalation of the country's conflict.
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South Africa deploys troops as anti-migrant protests escalate
South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security as anti-migrant protests intensify, with organisers vowing to stage demonstrations every week.
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Iran begins farewell to Supreme Leader Khamenei
Before dawn, hundreds of mourners gathered in Tehran as Iran began days of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed months earlier in a joint US-Israeli airstrike.
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Egypt makes history, heartbreak for Cape Verde at World Cup
Heartbreak for Cape Verde as the World Cup debutants bowed out after a thrilling 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina. The Blue Sharks twice battled back to level the match, pushing Lionel Messi's side to the limit in one of the tournament's biggest surprise performances.
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Border between DR Congo and Rwanda reopens amid Ebola outbreak
The border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda has reopened after weeks of closure over the Ebola outbreak. The move restores a vital trade route for the city of Goma, with many residents expressing relief as cross border travel and business resume.
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Belgian coach says his comments were not a criticism of African football
Rudi Garcia said he was referring to teams unused to dealing with the kind of pressure that comes with managing a lead in high-level World Cup game
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New international land-sea corridor connects China's Xinjiang to Africa
The intermodal route linking Xinjiang to Africa via the Fangchenggang Port in south China, was officially opened on Thursday.
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Belgian museum to make colonial-era Congo mining maps public
It is working to digitise the millions of coveted archive of century-old maps, surveys, and files of mining companies within five years.
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@africanews Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:23:09
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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@africanews Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:33:56
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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@africanews Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:21:24
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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@africanews Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:55:50
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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