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Large crowds of mourners attend slain supreme leader's funeral in Tehran
Three of Ali Khameneiâ s sons joined the mass prayers, but not his successor, Mojtaba, who has not been seen in public since he assumed the role.
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@africanews 3 hours ago
Egypt says it is expecting a further $1.7 billion from Europe within days
It is part a $5.7 billion EU macro-financial assistance package within the framework of Europeâ s strategy to stabilise Egypt's economy.
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@africanews 5 hours ago
Nigeria says two nationals killed in anti-migrant violence in South Africa
It said one of the men was allegedly killed by police officers in Pretoria and the other by unidentified attackers in Mpumalanga province.
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@africanews 8 hours ago
Insurgent groups target Malian military installations in fresh attacks
Al Qaeda â affiliate, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, and the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front have claimed responsibility.
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@africanews 7 hours ago
United States marks politically-charged celebration of 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump's speech included soaring rhetoric on American exceptionalism and warnings about the threat of communism.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Morocco beats Canada to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals
Following their 3-0 victory, the Atlas Lions will now face tournament favourites France, in Boston next Thursday.
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@africanews 10 hours ago
Parents of autistic children in Guinea face stigma and challenges
With many misconceptions about the disorder and few government resources available, families struggle to get help.
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@africanews Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:15:33
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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@africanews Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:58
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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@africanews Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:40:38
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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@africanews Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:02:45
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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@africanews Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:44:35
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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@africanews Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:50:35
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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@africanews Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:52:09
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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