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Africaâ s coffee, cocoa and tea farmers face growing risks as prices swing
Millions of smallholder farmers depend on coffee, cocoa and tea for their livelihoods. The FAO warns that climate shocks, diseases and market instability are increasing pressure on producers, especially in African countries where these crops are key sources of income.
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French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final
French and Spanish fans flooded Arlingtonâ s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.
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Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs England World Cup final
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a Franceâ England World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and England over Argentina in a playful stunt.
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Iran strikes US bases as Trump vows to reinstate sea blockade
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz
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Senegal soccer chief blames coach's salary demand for World Cup exit
The Senegalese football federation (FSF) president said on Monday that toxicity surrounded the team at the World Cup after coach Pape Thiaw had demanded a pay rise
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South African court pushes Kemi Seba extradition case to August 11
Pan-African activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody after a South African court postponed proceedings in his extradition case until August 11. Benin is seeking his extradition over allegations of incitement to rebellion following the failed coup attempt of December 2025.
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Macky Sall returns to Dakar seeking support for UN bid
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal to meet his successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye for the first time since leaving power, as he seeks Dakarâ s support for his candidacy to become United Nations secretary-general.
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Ebola: Source of majority of new cases unknown, WHO official says
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo â continues to outpace the response efforts,â the World Health Organizationâ s emergencies chief said on Tuesday after returning from a trip to Bunia, in Ituri province, which is one of the worst hit areas
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Kenyan grandmothers find health, friendship and purpose through football
For these women, football is about far more than the final score. It is helping them stay healthy, reduce isolation and build confidenceâ showing that it's never too late to embrace sport and that ageing can be active, joyful and full of new possibilities
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@africanews 9 hours ago
13th Kinshasa International Film Festival opens
Born out of a belief that Africans should watch African films and tell their own stories, the Kinshasa International Film Festival opened its doors for its 13th year in the Congolese capital
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@africanews 10 hours ago
Spectacular drones and fireworks illuminate Eiffel Tower ahead of Bastille Day
Paris staged an early Eiffel Tower fireworks and drone show, reserving Bastille Day to commemorate the 2016 Nice attack and its 86 victims.
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Ousmane Diagne to lead Senegal's Constitutional Council
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed veteran magistrate Ousmane Diagne as president of the Constitutional Council, succeeding the late Mamadou Badio Camara. The appointment comes amid heightened scrutiny of the court after a landmark ruling on constitutional reform.
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Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength.
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@africanews 11 hours ago
Collapse of Matlala plea deal complicates South Africa's police corruption case
The failed plea bargain is seen as a significant blow to South Africa's anti-corruption campaign, as Matlala's testimony was expected to help expose alleged corruption within the country's police service.
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