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Andy Burnham becomes Britain's new Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is Britain's new prime minister. After meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, Burnham officially took over from Keir Starmer, who stepped down after just two years in office.
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@africanews 2 hours ago
Cameroon: President Paul Biyaâ s prolonged absence raises questions
Described as one of the longest-serving presidents in Africa, Cameroonian President Paul Biya's absence from the country continues to draw criticism.
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Gabon signs initial agreement on manganese during state visit to France
The President of Gabon's state visit to France got off to a strong start on Monday with the signing of three strategic agreements. French President Macron welcomed Brice Oligui Nguema to the Elysee Palace for discussions focused on strengthening political and economic cooperation.
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South Sudanese women say insecurity and lack of services threaten lives
Women in the remote village of Bangolo in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State told United Nations police officers that ongoing insecurity, a lack of healthcare and education, and limited access to basic services continue to threaten their lives and livelihoods.
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@africanews 2 hours ago
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' storms the box office
Christopher Nolanâ s â The Odysseyâ launched with an estimated $124.5 million in US ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than â Oppenheimerâ and marking the filmmakerâ s best opening since 2012â s â The Dark Knight Rises.â
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Morocco prepares for 2030 FIFA World Cup with major hotel expansion
For the first time in its history, Morocco will co-host the tournament with Spain and Portugal. To make sure the event runs smoothly, the country plans to add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, according to the tourism minister.
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@africanews 6 hours ago
France confirms 27-year sentence for Rwandan ex-doctor Eugene Rwamucyo
Rwamucyo, 67, was again found guilty of complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and joining a criminal conspiracy to prepare those crimes. He was, however, cleared of genocide and crimes against humanity charges.
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@africanews 14 hours ago
Spain celebrates World Cup glory
Spain's World Cup-winning squad received a royal welcome on Monday before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid.
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@africanews 16 hours ago
Spain, Algeria seek fresh start as Sánchez visits Algiers
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he wants to deepen ties with Algeria as the two countries rebuild relations following a diplomatic rift over Western Sahara.
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@africanews 16 hours ago
Gabon: Opposition leaderâ s lawyers request Franceâ s intervention [Africanews Today]
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in France. The three-day state visit by the Gabonese president will focus on economic, cultural and military issues. The lawyers of Gabonese opposition figure Bilie-By-Nze, who has been detained since April, are calling on France to put pressure on the Gabonese head o
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@africanews 15 hours ago
Senegal backs Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General
Senegal has officially thrown its support behind former President Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, marking a dramatic policy shift.
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@africanews 18 hours ago
France faces calls to raise detention of Gabon opposition figure during Nguema visit
Pressure is mounting on France to address the detention of Gabonese opposition figure and former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze as President Brice Oligui Nguema begins a three-day state visit to Paris.
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@africanews 18 hours ago
Nigeria and Ghana call on AU to address 'Afrophobic protests' in South Africa
Nigeria and Ghana have condemned what they called the recent "Afrophobic protests targeting African nationals in South Africa." In a statement, Nigeria's ministry of foreign affairs said the two countries want the issue placed on the agenda at the next African Union summit.
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@africanews 19 hours ago
São Tomé and PrÃncipe's President Vila Nova projected to win second term
The President of São Tomé and PrÃncipe, Carlos Vila Nova, has been re-elected to a second five-year term, preliminary results show.
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@africanews 20 hours ago
Gaborone accuses Moscow of luring Batswana to battlefield
Botswana is the latest nation to accuse Moscow of using deceptive tactics to lure foreign recruits to the battlefield. Without saying how many of its citizens were involved, Gaborone's foreign ministry claimed its nationals were duped into going to Russia and then forced into active combat.
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