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Masks, rituals and tradition take center stage in Porto-Novo
For two days, Beninâ s political capital, Porto-Novo, came alive with the mythical Egungun, Zangbéto and Guèlèdè figures during the Mask Festival, as ceremonies and parades filled the city with color and tradition.
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Iran: Tehran slams Ukrain over Caspian sea attacks
Iran on Monday had scathing words for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after he announced that Kyiv had struck vessels linked to Iran in the Caspian Sea.
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Nigeria: At least 30 dead in Kaduna State attack early Monday
Locals in Kaduna State say that at least 30 people were killed when armed men attacked a village in the area early Monday.
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Cameroon: President Paul Biya criticised for weeks-long trip to Geneva
Cameroon's president Paul Biya has been in Switzerland for several weeks now. His health has been the subject of speculation, with the Cameroonian government insisting that Biya is well. Opposition figure Mamadou Mota criticised Biyaâ s absence.
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Israel and DR Congo pledge stronger ties during foreign minister's Jerusalem visit
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Wagner said both countries are seeking to build a long-term partnership that benefits their citizens.
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Nigeria seizes thousands of kilograms of drugs as trafficking concerns grow
Authorities say criminal networks are using Nigeria's strategic ports, airports and commercial infrastructure to conceal and transport illicit substances, posing risks not only to public security but also to the country's reputation as a regional trade and investment hub.
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Netanyahu defies ICC pressure, plans UN visit to New York
Netanyahu was responding to comments by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who said he would support efforts to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits the city.
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Sudan: Army regains control of crucial highway (military sources)
On Monday, two military sources reported that the army regained control of a crucial highway linking the countryâ s capital to the city of El-Obeid.
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Zimbabwe opens first lithium processing plant becoming Africa's top producer
Zimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in its expanding drive to stop the wholesale export of its raw mineral wealth.
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Netanyahu Says He Will Attend U.N. General Assembly
Netanyahu was responding to comments by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who said he would support efforts to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits the city.
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US and Iran pause strikes for third night to prioritise peace talks
The United States and Iran paused hostilities for a third night on Sunday as they looked to give peace talks another chance.
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Ghana repatriating another 1,000 nationals from South Africa
One thousand more Ghanaian migrant workers would start returning on Sunday and Monday from South Africa, where there have been violent protests against migrants, the government said.
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Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther
Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther â the son of Chadwick Bosemanâ s Tâ Challa â and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028.
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Protesters in Togo call for return to previous constitution
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Vogan, southern Togo, at the call of opposition parties and civil society groups to protest against the Constitution adopted in 2024, which enabled President Faure Gnassingbé to further consolidate his hold on power.
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Transfers: Yan Diomandé set for Real Madrid move after ⠬120m deal
Yan Diomandé is set to join Real Madrid next season, with the Spanish club having completed the RB Leipzig wingerâ s transfer on Sunday.
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Surrounded by militias, Sudanese fear endless cycle of war
Even in army controlled areas, paramilitary groups are openly active in Sudan, heavily armed and viewed as unstable allies. Residents fear these militias could eventually turn on each other or on the army and start a new cycle of violence.
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