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Meta hit with record $942 million penalty over child safety failures
Meta has been ordered to pay a record $942 million after a US judge ruled the company failed to protect children from harm on its social media platforms.
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@africanews 11 hours ago
Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141
A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.
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@africanews 15 hours ago
Palestinians in Gaza remain wary as Israeli strikes ease
The relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.
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@africanews 15 hours ago
Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on
Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.
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@africanews 15 hours ago
Kenyan farmers reject cyanide claims after 15 elephants die in Amboseli
Farmers bordering Kenya's Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration.
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@africanews 17 hours ago
Tunisia tops Morocco among French travellers despite booking dip
Tunisia has remained the leading Maghreb destination for French travellers this summer, ranking ahead of Morocco in July 2026 bookings despite a slight decline. Morocco, however, posted stronger year-on-year growth, reflecting rising demand for its diverse tourism offerings.
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@africanews 18 hours ago
Ghana inflation continues to ease in July as food prices fall
Ghanaâ s inflation is easing again. Consumer prices rose 4.6% in July, down from 5.3% in June, the first monthly decline since March.
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@africanews 20 hours ago
Lightweight bamboo wheelchairs helping Kenyan children with disabilities
The aim being to ensure that every wheelchair is perfectly fitted to the needs and challenges of each child that requires one.
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@africanews 19 hours ago
Senegal jails three TikTok influencers over posts criticising president Faye
A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for posts that allegedly insulted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
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@africanews 19 hours ago
Spanish enclave of Ceuta still reeling from mass influx of migrants
Although most of about 80,000 people who swarmed into the tiny North African territory have gone back, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 remain.
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@africanews 20 hours ago
Ivory Coast cocoa buyout completed, authorities say
Ivory Coastâ s cocoa buyout operation has been completed, the countryâ s Coffee-Cocoa Council said in a statement on Thursday.
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@africanews 21 hours ago
Reports that Morocco ready to cooperate on return of minors from Ceuta
Moroccan state media says Rabat will work with the EU to identify the children with a view to â their return to their homelandâ .
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@africanews 22 hours ago
Ugandan MPs vote to deploy soldiers to Gaza peacekeeping force
Ugandaâ s Parliament passed a motion on Thursday supporting President Museveni's decision to deploy soldiers to the Gaza Strip.
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@africanews 23 hours ago
FIFA chief gets backing from African fooball for his re-election bid
The Confederation of African Football "unanimously reconfirmed" backing for embattled Gianni Infantino, thanking him for supporting the sport on the continent.
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@africanews Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:29:18
DRC: Fear of catching Ebola sees use of hospital health services drop
UNICEF says the use of essential services has dropped by 42 per cent in the primary outbreak hotspots in the east of the country.
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@africanews Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:36:57
DR Congo's case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable
The International Court of Justice has set the timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case accusing Rwanda of violating international law. Kinshasa must file its arguments by October 2027, with Kigali's response due in December 2028.
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