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@africanews Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:26:12
Ivory Coast celebrates return of sacred 'talking drum' looted by France
Ivory Coast on Friday celebrated the return of a sacred drum looted by French troops in 1916. The homecoming parade through the streets of Abidjan took place on the countryâ s independence day holiday. The drum then continued on to the village of Adjame, where it was made.
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US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.
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@africanews 8 hours ago
DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue
Opposition groups in the DR Congo have rejected President Felix Tshisekediâ s offer of a national dialogue aimed at reconciling the conflict-wracked country.
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Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base
Nigerâ s military says itâ s â gradually regaining controlâ after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.
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@africanews 11 hours ago
Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history
The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.
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@africanews 13 hours ago
'Army insurgents' tried to enter Niger's presidential palace
"Insurgents from within the armed forces" tried to enter the presidential palace in Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday, security sources told AFP, but were repelled by the presidential guard. Shooting is reportedly ongoing at the palace.
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@africanews 14 hours ago
UN calls on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians
The United Nations is calling on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians, days after a brutal attacked by armed gang members left 47 people dead and dozens kidnapped.
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@africanews 14 hours ago
Solar-powered ambulance completes successful trial run
The worldâ s first solar ambulance completed a successful trial run on Friday, raising hopes of bringing vital medical care to remote regions.
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@africanews 16 hours ago
Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital
Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.
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@africanews 17 hours ago
Funerals held for victims of Algeria's deadly wildfires
Victims of deadly wildfires that swept through Algeriaâ s northeastern Jijel province were buried Friday in Djemaa Beni Habibi, as grieving relatives and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb gathered for the funerals.
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@africanews Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:40:51
Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.
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@africanews Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:28:50
Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave
The bodies of six men, their hands tied and their eyes blindfolded, were found on Monday by people who had gone into a forest in Forécariah prefecture to collect firewood.
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@africanews Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:21:19
Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse protesting small-scale traders
Shop owners and importers were demonstrating against an increase in import duties they say will hurt small businesses.
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@africanews Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:35:06
Algeriaâ s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeriaâ s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.
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@africanews Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:10:04
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16â show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16â show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiffâ person syndrome diagnosis.
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