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Sierra Leone MPs approve contested overhaul of electoral rules
MPs in Sierra Leone have approved a contested overhaul of the countryâ s electoral rules. The law lowers the presidential victory threshold, introduces proportional representation and reserves 30 percent of political leadership positions for women.
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Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes
Manizales, in Colombiaâ s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Mondayâ s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors.
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Fire breaks out after attack on major Libyan refinery
Libyan authorities say unknown perpetrators were behind an attack on a major gasoline reservoir west of Tripoli. The reservoir at the countryâ s second-largest oil refinery in Zawiya caught fire and collapsed.
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Tupac Shakur murder trial begins nearly 30 years after rapperâ s death
Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, the trial of Duane â Keffe Dâ Davis has begun. Prosecutors accuse the former gang leader of orchestrating the killing, one of hip-hopâ s most enduring mysteries.
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Spain prepares for rare total solar eclipse as 2026 sky show approaches
Spain is preparing for a rare celestial spectacle as a total solar eclipse crosses the mainland on August 12, bringing brief darkness to parts of the Iberian Peninsula and offering millions across Europe a chance to witness one of astronomyâ s most striking events.
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Zambia's President Hichilema rallies students ahead of Thursday's election
With just days to go before Thursdayâ s presidential election, Zambiaâ s president Hakainde Hichilema is on the campaign trail. Nearly half of registered voters are aged between 18 and 35, making young people a potentially pivotal bloc.
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WHO: DRC Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo began months before it was officially declared, the World Health Organization told a news conference in Bunia on Monday. Itâ s now the fastest growing Ebola outbreak on record.
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Spainâ s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought
A massive wildfire in Spainâ s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europeâ s worsening drought crisis.
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Rescuers search rubble in Cali as Colombiaâ s strongest quake in decades hits
Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombiaâ s strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing.
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UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Infantino of breach of trust
In an open letter revealed on Monday, the three confederations said trust had been broken through deception, and that no individual should place himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority.
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Libyaâ s central bank governor resigns without explanation
The governor of Libya's central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday.
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Zambia: Economy at the Heart of the Electoral Battle [Africanews Today]
Three days before Zambiaâ s presidential election, the campaign is entering its decisive phase. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is defending his economic record against his main rival, Brian Mundubile, as the cost of living emerges as votersâ top concern
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Israelis voice doubts over U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan
Hamas says it remains committed to the proposed roadmap and expects mediators and the United States to press Israel to move forward with the agreement.
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Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumes
Chadema described the hearing as a critical test of Tanzania's commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and political freedoms, arguing the prosecution has been used to suppress legitimate opposition.
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South Africa weather alert: snow, hail and icy roads disrupt travel
Heavy snow, hail, rain and icy conditions are causing major disruption across several provinces in South Africa, with a number of key roads closed. Motorists are being urged to drive with extreme caution.
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