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Bayern Munich's Musiala reveals neurological issue after second collapse
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is dealing with a neurological condition after collapsing during a preseason game for the second time in four days. The Germany international says he has been diagnosed with temporary absence seizures and is receiving medical care.
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French presidential hopeful Philippe vows to crack down on immigration to Mayotte
During a visit to Mayotte on Friday, Franceâ s former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe vowed to crack down on immigration to the French overseas territory if heâ s elected to the presidency next year.
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China-Africa media cooperation: Building skills for the AI era
As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital and intelligent, the message from Beijing is clear: skills, technology and knowledge-sharing will be central to Africaâ s ability to shape its own digital future.
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Guinea-Bissau opposition calls for boycott of constitutional referendum
Guinea-Bissauâ s opposition PAIGC is calling for a boycott of the countryâ s upcoming constitutional referendum, citing fears of rigged vote.
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Duck brigade replaces pesticides on wine farm in South Africa
Indian runner ducks are used, alongside sheep and cattle, at Vergenoegd Löw to control insects and trim down crops and weeds in the vineyards.
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South African police arrest five people in $37 million drug bust
The suspects were allegedly operating a multimillion-dollar crystal methamphetamine manufacturing operation on a farm in Limpopo province.
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Nigeria: Religious Leaders Unite for Social Peace in West Africa
The initiative sends a powerful message: religious diversity does not have to divide societies. It can become a foundation for dialogue, solidarity and lasting peace.
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Police summon Zambian opposition leader for questioning after disputed vote
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been summoned for questioning by police over an alleged national security threat. Mundubile lost to incumbent Hakainde Hichilema in last week's presidential election and has vowed to challenge the results in court.
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Tanzanian opposition leader to face trial on treason charges
Tundu Lissu has been detained since April last year for allegedly inciting the public to boycott the November elections.
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New videos show deadly landslide burying gold miners in Central African Republic
New videos filmed at the Zamboye mining site on 18 August appears to show the moment a landslide swept through an artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic, burying miners beneath earth and sand.
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Belgian university suspends academic who accused Arday of plagiarism
Researcher Nathan Cofnas said in a post on X that he was under investigation by Ghent University for "discriminating" against the late Cambridge professor.
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Benin cyberactivist Steve Amoussou freed after two-year sentence
Beninese cyberactivist Steve Amoussou has been released after serving a two-year prison sentence for charges including politically motivated insult and spreading false news. His case had become a prominent test of the government's treatment of critics and online dissent.
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DRC Ebola outbreak growing 'exponentially,' UN warns, as deaths exceed 2,500
The Ebola outbreak raging through the Democratic Republic of the Congo is growing "exponentially," the United Nations warned on Friday, as the number of deaths from the virus passed 2,500.
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Drone strike wounds 13 in Tigray capital as fears of renewed war grow
A drone strike on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopiaâ s Tigray region, injured at least 13 people, including five children, a hospital official said Thursday. The attack comes amid growing tensions between federal and Tigrayan forces and fears the region could slide back into war.
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South Africa: Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina fights deportation
South Africa: Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina Fights Deportation
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Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertificationâ s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification.
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