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Senegal opposition presses president to set local election date
Senegalâ s opposition is urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for local elections, turning the vote into a potential early showdown with former ally Ousmane Sonko.
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DRC: Will the copper export ban finally deliver mineral sovereignty? {Business Africa}
The DRCâ s cobalt and copper export ban targets billions in refining marginsâ but a 2,000-megawatt power shortfall could threaten its industrial ambitions, while Zambiaâ s copper boom is attracting billions in green-energy investment, but citizens are asking: who really benefits?
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DRC: M23 tightens movement controls as Ebola outbreak surpasses 5,000 cases
The AFC/M23 rebel alliance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is tightening restrictions on movement after two travellers from a government-held area tested positive for Ebola in rebel territory, adding another challenge to efforts to contain the countryâ s rapidly expanding outbreak.
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UAE's indefinite trade embargo puts further pressure on Iranian economy
Analysts say the decision will deepen the hardship of ordinary Iranians already under strain.
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Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against Chinaâ s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.
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Former Zambian minister killed in post-election security raid
A former Zambian cabinet minister was shot dead during a security operation at the home of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, police said Wednesday, days after President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term amid opposition claims of irregularities and intimidation.
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Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis
South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.
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Zambian opposition leader to challenge presidential poll results in court
Brian Mundubile alleges his campaign documented 'serious irregularities' and inconsistences in the conduct, counting, transmission, and declaration of results.
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China showcases nextâ gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sectorâ s push into factories and commercial settings.
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Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city
Russiaâ s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.
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Former Liberian vice president charged in transnational drug probe
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and related offences in an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network.
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Regional body says Haiti need help ahead of holding first election in a decade
The Caribbean country is due to hold its first polls in a decade amid ongoing violence by gangs who control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
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Death toll rises above 100 in Central African Republic mine collapse
The death toll from a gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has risen above 100, with several others still missing or trapped underground. The disaster struck an artisanal mine near the Cameroon border, highlighting the dangers facing thousands of informal miners.
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UN flag at half-mast to honour humanitarian workers killed in line of duty
Marking World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, the United Nations flag was lowered to half-mast at the UN headquarters in Nairobi. The gesture recognises the humanitarian workers who lost their lives while serving others.
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Tanzanian newspaper suspended for six months over report on government divisions
Tanzania has suspended a weekly newspaper for six months over alleged breaches of media law, the information ministry said Wednesday, after the outlet published a story alleging government divisions.
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Inflation and security top voter concerns as Nigeria election campaign kicks off
Campaigning for Nigeriaâ s general election got underway on Wednesday and voters are already making one thing clear: they want straight answers from the candidates about how theyâ ll improve the lives of citizens.
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