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District official charged with homicide over ferry disaster that killed 97 people
Zimbabwe police said Wednesday they had arrested a district official on criminal charges of culpable homicide after the sinking of a government-run ferry that claimed at least 97 lives.
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Senegalese company produces first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell disease
Africa accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.
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@africanews 13 hours ago
Tunisian coastal town mourn death of residents who drowned at sea
Funerals have taken place for 8 of the 15 migrants who drowned after the boat they were in sank in the Meditteranean.
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@africanews 17 hours ago
â Itâ s the people who sufferâ : Cubans decry US embargo extension
Cubans struggling with blackouts, fuel shortages and soaring prices voiced frustration after the United States extended its decades-old trade embargo on the island for another year.
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@africanews 17 hours ago
Tanzaniaâ s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns
Tanzaniaâ s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned, saying he wants to respect President Samia Suluhu Hassanâ s wishes.
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@africanews 16 hours ago
Uganda Presidentâ s son Muhoozi announces 2031 presidential bid
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
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@africanews 16 hours ago
Kenyan farmers use fertiliser made by bugs to reverse soil degradation
Redworms and black soldier fly larvae are turning organic waste into compost that is better for the soil and improves productivity.
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@africanews 18 hours ago
China's President Xi to hold talks with Egyptian counterpart in Cairo
The two are expected to exchange views on bilateral ties and â international â and regional issues of â common concern.
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@africanews 19 hours ago
Iran, Oman agree temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor
Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway, as Tehran dismissed U.S. claims that mines had been cleared and warned that the strait could remain closed unless its conditions are met.
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@africanews 19 hours ago
Kenyan mothers die by the hundreds in childbirth as health care remains weak
Kilifi County in Kenya saw 532 mothers die for every 100,000 live births while the national average was 355 deaths, according to the latest government data in 2022.
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@africanews 21 hours ago
Atlantic storm Dolly not Linked to Dolly Parton's death
The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Partonâ s death Tuesday.
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Police race to respond after gangs storm Kenscoff, kidnapping dozens
Police in Haiti are scrambling to respond after armed men attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful community near Port-au-Prince. At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in one of the countryâ s largest mass abductions in years.
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@africanews 22 hours ago
Thousands gather in Lagos Nigeria to celebrate Prophet Muhammadâ s birth
Thousands of Muslim worshippers filled the streets of Lagos on Tuesday for Eid al-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad with processions, prayers and religious activities. The celebration also highlighted messages of unity and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims.
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@africanews 22 hours ago
Nigeria orders manhunt after deadly mass kidnapping
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to track down gunmen accused of killing dozens of people and abducting residents from four villages in Niger state.
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@africanews 22 hours ago
Dolly Parton, country music icon,dies at 80, after a remarkable career spanning music, film and philanthropy
From a log cabin in rural Tennessee to the world's biggest stages, Dolly Parton built a career that transcended music â leaving behind a legacy of songs, stories, laughter and generosity that touched generations.
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@africanews Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:49:05
Guinea-Bissau to vote on constitution expanding presidential powers
The referendum is due to take place on August 30, followed by general elections in December. The vote is therefore being closely watched as Guinea-Bissau attempts to move from military rule back toward an elected government
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