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Dakar Youth Olympics flame lit in Athens ahead of games
The flame for the Dakar Youth Olympics was lit in Athens on Thursday for the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa.
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S. Africa: Johannesburg hearing postponed for man accused of murder
A man suspected of killing his wife and two daughters in England appeared in a Johannesburg courthouse on Thursday. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is a British citizen of Zimbabwean origin; he has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
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DRC: Deadly fire ravages school and entire neighbourhood in Bukavu
A devastating fire has struck the city of Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze, which broke out in the densely populated Kadutu district, killed at least 24 schoolchildren and destroyed two schools as well as more than 300 homes, according to a provisional toll from local autho
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Chester Zoo celebrates the arrival of rare baby rock hyraxes
The six-week-old pups, named Russ, Spud and Jackie, were first shown to the public this week. Theyâ re tiny, weighing just 350 grams, and staff say visitors are delighted to spot them in their enclosure.
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Morocco kicks off legislative election campaign with 27 political parties vying for 395 seats
Campaigning for Morocco's legislative election opened on Thursday, with the governing coalition seeking to retain power amid discontent over economic and regional inequalities.
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Chinese electric motorcycle imports to Africa rise 60%
Africaâ s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, underscoring a divide in the continent's transition to electric vehicles.
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Algeria-UAE relations collapse after months of growing strain
Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs.
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Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world
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Kenya clarifies foreign business rules after Ruto order sparks panic
The Kenyan President's order to close immigrant-owned small businesses sparked panic in the country. But now, as it seeks to backtrack from the concern, Kenya has warned foreign workers they have 90 days to regularise their status.
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Kenya: Nairobi gives foreign workers 90 days to regularise their status
The Kenyan President's order to close immigrant-owned small businesses sparked panic in the country. But now, as it seeks to backtrack from the concern, Kenya has warned foreign workers they have 90 days to regularise their status.
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Middle East turmoil: Oil spikes above $100 on war fears
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel as fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, raising fresh concerns for consumers and businesses around the world.
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Funding cuts forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn
An additional three dozen health facilities serving more than 400,000 people in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts, worsening a dire humanitarian situation in a country torn by more than three years of war, aid groups said Tuesday.
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Nairobi's street acrobats make a living by performing for motorists
The spectacle has been normalized at traffic stops in and around Nairobi, with acrobats taking advantage of gridlocks to perform for acknowledgement with cash tips. It is how they earn a living
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Trump pledges $5,000 payout if Republicans win US midterms
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans win control of both chambers of Congress in Novemberâ s midterm elections.
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Algeria: diversifying beyond oil and gas [Business Africa]
After decades of heavy reliance on oil and gas, Algeria is seeking to diversify its economy by expanding industry, agriculture, services and mining.
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Nigerian presidential hopeful Obi promises anti-corruption drive
Oil-rich Nigeria can tackle its cost-of-living crisis in part by fighting government waste, presidential candidate Peter Obi told AFP, as politicians jostle to lead Africa's most populous country.
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