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@africanews Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:01:56
Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana job again after just one month
The Portuguese coach had rejoined the Black Starts his September. His second departure comes after Ghana was beaten by Ivory Coast and by Gambia in qualifying matches for the Africa Cup of Nations last month.
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In Lome, a soviet-era sport celebrates Togo-Russia ties
Sambo began in the USSR and takes its name from a Russian expression meaning "unarmed self-defense"
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Africa suffering in 'strongmen' era: governance watchdog Mo Ibrahim
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's latest report, finds broad progress on economic opportunity and human development over the past decade, but also steep declines in security, human rights and public participation
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Hundreds march in Johannesburg to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in South Africa
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Sandton on Saturday to celebrate South Africaâ s Pride parade, one of Africaâ s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity
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Migrants find shelter in Cyprus as EU slows admissions
Most migrants arrived from Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Cameroon, Congo, Syria and Burundi, according to center officials
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Youth Olympics open in Senegal marking the first Olympic event in Africa
The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions
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Cape Verde president rallies supporters as campaigns kick off
Hundreds of Supporters of Cape Verde President Jose Maria Neves cheered him on at a rally in Sao Vicente, as campaigning in the country's presidential election kicked off on Saturday
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@africanews Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:36:47
Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congoâ s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows
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@africanews Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:42:44
2,000 Salvadoran troops take quarters in Haiti to help fight gangs
The deployment followed a gang attack on four Salvadoran members of the Gang Suppression Force who went missing
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@africanews Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:17:53
Senegal set for opening ceremony of Youth Olympic Games
About 2,700 young athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete through Nov. 13 in the capital, Dakar, the nearby city of Diamniadio and the beach resort of Saly
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@africanews Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:03:37
Tshisekedi seeks Putin's help against Rwanda-backed rebels
President Felix Tshisekedi said he "absolutely" wanted the help of Russia, a permanent UN Security Council member "in the search for peace" with Rwanda, during talks with Putin at the end of a Russia-Africa summit
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@africanews Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:08:24
South African court sets limits on anti-migrant marches
Under the revised terms, the group may march between 9am and 3pm, with participants barred from carrying weapons or covering their faces. The group was also prohibited from destroying property or setting fire to buildings
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@africanews Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:11:48
Drone strikes in Ethiopia kill at least 25: witnesses
Multiple drone strikes have hit northern regions of Ethiopia since Thursday, killing at least 25 civilians, including children, witnesses and a medical source said on Friday
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@africanews Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:34:02
Ghana in talks with Russia for first nuclear power plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama for bilateral talks the next day after Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
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@africanews Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:52:41
Guinean cinema: A new generation strives to bring the industry back to life
Once a thriving industry, Guinean cinema is struggling to regain its former glory. With cinemas closed, production resources scarce and funding difficult to secure, a new generation is working to revive the countryâ s film i
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@africanews Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:07:53
Tanzania still haunted by deadly election violence one year on
One year after Tanzaniaâ s disputed election, the scars of deadly violence remain. Critics still live in fear of abductions and arrests, while opposition supporters continue to face intimidation.
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