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@africanews Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:34:31
Ethiopiaâ s Oromo celebrate Irreecha and call for peace as federal forces enter Mekelle
Tens of thousands of Oromo gathered in Ethiopiaâ s capital Addis Ababa on Saturday to celebrate the thanksgiving festival of Irreecha. The gathering took place amid reports that federal forces had entered Mekelle, the capital of the northern region of Tigray.
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@africanews 12 hours ago
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 13 hours ago
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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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 16 hours ago
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 18 hours ago
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 19 hours ago
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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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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@africanews Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:22:27
President Ruto seeks compensation for Kenyans recruited into Russian military
An investigation by Journalists for Justice, published earlier this month, identified at least 76 Kenyans killed while fighting for Russia, alongside 841 Kenyan nationals recruited between October 2022 and June 2026.
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@africanews Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:27:42
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
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@africanews Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:54
Gunfire heard across Ethiopia border as growing numbers flee into Kenya
Gunfire echoes across the Ethiopia-Kenya border in Moyale, as violence drives thousands to flee into Kenya. The clashes stem from a territorial dispute between Ethiopiaâ s Oromia and Somali regions.
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@africanews Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:05:58
Egyptian Red Crescent sends flour and winter supplies to Gaza
Egypt has sent an aid convoy of 62 trucks carrying more than 780 tonnes of relief supplies to Gaza, ahead of the winter season.
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@africanews Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:09:16
Lagos Fashion Week returns for 15th edition with a commitment to sustainability
Lagos fashion week is back - returning this week for its 15th edition. This year's event is focused on circularity and sustainability - and ensuring African creators reap the benefits of their work.
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