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Kenyan children learn to play chess on sets made using plastic waste
Community project, Kijiji Solutions, has recycled about 200 kilograms of plastic to produce nearly 2,000 tournament quality sets.
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Human rights activists condemn alleged abduction of Tanzanian govt critic
Human rights activists condemn the alleged abduction of Tanzanian dissident and former opposition official, Twaha Mwaipaya, in Kenya. Tanzania's government, which has cracked down heavily on the opposition, has been accused of attempting to abduct dissidents who have taken refuge in neighbouring Ken
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Sudan: Soaring Prices Exacerbate the Food Crisis [ Africanews Today ]
Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.
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Moscow hosts African leaders for Russia-Africa Summit and Energy Forum
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.
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Dakar prepares to host the 2026, Youth Olympics Africaâ s first Olympic event
The countdown is on in Dakar. With just days to go, construction crews are racing against the clock to prepare Senegalâ s capital for a historic global sporting event.
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Russia: flames engulf buildings after Ukrainian drone attack in Voronezh region
At least two people were killed and 17 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh region. Flames engulfed buildings, while falling debris struck a commuter train.
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UK: Oxford Street pedestrianisation begins in central London
Pedestrians have taken over part of London's Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force.
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Displaced families in Yemen live in dire humanitarian situation
Hundreds of displaced families from Yemen's Taiz and Lahj governorates are living in camps in Aden amid difficult living conditions and a continuing need for humanitarian assistance following a major Houthi offensive that started in September.
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Sudan experiences massive power outages after RSF drone strikes
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack Monday against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country's east, a government official told AFP.
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Fear and misinformation hamper Ebola response efforts in DR Congo
In eastern Congo, fear and misinformation are complicating the Ebola outbreak. After losing her sister and father, 27-year-old Zawadi Kavira Musubao was told she had been poisoned. A pastor blamed evil spirits, while a traditional healerâ s potion failed to help.
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Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks
Egypt is moving closer to the regional conflict, after parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.
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Chris Brown avoids jail over London nightclub bottle attack
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.
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Turkish football fans elated about Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor
Fans in Turkey are very happy with Mohamed Salah's transfer from Liverpool to Turkeyâ s Trabzonspor. The club has gained in popularity following its signing of Egypt's star footballer.
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Nurse killed, health worker injured in DR Congo Ebola attack
A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo, according to the World Health Organisation.
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Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient to Switzerland, tracks 53 contacts
The only confirmed case in Nigeria of Africa's latest deadly Ebola outbreak was evacuated Monday by air from Abuja, the capital, to Switzerland, where she has citizenship. Nigeria has stepped up contact-tracing and screenings at airports.
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