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Spain: National Day highlights territorial unity from Barcelona to Ceuta
Spain's National Day on Monday, 12 October, was marked by demonstrations in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity, while far-right leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast.
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Franceâ s far right leader visits Ceuta amid migration debate
Franceâ s far-right leader Jordan Bardella begins a two-day visit to Spain with a stop in Ceuta, where a mass migrant influx reignited debate over immigration.
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South Africaâ s suspended police deputy chief resigns amid serious allegations
South Africaâ s suspended deputy police chief, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid corruption allegations and charges involving alleged sexual offenses.
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Ethiopia: Adwa recaptured amid tensions with Eritrea [Africanews Today]
In northern Ethiopia, federal forces have retaken the town of Adwa, near the Eritrean border, without a fight following the withdrawal of TPLF rebels. The advance comes amid rising tensions with Eritrea, as commercial flights resume between Addis Ababa and Mekelle
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@africanews 6 hours ago
Controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial to move forward in Guinea-Bissau
A controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborns was given approval to move forward in Guinea-Bissau last week, despite ethical concerns, according to the Guardian.
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Human Rights Watch warns of LGBTQ+ crackdown in Senegal as arrests rise
In a report released Monday, Human Rights Watch warned that the governmentâ s crackdown is fueling stigma, driving people into hiding, and discouraging access to HIV testing and treatment.
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@africanews 7 hours ago
Spain clears last major migrant camp in Ceuta ahead of royal visit
Spanish police, backed by soldiers, have cleared the last major migrant encampment in Ceuta, just two days before King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due to visit the North African territory.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border
Ethiopian government forces are advancing in Tigray, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Federal troops and allied militia have entered the strategic town of Adwa, near the Eritrean border, after Tigrayan rebels withdrew, according to residents.
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@africanews 8 hours ago
Parisâ s oldest covered food market gutted by major overnight fire
Fire tore through Parisâ s oldest covered food market in the Marais, leaving traders devastated. An investigation is under way and the market may stay shut for months.
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Kenya says no new Ebola cases since first-ever death
Kenyan authorities on Sunday said the country has recorded no new cases of Ebola since a positive patient died on October 5. Tests were conducted on 293 samples, but none came back positive.
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@africanews 10 hours ago
Pix of the Day, 12 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 12 October, 2026 - Across the world
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Two Americans win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for stabilisation models
Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can better stabilise disruptive economic fluctuations.
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Moroccoâ s lawyers suspend strike after four months
After more than four months of striking, Moroccoâ s 19,000 lawyers have resumed work, temporarily suspending their protest against a controversial bill reforming their profession.
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@africanews 12 hours ago
Israeli restrictions on foreign flight crew could affect at least 10 African nations
New restrictions imposed by Israel on foreign pilots and cabin crew will impact at least 10 African countries, according to reports.
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