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Centre showcasing black and African culture opens in London
In addition to film screenings, the venue will host masterclasses, industry panels, and live performances by established and emerging talent.
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Indonesia: Bali fuel supply delays spark panic buying and hours-long queues
Indonesia's resort island of Bali faced long queues at petrol stations on Wednesday, 14 October, as disrupted fuel deliveries left motorists waiting for hours.
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@africanews 3 hours ago
Well-wishers rally behind Pope Leo XIV as he recovers from cancer surgery
With music and prayer, well-wishers gather outside Romeâ s Gemelli Hospital as Pope Leo XIV recovers from surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour. Doctors say the pontiff is walking, eating, and making normal progress after the procedure.
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Russia says diesel supply deal with US under negotiation after Trump-Putin call
Hours after Trump announced a deal with Putin, Russia says negotiations are still underway. Trump claims Moscow will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, with more shipments promised in November and beyond.
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@africanews 13 hours ago
Storm chaos in Santiago as hail, floods and power cuts slam Chileâ s capital
Heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms flooded Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, 13 October, disrupting transport and leaving over 36,000 electricity customers without power. Chileâ s disaster agency, Senapred, declared a red alert across the Metropolitan Region.
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Mauritius imposes curfew after police shooting sparks violent protests
Residents of Mauritius were under curfew on Tuesday night in response to rare violent protests after a police officer shot and seriously injured a woman.
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@africanews 14 hours ago
Navi Pillay calls for action, not words, to defend international justice
South African jurist, Navi Pillay, was honoured for her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.
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@africanews 12 hours ago
Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates
Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.
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@africanews 13 hours ago
Somaliaâ s children face deadly malnutrition crisis as aid dwindles
Almost 2 million Somali children between the ages of 6 months and almost 5 will be suffering from acute malnutrition by June, analysts predict. Many are internally displaced people who lack access to basic services.
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Somalia faces growing hunger fears as El Niño strengthens
The country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.
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'Act of ingratitude': Niger condemns expulsion of security agents from France
Niger on Tuesday condemned the expulsion of two of its security agents from France, calling it a â serious and unacceptable act of ingratitude.â
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Mali hosts more than 322,000 refugees and asylum seekers
Mali is facing mounting humanitarian pressure, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking safety inside its borders. As of September 30, 2026, the country was hosting 322,584 refugees and asylum seekers, alongside 414,524 internally displaced people.
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Pix of the Day, 14 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 14 October, 2026 - Across the world
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Germany: Supporters rally in Hamburg as trial opens over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October, in solidarity with a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Rival communities clashes in South Sudan's Lakes state leaves scores dead
Deadly clashes have erupted in South Sudan, leaving scores dead and hospitals overwhelmed with wounded victims. The violence broke out Friday in the Rumbek area of Lakes State, as rival community groups battled.
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