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Freshwater fish scarcity drives aquaculture in the Republic of Congo
More than a dozen rivers, including the Tchinouka, run through Pointe-Noire. But despite their potential as sources of freshwater fish, many are unusable because of pollution and other challenges.
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Former president Thabo Mbeki denies ordering cover-up of apartheid-era crimes
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Monday that he had neither ordered prosecutors to stop cases involving apartheid-era crimes nor struck secret deals to shield former security officers from justice.
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CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal 'expected end November'
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Monday that a verdict on Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Morocco will be delivered at the end of November
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Mali: Human Rights Watch Denounces Crimes Against Civilians [Africanews Today]
Human Rights Watch accuses the Malian army, its Russian allies from Africa Corps, as well as armed and jihadist groups, of committing serious violations of international law against civilians. The NGO is calling for urgent action from the African Union.
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Guilty as charged: Kenyan court finds cult leader responsible of 191 starvation deaths
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.
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Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces verdict over 191 starvation deaths
A Mombasa court will deliver a long-awaited verdict on Monday in the trial of a self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates, accused of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.
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Protesters block access to Paris' Louvre Museum in support of student movement
After a weekend of violent protests across France, students in Paris demonstrated again on Monday in front of the Louvre museum.
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Pregnant women in Yemen at growing risk as healthcare limited by fighting
Women in Yemen face growing risks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed government forces limits reproductive health care with some facilities providing emergency obstetric care repurposing to treat war-wounded, the United Nations said Friday.
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France's unrest: Why are immigrants being blamed for the violence?
US President Donald Trump has declared that France is "burning", blaming immigration for what he described as the country's decline.
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Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world
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French government under pressure after weekend of violence
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday to assess a weekend of violence and looting during protests against the rising cost of living.
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Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF picks Mnangagwa as leader after 2028
Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain its leader beyond 2028, as the 84-year-old seeks to extend his time in power
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Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Meanwhile, in the DRC, the outbreak has spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, where two cases, including one death, have been confirmed.
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Undead stalk the streets of Mexico City at 19th annual Zombie Walk
The undead stalked the streets of Mexico City on Sunday for the 19th annual Zombie Walk. The gathering has become a tradition in the Mexican capital. It combines horror-inspired costumes and makeup with a family-friendly celebration.
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Kenya cult deaths: Court set to rule in preacher's murder trial
Mackenzie also faces separate charges of manslaughter and terrorism, which he denies. The verdict is being closely watched by victimsâ families seeking justice three years after the discovery.
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Mali's army and rebel opponents guilty of human rights violations, new report finds
Mali's army and its Russian paramilitary allies have killed civilians in violation of international law, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch. The army's rebel opponents have done the same, the report claims.
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