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Rwandan Kagame critic Robert Kabera found beheaded in Uganda
A former Rwandan soldier who became a prominent critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in Uganda, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Rwandan opposition figures living in exile.
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Nigeria's first ebola case sparks shock and urgent concern nationwide
Nigerian authorities are racing to trace contacts after a diplomat was declared the countryâ s first Ebola case. The patient reportedly arrived in Abuja from Uganda on October third, sparking shock and urgent concern nationwide.
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UN warns against premature exit of peacekeepers from Central African Republic
The Security Council heard that deadly violence continues in the east despite the disarmament of nearly 2,000 fighters. and the gradual completion of the latest electoral cycle.
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Is Macky Sall preparing for a political comeback in Senegal?
Will Senegal's former president Macky Sall return to national politics now that he has stepped back from a potential role at the United Nations? The question is stirring debate in Senegal.
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Gambia to compensate Jammeh victims with $2.5m from mansion sale
Yahya Jammeh is accused of presiding over the murder of political opponents, disappearances, rape, and torture during his 22-year rule.
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FIFA suspends Egypt's head coach over criticism of World Cup referee
Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan has been handed a three-match suspension by football's governing body FIFA for criticizing a referee during the 2026 World Cup.
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Gambia to use money from sale of ex-dictator's US mansion to compensate victims of his rule
Yahya Jammeh is accused of presiding over the murder of political opponents, disappearances, rape, and torture during his 22-year rule.
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United Nations condemns drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure in Sudan
The comments come as South Sudan says more than 150 people were killed in a strike in the disputed Abyei border region.
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Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa
Nigeria's latest case marks the country's first recorded Ebola infection since 2014, raising concerns about further transmission as public health teams work to identify and monitor potential contacts
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Senegalese workers protest rising living costs ahead of three-day general strike
The mobilisation comes as Senegal prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games, adding pressure on authorities to address the unionsâ demands as workers threaten further disruption.
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Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty: Justice ministry
The last recorded execution in Burkina Faso took place in 1988. The decision marks a significant shift in the countryâ s criminal justice system and raises renewed questions about human rights and the use of capital punishment.
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Breaking: Nigeria records first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak
Nigeria has recorded its first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak, in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to the capital Abuja, the government confirmed on Tuesday.
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Woman, 65, killed in shark attack at South African beach
A 65-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.
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Orchestra Baobab keeps Senegalâ s musical legacy alive
More than 50 years after it formed, Senegalese band Orchestra Baobab is still getting audiences dancing and is now counting on a new generation of musicians to carry on its legacy. The Afro-Cuban and west African fusion group is about to release "Made in Senegal," its first album in nearly ten years
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@africanews Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:16:14
Egypt parliament delays debate on possible Saudi military support
Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier.
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