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Tshuma court proceedings delayed pending mental health evaluation
A mental health evaluation has delayed two court appearances for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters.
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Burundi marks 33 years since Ndadayeâ s assassination amid concerns over democracy
Burundi has commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the assassination of former President Melchior Ndadaye, with tributes to the slain leader renewing debate over the state of democracy in the country.
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Tunisia jails 10 environmental activists over anti-pollution protests in Gabes
A Tunisian court has sentenced ten environmental activists over a protest against pollution linked to a major phosphate-processing plant in the southern coastal city of Gabes.
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Art as dialogue: Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia at the Lyon Biennale
The Biennale of Contemporary Art in the French city of Lyon is one of the most important international events for the art scene. Part of this year's edition is "Ontology of projected movement", a singular project by the Togolese artist Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia.
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South Africa cuts fuel levies by R10 billion as becord pump prices squeeze consumers
South Africa is stepping in to ease the fuel-price crisis, announcing billions of rand in tax relief as motorists and commuters struggle with record pump prices.
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French tourism sector concerned about impact as more protests planned
Images of the riots, which began as peaceful student protests before getting out of control, were posted and broadcast around the world.
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Yemen: 75 new recruits killed in Houthi missile strike laid to rest
A mass funeral was held Wednesday for 75 new recruits killed earlier this week in a Houthi missile strike in southern Yemen that was the deadliest attack since the resurgence of fighting in the Yemen civil war over the summer.
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Russia frees jailed American as Putin meets US envoy for Ukraine talks
A major development in US-Russia relations. Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
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Nigeriaâ s Dangote group buys stake in Kenyaâ s oil pipeline network
The announcement by industrialist Aliko Dangote, comes weeks after he laid the foundation stone for an oil refinery in Kenya's Lamu port.
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Prized wild pepper at risk in Madagascar's shrinking forests
Madagascar's forests are at risk. Since 1990, they've shrunk by more than a quarter. A rare wild pepper is contributing to their decline. Growing on vines that reach into the forest canopy, Voatsiperifery commands up to 200 euros a kilo. Harvesters tear down trees in order to reach it.
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Ivory Coast: 12 charged over gendarmeâ s killing amid lingering election tensions
One year after deadly election-related violence in Ivory Coast, twelve people have been charged and remanded in custody over the killing of a gendarme.
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Pix of the Day, 21st October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 21st October, 2026 - Across the world
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Russia frees imprisoned American teacher as Putin meets Trumpâ s envoy for Ukraine peace talks
A major development in US-Russia relations. Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
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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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