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Tanzania still haunted by deadly election violence one year on
One year after Tanzaniaâ s disputed election, the scars of deadly violence remain. Critics still live in fear of abductions and arrests, while opposition supporters continue to face intimidation.
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Guinean cinema: A new generation strives to bring the industry back to life
Once a thriving industry, Guinean cinema is struggling to regain its former glory. With cinemas closed, production resources scarce and funding difficult to secure, a new generation is working to revive the countryâ s film i
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President Ruto seeks compensation for Kenyans recruited into Russian military
An investigation by Journalists for Justice, published earlier this month, identified at least 76 Kenyans killed while fighting for Russia, alongside 841 Kenyan nationals recruited between October 2022 and June 2026.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Gunfire heard across Ethiopia border as growing numbers flee into Kenya
Gunfire echoes across the Ethiopia-Kenya border in Moyale, as violence drives thousands to flee into Kenya. The clashes stem from a territorial dispute between Ethiopiaâ s Oromia and Somali regions.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Egyptian Red Crescent sends flour and winter supplies to Gaza
Egypt has sent an aid convoy of 62 trucks carrying more than 780 tonnes of relief supplies to Gaza, ahead of the winter season.
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Lagos Fashion Week returns for 15th edition with a commitment to sustainability
Lagos fashion week is back - returning this week for its 15th edition. This year's event is focused on circularity and sustainability - and ensuring African creators reap the benefits of their work.
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@africanews 10 hours ago
First body recovered from Nairobi building collapse as 16 remain missing
A first body was recovered Friday from the rubble of an 18-storey building that collapsed a week ago in Nairobi, as 16 people remain missing.
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@africanews 10 hours ago
Poor services and crime fuel voter frustration ahead of South Africaâ s polls
South Africans head to the polls next week, with basic services, crime and unemployment among the key issues shaping the local elections.
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Pakistan: Islamabad zoo introduces 'Coffee with Alpaca' attraction
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.
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@africanews 11 hours ago
Czech Republic: Meerkats and cheetah cubs play with Halloween pumpkins
Halloween has arrived at Prague Zoo, where meerkats are exploring pumpkins stuffed with worms and cheetah cubs are discovering seasonal toys. Four days of activities will bring treats to 14 animal species.
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Ghanaian teenager, 15, shot dead near New York school
A 15-year-old boy originally from Ghana has died after being shot near his school in New York City, as police search for three teenagers in connection with the killing.
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@africanews 13 hours ago
Senegal gears up for a historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
IOC President Kirsty Coventry has toured the Youth Olympic Village in Dakar, just two days before the start of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
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@africanews 12 hours ago
Fuel shortages push Malawians into endless queues and rising costs
Fuel shortages and soaring petrol prices are putting daily life and businesses under severe pressure in Malawi. In the capital, Lilongwe, drivers and motorcycle taxi operators are spending hours, and sometimes days, in queues as they wait for scarce supplies.
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@africanews 12 hours ago
Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike
Thousands of protesters marched through Rome, Italy, on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) trade union.
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