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Spanish police launch new ID procedure for migrants at temporary camps
Police in the northern Spanish enclave of Ceuta are introducing a new identification process for migrants as authorities move to dismantle a temporary camp.
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ANC leads South Africa's local polls but records all-time election low: final results
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Saturday.
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Lagos Street Art Festival brings art out of the gallery to engage with wider public
Artists in Lagos used brushes and spray cans to bring their works to life on Saturday at the second edition of the cityâ s Street Art Festival. The event is aimed at making art more accessible by taking out of the galleries and into public spaces - engaging with a wider audience.
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@africanews 5 hours ago
Divided Israelis agree: Forming next government won't be easy
Across Israel people are divided over President Herzogâ s decision to pick Gadi Eisenkot to lead countryâ s next government. But one thing everyone can agree on is that it forming a new government won't be easy.
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Dialogue between past and present: Giza pyramids host 6th edition of 'Forever is Now' exhibition
The sixth edition of the â Forever Is Nowâ art exhibition is set against the Pyramids of Giza. The Egyptian landscape and its ancient monuments are more than just a backdrop, they also provide the worksâ conceptual anchor, creating a dialogue between past and present.
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@africanews 7 hours ago
Egypt reopens embassy in Libya as it seeks to rebuild energy ties with Tripoli
Egyptâ s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty was in Tripoli on Saturday to reopen his countryâ s embassy. The mission has been closed since 2012, when chaos swept Libya following the ouster of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.
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@africanews 8 hours ago
Gambia's opposition leader Bensouda files for presidential election despite abuse allegations
Supporters of Gambiaâ s UNITE-led coalition celebrated on Friday as their party leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda filed his candidacy papers for next monthâ s presidential election. The move comes despite a government report last week accusing the popular former mayor of financial improprieties.
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@africanews 18 hours ago
Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow
Footage shows people fleeing as cars speed away during a deadly shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square, which left six people dead and about 15 injured.
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@africanews 18 hours ago
Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure
Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.
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@africanews Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:53:34
Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza
Tens of thousands of displaced families in the Gaza Strip spent a sleepless night on Saturday, as heavy rain flooded their fragile tents, and soaked their mattresses and belongings.
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@africanews Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:43:14
Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape' after cancer treatment
Pope Leo XIV declared he was in "fairly good shape" after his cancer treatment, as he kicked off a three-nation South America tour on Friday.
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@africanews Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:45:30
Coalition battles ahead in key South African cities as vote counting wraps up
Partial results for South Africa's local elections point to coalition battles in several major metros, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini.
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@africanews Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:29:18
Paraguay VP Alliana sworn is as president after predecessor impeached
Former Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president Friday to serve out the term of his predecessor, Santiago Peña, who was impeached earlier the same day for misconduct in office.
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@africanews Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:10:18
Tanzanian opposition celebrates 'victorious' day after leader avoids death penalty
Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party celebrated a "victorious day" on Friday, after a court found their leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason.
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@africanews Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:47:35
Political chaos in Somalia after court ruling against president's term extension
Somalia's political crisis is deepening, with the opposition accusing the president of sending troops to arrest the Supreme Court's chief justice after the tribunal declared an extension of his term "unlawful".
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@africanews Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:45:03
Morocco marks anniversary of Western Sahara occupation as UN mission ends
The anniversary comes as the decades-old territorial conflict enters a new diplomatic phase, with a U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down after 35 years. Western Sahara is Africaâ s longest-running territorial conflict
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