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Egypt: 4 dead and dozens injured after two trains collide south of Cairo
Four people are dead and dozens injured after two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday. Egyptâ s railway authority said a train traveling to Giza from Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to Aswan.
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Netherlands: Sea of red fills Amsterdam streets in Gaza protest
Tens of thousands of people, many dressed in red, marched through Amsterdam in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 November, demanding that the Dutch government take stronger action against Israel over the war in Gaza.
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Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens
Kraków's historic main square in southern Poland reopened to the public on Sunday 8 November, just over 24 hours after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 15 others injured. Residents are lighting candles in memory of the victims, while bullet marks remain visible on café windows.
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@africanews 9 hours ago
Coalition building begins as ANC suffers major blow in South Africa local elections
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 Sunday.
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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 16 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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@africanews 17 hours ago
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 19 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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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 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:10:54
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 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:45:36
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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