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Five candidates confirmed for Gambia's presidential election
The Gambiaâ s electoral commission has confirmed five candidates for next monthâ s presidential election. They include incumbent Adama Barrow who is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so. Itâ s not clear whether more candidates are still to be named.
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Kenyans brace for El Niño rains as flood survivors fear a repeat of 2024 devastation
The warning comes as Nairobi continues to grapple with urban planning challenges, encroachment on wetlands and construction in flood-prone areas, factors that increase the city's vulnerability to flooding.
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Burundi: 11 opposition parties announce support for President Ndayishimiye's re-election bid
Burundiâ s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has secured the backing of 11 opposition parties when he runs for re-election next year.
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Swiss hospital discharges Ebola patient after successful treatment
A Swiss woman who contracted the strain of Ebola linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been discharged from hospital in Geneva, health officials said on Thursday.
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New witness due in former South African minister's corruption trial
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering, stemming from her time as defence minister.
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Cairo Film Festival opens as Middle East war weighs on cinema
The 47th Cairo International Film Festival got underway on Wednesday in the Egyptian capital. The event brings together filmmakers, actors and other prominent figures from around the world. This yearâ s festival is taking place under the shadow of the Middle East war.
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South African town divided over plan to fence in baboons
Now, a plan to move around 60 animals into fenced enclosures has split the community. Some residents say enough is enough. Others say the baboons should remain free.
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Ukraine: Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv hospital, leave two dead in Odesa
Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine killed at least two person in Odesa and injured another at a hospital in Kyiv. Rescuers evacuated patients, including people using wheelchairs and crutches, as firefighters battled the flames.
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Iran showcases missiles as military targets US army radar in Bahrain
The Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that it had destroyed a US early-warning radar in the Gulf country, the first such claim in months.
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South Africa's ANC backs Ramaphosa despite local election losses
Days after a drubbing at the ballot box, the leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress met to discuss the way forward. In last week's local elections, the party's vote share dropped by 15 points to just 31 percent.
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Peter Obi supporters and journalists attacked at campaign event in Nigeria
Violence broke out in Lagos on Thursday as members of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress gathered for a town hall meeting. Participants were forced to flee as suspected protesters armed with sticks, machetes and axes tried to force themselves into the event.
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Outlook outage hits users in 74 countries as Microsoft seeks fix
Microsoft said on Thursday that efforts to repair a major outage of Outlook were not going as expected and the firm was seeking alternative solutions as users around the world were left without its crucial services.
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UN security council extends Central African Republic peacekeeping mission until 2027
The latest mandate extension underscores the Security Council's continued commitment to the country, while highlighting the importance of a carefully managed transition that ensures national institutions can sustain the gains made.
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Jensen Huang quits Nvidia as scandal rocks AI giant
Jensen Huang, the leather-jacketed architect of the artificial intelligence boom, resigned as chief executive of Nvidia on Thursday after revelations of two extramarital affairs, including one with a woman accused of spying for China.
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Peru: Pope Leo XIV leads youth prayer vigil at Lima's National Stadium
Thousands of young Catholics gathered at Peru's National Stadium in Lima on Thursday 12 November for a prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, transforming the venue into a sea of lights, The stands lit up with thousands of mobile phone lights as the pontiff led an evening of songs, prayer and reflection.
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Portugal: Humanoid robots take centre stage at Web Summit 2026
Dancing humanoid robots and robotic dogs stole the show at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The technology conference has generated nearly â ¬2.5 billion for Portugal's economy over the past decade, according to a study.
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