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France's Marine Le Pen, fighting court conviction and running for presidency
Marine Le Pen has run for the French presidency three times before, but now that she has decided to attempt it a fourth time, she has…
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Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg as manhunt under way
At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say. They say another nine…
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Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say
At least four people have been killed by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunitions depot in Burundi's largest city, Bujumbura,…
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Infantry will still be fighting in muddy holes even as drones change war, British officer says
A UK battalion is turning to drones as the technology becomes a more prominent element of modern warfare. Its commanding officer said he…
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Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital
Sustained heavy gunfire and loud explosions have been heard in Niger near the international airport outside the capital, Niamey. Multiple…
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Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday's election extending his four decades in power by another five…
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He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term
Ugandans under the age of 40 - and that is more than three-quarters of the population - have only known one president. Yoweri Museveni…
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Cyclone Ditwah mapped: Red alert in India as powerful storm leaves at least 123 dead in Sri Lanka
A red alert has been issued for some coastal Indian states set to be slammed by powerful Cyclone Ditwah, which has left 123 people dead…
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Guinea-Bissau president arrested as gunfire heard, sources tell BBC
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has been arrested by armed men, government sources have told the BBC, after gunfire was…
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Pupils abducted from Catholic school in fresh Nigeria attack
An unknown number of pupils have been abducted by armed men from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, marking the second school…
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Why this festival is Brazil’s most unique cultural experience — and the perfect pairing with Rio
Although I had visited Brazil before, I had never made it to the Amazon, which covers more than half the country. When I finally did, the…
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Wife and son of Gabon's ousted leader given 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial
A court in Gabon has sentenced the former first lady and the son of deposed President Ali Bongo to 20 years in jail following a two-day…
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What was stolen in the Louvre heist? What to know about the 8 jewelry pieces — and the 'race against time' to save them.
As of Monday, the Louvre Museum in Paris was still closed following the brazen daylight heist that took place on Sunday and resulted in…
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Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and by force is under way in the…
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South Africa debates changing name of world-famous Kruger park
South Africa's world-famous Kruger National Park could become known by a new name if some local politicians have their way. The vast…
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South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life
Convicted South African rapist Thabo Bester has lost a court bid to block Netflix from broadcasting a documentary about his life -…
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Mali charges ex-PM with undermining the state over post on X
A former prime minister of Mali, which is now under military rule, has been charged with undermining the credibility of the state over…
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Rhino horns turned radioactive to fight poachers in South Africa
South African scientists have launched an anti-poaching campaign in which rhino's horns will be injected with a radioactive material. The…
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South Africa's police minister accused of links to criminal gangs
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties to criminal gangs and of meddling in police investigations into politically…
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Kenyan minister back police over protests, which he calls 'coup attempt'
Kenya's interior minister has denied that the police used excessive force during Wednesday's protests in which at least 10 people were…
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Three decades, one leader - how Eritreans had their hopes dashed
Once hailed as part of a new generation of reformist African leaders, Eritrea's president, who recently marked 32 years in power, has long…
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At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raid
Officials say at least 45 people have been killed during an overnight attack in central Nigeria's Benue state. Eyewitnesses said the…
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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography
Tanzania has decided to block access to social media platform X because it allows pornographic content to be shared, the information…
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Paint, parades and power: Africa's top shots
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