Authorities begin demolition of vast Mayotte shantytown

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Authorities on the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte on Monday began demolishing homes in a large slum in an operation against sub-standard housing...

Sudan’s warring sides agree to seven day ceasefire starting Monday

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Saudi Arabia and the United States have brokered a seven-day ceasefire between Sudan's warring factions. Representatives of both army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his...

Mauritania’s ruling party wins majority seats in local and legislative polls

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The ruling party in Mauritania scored a comfortable victory in last week's legislative and local elections, according to official results on Sunday, a litmus...

Senegal wins U17 Africa Cup of Nations title

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Senegal staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Morocco 2-1 and win the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations title at the Nelson Mandela stadium...

Zimbabwe: amnesty frees a fifth of prisoners from overcrowded jails

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Zimbabwe has begun releasing more than 4,000 prisoners under a presidential amnesty that authorities say will help ease congestion in some overcrowded jails. About 800...

Mystery illness kills nine, leaves 80 ill in Kenya

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At least nine people have died, and over 80 others are seriously ill in Kargi Location, Marsabit County, following an outbreak of an unknown...

Tinubu jets out, seek investors in Europe as transition gears up

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President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu embarked on a working trip to Europe today, Wednesday, to attract investors as preparation for the transition of government takes...

Sudan: Price of basic commodities go up by 60% as fighting...

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The cost of commodities and services has shot up in Sudan as fighting escalates in the country. According to the United Nations humanitarian agency, the...

Nigeria: 15 children drowned in a shipwreck and 25 missing

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A boat capsized in northwestern Nigeria, killing 15 people, police said Wednesday. The boat was heading to the village of Dundeji in Sokoto state on...

Niger intercepts nearly 1,400 Boko Haram followers – Army

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Nearly 1,400 followers of jihadist group Boko Haram have been intercepted fleeing into Niger following clashes with a rival Islamic State group, according to...