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World Bank: Iran war forcing more African nations to seek emergency funding
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World Bank: Iran war forcing more African nations to seek emergency funding

The World Bank is warning that the Iran war is forcing more African countries to seek emergency financing…Read More

Heat dome traps Europe under scorching temperatures
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Heat dome traps Europe under scorching temperatures

It’s still spring in western Europe, but hot weather has already arrived. Forecasters say it’s only going to get worse…Read

Dakar residents react to sacking of Senegal’s PM Sonko
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Dakar residents react to sacking of Senegal’s PM Sonko

Residents of Dakar have been reacting to Friday’s sacking of prime minister Ousmane Sonko. After months of tensions, Senegal’s President

Uganda confirms three new cases of Ebola, bringing total to five
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Uganda confirms three new cases of Ebola, bringing total to five

Uganda said on Saturday it had confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing to five the total since the virus

Muslim pilgrims pray in Mecca before start of Hajj
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Muslim pilgrims pray in Mecca before start of Hajj

Muslim worshippers gathered in Mecca for prayers on Friday in the final days before the start of the Hajj, one

Ivory Coast cocoa authority moves to ease tensions with farmers over unsold beans
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Ivory Coast cocoa authority moves to ease tensions with farmers over unsold beans

After protests last week by cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast, the country’s Coffee and Cocoa Council is sending a delegation

Iran feels economic strain as Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen
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Iran feels economic strain as Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen

Fallout from the strikes – alongside a monthslong internet cut imposed by the government – is spurring mass job losses

Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo dies at 40, industry mourns
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Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo dies at 40, industry mourns

Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40, according to colleagues and close associates who confirmed the

Pacific island nation of Nauru proposes name change in break from colonial past
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Pacific island nation of Nauru proposes name change in break from colonial past

Pacific island Nauru said it will hold a referendum to change its official name, described as a colonial relic from

Ghana to repatriate hundreds of citizens from South Africa
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Ghana to repatriate hundreds of citizens from South Africa

The decision follows the recent wave of protests against foreign nationals in several cities across the country…Read More