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Two Sudanese women die in overcrowded migrant boat crossing from northern France
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Two Sudanese women die in overcrowded migrant boat crossing from northern France

Two young Sudanese women appear to have suffocated to death on Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France

OPEC+ lifts June output quota amid UAE departure
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OPEC+ lifts June output quota amid UAE departure

Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed

Masked men abduct prominent Malian lawyer in Bamako
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Masked men abduct prominent Malian lawyer in Bamako

A well-known Malian lawyer and politician critical of the ruling junta was abducted overnight by masked men in the capital

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te tours Eswatini amid diplomatic support
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te tours Eswatini amid diplomatic support

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday for a state visit to bolster ties with one of its

In Gaza, handmade dolls offer comfort to children after years of war
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In Gaza, handmade dolls offer comfort to children after years of war

After years of war and restrictions in Gaza, a mother of five has turned to making dolls to bring comfort

Finance body says Africa faces an 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040
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Finance body says Africa faces an 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040

The Africa Finance Corporation says this highlights the continent’s vulnerability to global shipping chokepoints…Read More

Women speak of violence experienced during childbirth in DR Congo
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Women speak of violence experienced during childbirth in DR Congo

a recent viral video showing a young woman being hit by a doctor shortly after giving birth in a Kinshasa

Tanzania poll violence claimed 518 lives: government enquiry
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Tanzania poll violence claimed 518 lives: government enquiry

Violence around Tanzania’s October general election left 518 people dead, a government-appointed commission said Thursday — a figure far below

South Africa coal phase-out delay could cause 32,000 deaths: report
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South Africa coal phase-out delay could cause 32,000 deaths: report

Delaying the closure of South Africa’s coal-fired power plants could lead to up to 32,000 preventable deaths between 2026 and

Nigel Clarke: “Preserving fiscal sustainability must be Africa’s priority” [Interview]
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Nigel Clarke: “Preserving fiscal sustainability must be Africa’s priority” [Interview]

Caught between imported inflation, dependence on international markets, and structural fragilities, African economies find themselves on the front line of