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Ivorian Government resigns after ruling party’s landslide win
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Ivorian Government resigns after ruling party’s landslide win

Ivory Coast’s government has formally resigned, paving the way for a new cabinet following last month’s legislative elections. President Alassane

Putin attends Christmas Eve service with veterans of Ukraine war
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Putin attends Christmas Eve service with veterans of Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas Eve at an Orthodox service in the Moscow region on Tuesday evening. He was

CAR President extends Putin invitation
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CAR President extends Putin invitation

The newly re-elected president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the

Boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for Spain returns to Gambia after taking on water
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Boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for Spain returns to Gambia after taking on water

A boat carrying dozens of migrants hoping to reach Spain returned to shore after taking on water off the coast

Young African migrants sleep on Paris streets amid freezing winter nights
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Young African migrants sleep on Paris streets amid freezing winter nights

Several dozen snow-covered tents line a street in the historic heart of Paris, sheltering young homeless migrants from the bitter

Nigeria to take over anti-jihadist operations after US Christmas strikes
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Nigeria to take over anti-jihadist operations after US Christmas strikes

The Nigerian air force will take over from the United States after Washington’s Christmas Day strikes against jihadists, relying on

Burkina Faso authorities say new coup plot foiled, arrests underway
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Burkina Faso authorities say new coup plot foiled, arrests underway

Authorities in Burkina Faso say they have thwarted a new coup attempt amid heightened political tensions in the West African

Tunisia: Swimmers celebrate New Year with plunge in cold sea
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Tunisia: Swimmers celebrate New Year with plunge in cold sea

Tunisian sports and medical associations have made it a habit to organise the “Ghatssa,” a swim in the cold sea waters on

Venus Williams to return to Australian Open
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Venus Williams to return to Australian Open

Five years after her last appearance at the tournament, Venus Williams is set to compete in the Australian Open which

Heavy snow blankets Istanbul on first day of 2026
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Heavy snow blankets Istanbul on first day of 2026

Istanbul welcomed the New Year from under a blanket of snow. On the first day of the new year, the