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Morocco coach rejects allegations of AFCON refs bias for the host team
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Morocco coach rejects allegations of AFCON refs bias for the host team

The Atlas Lions beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarterfinal match on Friday…Read More

United Nations says more than 50 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi
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United Nations says more than 50 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi

More than 100,000 people have sought refuge in Burundi since December amid fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels…Read

Gambian authorities intercept 780 migrants trying to reach Europe
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Gambian authorities intercept 780 migrants trying to reach Europe

The operation came just days after another boat capsized off the Gambian coast killing more than 30 people…Read More

Benin elections: parties end campaigning days ahead of vote
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Benin elections: parties end campaigning days ahead of vote

Parties competing in Benin’s local and parliamentary elections ended their campaigning on Friday, ahead of the vote this weekend. It

Chinese and Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for BRICS naval exercises
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Chinese and Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for BRICS naval exercises

China will lead a joint military drill hosted by South Africa. Russian ships are also expected to join the exercises…Read

African Union demands Israel reverse recognition of Somaliland
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African Union demands Israel reverse recognition of Somaliland

The AU’s Council for Political Affairs, Peace and Security issued the call on Tuesday, condemning what it described as a

Iran’s President Pezeshkian urges security forces not to target peaceful protesters
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Iran’s President Pezeshkian urges security forces not to target peaceful protesters

President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday urged security forces to distinguish between what he called rioters and protesters, urging them not

The Gambia: Dozens missing after boat carrying over 200 migrants capsized
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The Gambia: Dozens missing after boat carrying over 200 migrants capsized

At least 102 survivors were rescued and seven bodies recovered from the boat that capsized off the Gambian coast on

DRC, Liberia among five new non-permanent UN Security Council members
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DRC, Liberia among five new non-permanent UN Security Council members

The United Nations Security Council welcomed Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia and Liberia, as its five new non-permanent members for the 2026-2027 period…Read More

Israeli recognition of Somaliland is a ‘calculated distraction,’ Somali diplomat says
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Israeli recognition of Somaliland is a ‘calculated distraction,’ Somali diplomat says

Somalia’s ambassador the United Nations said Israel’s move aimed to distract from its war in Gaza and its occupation of the