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Hajj 2024: Final symbolic stoning and farewell circling of the Kaaba
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Hajj 2024: Final symbolic stoning and farewell circling of the Kaaba

More than 1.83 million Muslims performed Hajj in 2024, including more than 1.6 million pilgrims from 22 countries…Read More

No break in violence as Gaza marks Eid al-Adha
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No break in violence as Gaza marks Eid al-Adha

While Muslims around the world celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha with feasting and gifts on Sunday, displaced Palestinians

Pope Francis urges action to end bloodshed in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Pope Francis urges action to end bloodshed in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The pontiff’s call on Sunday comes following a week in which dozens were killed in the DRC’s North Kivu province…Read

Cooling systems bring some relief amid soaring temperatures at Hajj
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Cooling systems bring some relief amid soaring temperatures at Hajj

Saudi Arabia is expected to experience extreme heat over the 5-day Hajj period…Read More

Kenyan teenager becomes third-fastest man ever in 800m
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Kenyan teenager becomes third-fastest man ever in 800m

Nineteen-year-old Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s time at the Kenyan Athletics Olympic trials was the fastest 800 metres since 2012…Read More

FIFA president presides over renaming of Paris stadium in honour of Pelé
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FIFA president presides over renaming of Paris stadium in honour of Pelé

Gianni Infantino described the Brazilian football legend as ‘the first international star and first international football icon…Read More

G7 Summit: Meloni meets with the President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune
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G7 Summit: Meloni meets with the President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune

During the meeting, the two Leaders expressed their deep satisfaction with the excellent state of bilateral relations, notably in the

Congo: Sape and African traditions
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Congo: Sape and African traditions

While sape is often associated with Western fashion, it maintains a strong connection to African traditions. The sapeurs aim to

Morocco: Harnessing forgotten crops to combat global hunger and climate change
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Morocco: Harnessing forgotten crops to combat global hunger and climate change

By leveraging the unique climatic conditions of Benguérir, Phenoma is not only addressing local agricultural challenges but also contributing valuable

Eid al-Adha brings little cheer to Senegal’s struggling fishermen
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Eid al-Adha brings little cheer to Senegal’s struggling fishermen

The government of former president Sall had signed fishing agreements with the EU that gave European vessels access to Senegal’s