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UK sanctions four senior RSF commanders over atrocities in Sudan

The four officers include RSF deputy leader Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo and three other commanders. They are suspected of having…

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Deadly building collapse in Fez: Families evacuated, investigation underway

After a deadly building collapse in Fez, 22 families have been evacuated from their homes. Local authorities said they had…

2 weeks ago

Pix of the Day December 12, 2025

Africanews samples a selection of the day's most striking images...Read More

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Gang violence, thefts surge in post-cyclone Mayotte

Burglaries have increased by 35% since Cyclone Chido a year ago. Fearing for their safety, some residents have abandoned entire…

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New video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before their deaths

New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to…

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Massive influx of Congolese refugees strains Burundi’s humanitarian capacities

The United Nations refugee agency recorded 40,000 new arrivals of Congolese refugees in Burundi between 5 and 11 December...Read More

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ECOWAS to cut air transport taxes in bid to lower cost of air travel in West Africa

ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes from 1 January 2026...Read More

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Ethiopia to hold general election on 1 June 2026

In an address to parliament in October, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the upcoming election would be the "best organised"…

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Floodwaters devastate Gaza camps amid ongoing humanitarian crisis

Rains drenched Gaza's tent camps and winds froze the Palestinians huddling inside them Thursday as storm Byron descended on the…

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Egypt’s koshary is inscribed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage

The popular, low-cost dish, consisting mostly of rice, lentils, pasta and fried onions, is the 11th item inscribed on the…

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