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Mali: amidst adversity, Bamako’s puppets bring joy to the streets

As a severe fuel blockade paralyzes Mali's capital, giant colorful marionettes danced through Bamako's streets this week in a defiant…

2 months ago

Algeria pardons jailed French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal

Algeria granted a humanitarian pardon to French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal on Wednesday, releasing the 76-year-old writer after a year-long imprisonment…

2 months ago

Morocco prepares volunteers ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

As the Africa Cup of Nations fast approaches, Morocco is stepping up preparations by training hundreds of young volunteers to…

2 months ago

Political war erupts in Senegal between President Faye and PM Sonko

A fierce public power struggle has erupted between Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, shaking…

2 months ago

African Union says continent’s rising debt crisis undermines development

The chairperson of the AU Commission says many governments are spending more on servicing debt than on investments in human…

2 months ago

Thieves steal ancient statues from Syria’s National Museum of Damascus

An official from Syria’s Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums said that six marble statues were stolen, adding that an investigation…

2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his…

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Ethiopia named as host for 2027 UN Climate Summit

Dubbed the “Africa COP”, the summit is expected to center Africa's role in advancing climate justice and solutions...Read More

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Egypt’s Foreign Minister engages with Sudan’s military leader in Port Sudan

Egypt's top diplomat met with Sudan's military leader Tuesday in a renewed push to advance a ceasefire plan, as the…

2 months ago

Democrats query millions Trump paid to Equatorial Guinea to accept deportees

The Trump administration made a $7.5 million payment to the government of Equatorial Guinea as it seeks to deport people…

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