Opposition leader wins presidential vote in Seychelles
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Opposition leader wins presidential vote in Seychelles

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according

Madagascar: Soldiers join protestors as president denounces ‘coup attempt’
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Madagascar: Soldiers join protestors as president denounces ‘coup attempt’

The troops are from the same unit that helped Rajoelina take power for the first time sixteen years ago following

Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines
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Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines

Companies are required to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to

No foul play in the death of South African Ambassador, authorities say
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No foul play in the death of South African Ambassador, authorities say

No signs of foul play have been found in the death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, authorities

Tens of thousands of Palestinians return to devastated northern Gaza amid ceasefire
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians return to devastated northern Gaza amid ceasefire

Tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning Saturday to the devastated northern Gaza Strip after a U.S.‑brokered ceasefire came into

Morocco’s king addresses parliament amid mounting tensions
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Morocco’s king addresses parliament amid mounting tensions

King Mohammed VI, flanked by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, addressed Parliament Friday to begin the final

Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports
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Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or

Seychelles runoff vote could reshape Island nation’s course
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Seychelles runoff vote could reshape Island nation’s course

Seychellois voters went to the polls Saturday in a closely watched presidential runoff between incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan and challenger Patrick

Dream City biennale turns Tunis medina into living work of art
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Dream City biennale turns Tunis medina into living work of art

For its tenth edition, the Dream City biennale brings the medina of Tunis to life. The result of two years

Tel Aviv gathers in prayer as Israel takes step toward Gaza truce
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Tel Aviv gathers in prayer as Israel takes step toward Gaza truce

Jewish worshippers gathered for morning prayers at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Friday as Israel prepared to implement the