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Tangier launches inaugural ‘Photo Tangier’ festival with maritime-themed showcase

The Moroccan port city of Tangier is hosting the inaugural edition of “Photo Tangier,” an international photography festival that will transform the city into an open-air exhibition space across two and a half months. Running from June 17 to August 31, the event marks a new cultural milestone for a city long defined by its […]

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Protests Erupt in Tripoli as Anger Mounts Over Persistent Power Cuts

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Demonstrators took to the streets of Libya’s capital this week, blocking major roads and forcing the closure of the foreign ministry in a widening display of anger over prolonged electricity outages. The protests, which began as localized complaints, have grown into a broader civil disobedience campaign across Tripoli and its surrounding areas. From Outages to

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Tanzania: 23 Arraigned in Mwanza Over Alleged Terrorism-Linked Meetings

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Twenty-three people have been arraigned before the Mwanza Resident Magistrate’s Court in Tanzania on charges related to alleged participation in meetings linked to terrorism, according to local reports. The suspects are accused of taking part in gatherings held in Mwanza city earlier this month that authorities describe as illegal. Court Proceedings The defendants appeared before

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Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu joins race to lead the United Nations

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Uganda has formally entered the contest to choose the next Secretary-General of the United Nations by nominating veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu, a former UN under-secretary-general who previously served as the world body’s special representative for children and armed conflict. Kampala submitted his candidacy on Friday, adding an African voice to a field that is expected

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Tanzanian university lecturer charged with terrorism over anti-government protest allegations

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A university lecturer in Tanzania has been formally charged with terrorism offences in connection with a wave of planned anti-government protests demanding democratic reforms. The case is part of a broader crackdown in which more than 130 people have been detained across the country, according to rights groups tracking the arrests. Background of the protest

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WAFCON kicks off in Morocco with record 16-nation line-up as women’s football in Africa reaches new milestone

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The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has kicked off in Morocco, bringing together a record sixteen national teams in what represents the largest edition of the tournament in its history. The expanded line-up signals a growing momentum for women’s football across the continent, with more countries than ever before represented at the continental championship.

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Heatwave fuels widespread wildfires across North Africa

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An intense heatwave sweeping across North Africa has been fuelling major wildfires in multiple countries, with significant blazes reported in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. The fires have placed pressure on local emergency services as temperatures continue to climb across the region, raising concerns about the broader impact on communities, agriculture, and ecosystems. Scale of the

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From Devastating Diagnosis to HIV Activism: Eric’s Story From Burundi

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When Eric was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 26, a doctor delivered a prognosis that might have ended the conversation for many patients. He was told to prepare for his own funeral and to abandon the hope of ever having children. Years later, that same diagnosis has become the foundation of a personal

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Lagos Street Boxing Initiative Teaches Discipline to Young Nigerians

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In the bustling streets of Lagos, a growing number of Nigerian youngsters are lacing up their gloves and learning the fundamentals of boxing under the guidance of a former fighter. The informal training sessions, held in open public spaces rather than dedicated gyms, have become a fixture for young people seeking structure, fitness, and a

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CAS sets date for hearing on Senegal’s appeal over stripped 2025 AFCON title

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed a date for the hearing of Senegal’s appeal against the ruling that stripped the Teranga Lions of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The announcement sets in motion the next phase of a dispute that has cast a shadow over one of African football’s

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Tunisians Mark Five Years of Emergency Rule With Renewed Calls for Saied to Step Down

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Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Tunis on Sunday to mark five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament and imposed emergency measures, calling for the president to leave office and for a return to democratic governance. The protest, held along central arteries of the capital, reflected persistent public frustration over what critics

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Mali’s Bogolan Tradition Finds New Life as Economic Engine for Women Artisans

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Mali’s centuries-old bogolan textile, long celebrated as a symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship, is increasingly being recognized as a foundation for new economic opportunities, particularly for women in the West African nation’s creative industries. What was once a craft passed down through generations is now drawing attention from entrepreneurs, designers, and policymakers seeking to

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