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Escalating Insurgent Attacks in Northern Mali Deal Heavy Blow to Military Government

Mali’s ruling military government is confronting one of its most serious security challenges in years after insurgents killed at least 50 soldiers in an ambush near the northern town of Anefis. The assault, claimed by both Tuareg separatists and Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist groups, has laid bare the mounting pressure faced by the junta more than three […]

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Zimbabwe’s mineral processing drive raises questions for smaller producers

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Zimbabwe’s strategy to expand domestic mineral processing and move further up the value chain is being positioned as a path to greater economic sovereignty and higher revenues. Yet the plan has opened a familiar debate in the country’s mining sector: whether the country’s smaller and artisanal producers will share in the benefits or be pushed

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Africa’s AI Moment: Can the Continent Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence?

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Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging trend on the horizon. It has become the underlying architecture of modern economies, governance systems, healthcare networks, classrooms, farms, financial markets, and defense institutions. For Africa, the conversation has shifted from whether artificial intelligence will transform the world to whether the continent will play a role in designing

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Humpback Whale Supergroup Sightings Rise Along South Africa’s Coastline

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Humpback whales moving in unusually large gatherings known as supergroups are being recorded with increasing regularity off the South African coast, drawing the attention of marine researchers and ocean enthusiasts alike. The trend underscores the country’s growing reputation as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most rewarding destinations for observing large cetaceans. A Remarkable Marine Gathering

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Inside New Bell: How a Cameroonian Prison Became an Unlikely Music Hub

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A notorious prison in Cameroon has drawn international attention for an unusual cultural phenomenon: inmates who run their own record label from behind its walls. At New Bell prison, located in the coastal city of Douala, incarcerated musicians have transformed a corner of the jail into an unlikely hub of creative production, recording songs and

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Nigeria detains two foreign fighters accused of aiding local jihadist groups

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Security forces in Nigeria have detained two foreign nationals suspected of supporting jihadist groups operating in the country, according to reporting from FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Lagos. The arrests underscore the persistent challenges facing the military more than a decade and a half into its campaign against an entrenched insurgency in the northeast. Foreign fighters

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Chad le Clos sets new Commonwealth Games medal record for South Africa

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South African swimmer Chad le Clos has etched his name into Commonwealth Games history, collecting a record 19th career medal to become the most decorated individual athlete at the multi-sport event. The achievement took him past two shooting legends, Australia’s Phil Adams and England’s Mick Gault, who had previously shared the benchmark. A milestone built

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Six ancient Comorian medinas inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

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Six historic medinas spread across the Comoros archipelago have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, recognizing centuries of Swahili-Arab urban life that remain visible in the islands’ living towns today. The decision places Comoros alongside other Indian Ocean states whose coastal cities are celebrated for their layered cultural and architectural histories. A recognition of

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Uganda’s Ghetto Kids describe World Cup performance as unforgettable moment on global stage

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A group of young dancers from Uganda known as the Ghetto Kids have spoken of their joy at performing alongside international pop star Shakira during a World Cup final, describing the experience in their own enthusiastic words as “very, very, very, very, very good.” Speaking to the BBC, members of the troupe expressed their excitement

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Kenya’s ‘goons’: Rights groups warn of deepening political repression ahead of 2027 vote

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With one year to go before Kenya’s 2027 presidential election, human rights organizations are raising alarms over what they describe as the systematic deployment of political henchmen, widely referred to as “goons,” to infiltrate rallies, disrupt opposition gatherings and intimidate political rivals. Activists say the practice, while long-standing in Kenyan politics, has intensified markedly since

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Ethiopia’s Cotton-to-Clothing Push Aims to Stitch Together Africa’s Full Textile Value Chain

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As African economies push to capture more value from their own raw materials, Ethiopia is emerging as a focal point in efforts to build a fully integrated cotton-to-clothing industry on the continent. The country is positioning itself as a proving ground for an approach that links cotton growers, agricultural researchers and garment manufacturers under a

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DR Congo: Growing trust brings more Ebola patients to treatment centres

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Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reported a steady rise in the number of Ebola patients arriving at dedicated treatment centres, a trend they attribute to growing confidence among communities hit by the country’s latest outbreak. The shift is being closely watched as a potential turning point in efforts to contain a

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