Africa
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Senegal: Ousmane Sonko ignores his lawsuit for defamation
One of the leaders of the Senegalese opposition, Ousmane Sonko, refrained from appearing before a Dakar court on Thursday for…
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Pope calls on church leaders in South Sudan to challenge injustice
Pope Francis has been trying to console the long-suffering people of South Sudan as he opened his first full day…
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Kenyan solar-stove may cut cancer risks caused by burning wood
As data worldwide suggests the number of people with cancer is rising, some poorer nations are looking to find alternatives…
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Tunisia’s UGTT union accuses President Saied of intimidation and repression
Tunisia’s powerful UGTT trade union has accused President Kais Saied of targeting it as a distraction from record low election…
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Traoré gives assurances over relations with France despite troop exit
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, has said there has been no break in diplomatic relations with France. It comes…
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Thousands flock to ‘Pearl of the Desert’ in Libya for heritage event
In the Libyan town of Ghadames, known as the “Pearl of the Desert”, Tuareg traditions are being celebrated with a…
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Kew looks to native wildlife of Cameroon for 2023 Orchid Festival
An apex predator, created in vibrant florals. Florists and gardeners are putting the finishing touches to this lion installation at…
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DRC: Despite the words of Pope Francis, violence continues in the East
Pope Francis’ strong words against the suffering they are enduring have warmed the hearts of people in the eastern Democratic…
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South Sudan: Security heightened in Juba ahead of papal visit
Security forces in South Sudan were preparing Thursday for the arrival of Pope Francis who visits the nation as part…
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Former Kenyan policeman sentenced to death for murder
A Kenyan former policeman was sentenced to death on Friday for the murder of a human rights lawyer, his client…
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