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Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims

Nigeria's military has denied a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend

Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims
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What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate" in which thieves

What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?
Africa|Economy|World

Uganda's President Museveni sworn in for seventh term

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Tuesday for a seventh term, extending his rule in the east African country into a fifth decade. 

Uganda's President Museveni sworn in for seventh term
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Uganda's president Museveni sworn in for seventh consecutive term as son emerges as de facto ruler

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years

Uganda's president Museveni sworn in for seventh consecutive term as son emerges as de facto ruler
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France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new investments in Africa at a summit held in Kenya

France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya
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At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says

At least 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in northwest Zamfara state, Amnesty International said on

At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says
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Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure

The Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebel group has withdrawn from several key positions in Congo's eastern South Kivu province over the weekend, the Congolese army and a rebel official said

Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure
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UN warns drone attacks drive surge in civilian deaths in Sudan

The United Nations human rights chief warned on Monday that widening and intensifying violence in Sudan, as well as the rising use of drones, could

UN warns drone attacks drive surge in civilian deaths in Sudan
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Changing geopolitics are in focus as France's Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a visit to Kenya ahead of a two-day Africa Forward Summit

Changing geopolitics are in focus as France's Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit
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Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

The remains of a U.S. soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean

Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
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Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports

A Microsoft data center site in East Africa has been delayed by disagreements with the Kenyan government over the company’s request for guaranteed payments, Bloomberg News reported

Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports
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Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away

Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away

Rebels jeered Putin’s troops out of a key African town. Now his regional grip is slipping away
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Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
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South Africa's top court revives impeachment process against president

South Africa's highest court on Friday revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over

South Africa's top court revives impeachment process against president
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Islamic militants attack Congo villages near Uganda, killing 40 people, local group says

An Islamic State-affiliated group has attacked villages in Congo near the Uganda border, killing at least 40 people

Islamic militants attack Congo villages near Uganda, killing 40 people, local group says
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Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit

Shorn of influence in its former colonies in West Africa, France will seek to deepen ties elsewhere on the continent next week at an Africa summit in the

Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit
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Nigerian army rescues 7 children and 2 women abducted from an orphanage last month

Nigeria's army says that seven children and two women abducted last month in Nigeria have been rescued by troops

Nigerian army rescues 7 children and 2 women abducted from an orphanage last month
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Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis

In Tshopo, a northeastern Congolese province blanketed in rainforest, rumours rippled

Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
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African countries warn citizens of xenophobic attacks in South Africa

African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have warned migrants in South Africa to be cautious and remain indoors due to

African countries warn citizens of xenophobic attacks in South Africa
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Congo president raises prospect of third term and vote delay, angering opposition

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said he was open to standing for a third term, angering opposition politicians who accused him of

Congo president raises prospect of third term and vote delay, angering opposition
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“Goonism” is on the rise in Kenya, where a Christian leader is accused of betraying his faith

Kenya's political word of the moment is “goonism," used to describe gang-related political violence

“Goonism” is on the rise in Kenya, where a Christian leader is accused of betraying his faith
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South Sudan's President Kiir sacks army chief, finance minister in latest reshuffle

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country's

South Sudan's President Kiir sacks army chief, finance minister in latest reshuffle
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European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds

A new report reveals European companies have taken a third of the Indian Ocean's tropical tuna catch

European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds
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Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated

The U.N. health agency says two patients with hantavirus and one suspected of infection were evacuated from a cruise ship at the center of a deadly outbreak

Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated