Africa
Africa
Africa
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Ghana says says the door remains open to repatriate its citizens if required
After xenophobic attacks forced nearly 2 000 Ghanaians to flee South Africa, Ghana’s foreign minister says the door remains open for more evacuations.
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Africa urged to halt executions on anti-death penalty day
The ACHPR has urged African states that retain the death penalty to halt executions and work towards its abolition across the continent.
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Kenya records first Ebola death after man returns from DRC
Kenya has recorded its first Ebola death after a man who lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo returned home.
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UN adopts new world map making Africa bigger, US smaller
UN General Assembly votes to adopt new world map making Africa appear bigger while shrinking North America and Europe.
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Cape Town forum highlights urgent need for safer cars across South Africa and Africa
The Forum for Safer Mobility in Cape Town focused on vehicle safety in Africa, highlighting the need for better standards and consumer awareness.
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Niger junta says control restored after mutiny at capital military base
Military mutineers attacked Niger’s presidential palace and airport base before being repelled by forces loyal to the ruling junta.
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“Don’t mistake our optimism for patience” Africa’s youth demand jobs, clean government
Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future, but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities.
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Africa overtakes Asia as continent with most people facing hunger
For the first time, Africa has more people facing hunger than Asia, with 309 million Africans affected, a UN report reveals.
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South Africa faces diplomatic backlash as anti-migrant tensions strain continental relations
The Presidency has dismissed claims that South Africa is isolated from the African continent, amid mounting diplomatic pressure.
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African teams silence critics with strong World Cup showing
African teams excelled in the World Cup, with nine reaching knockout stages, but struggled with late-game collapses, revealing game management issues.
