Africa
Africa
Africa
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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.
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Ebola remains continental threat requiring coordinated African response, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to supporting continental efforts to combat Ebola.
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Skateboarder nears end of Africa odyssey with Cape Town in sight
After months of rough roads, angry cows and visa crises, Jason Vanporppal is 265 km from completing his skateboard journey across Africa.
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Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
Shortly after Nigeria announced it will evacuate citizens from South Africa, Ghana has followed suit with plans to remove 300 of its nationals amid escalating anti-immigrant protests.
