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Egypt Reaffirms Opposition to Palestinian Displacement Amid Renewed Gaza Conflict

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty firmly reiterated his country’s opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians, calling for a two-state solution as the path to long-term regional peace. His remarks…

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Yinka Shonibare Brings “Safiotra Hybridities” to Madagascar, Exploring Identity Through Art and History

Renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE has unveiled his latest exhibition, “Safiotra Hybridities,” in Antananarivo, Madagascar, marking his first major presentation in the island nation. The show opens April 11…

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Tinubu Revamps Nigeria’s Oil Sector Amid Record Production Lows and Currency Crisis

Amid a deepening crisis in Nigeria’s oil sector, President Bola Tinubu has launched sweeping reforms to revive domestic crude production, stabilize fuel prices, and bolster energy security. The overhaul comes…

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Zimbabwe Begins Landmark $3.5 Billion Compensation for White Farmers, Aiming to Repair International Ties

Zimbabwe has made its first payment under a long-awaited $3.5 billion compensation agreement to white farmers who lost property during the controversial land reform program of the early 2000s. The…

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Sudan Accuses UAE of Violating Genocide Convention in ICJ Case Over Darfur Conflict

Sudan has filed an urgent case against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the Gulf nation of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by allegedly…

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EU and Egypt Sign Security Pact to Tackle Organized Crime and Human Trafficking

Europol and Egypt’s Ministry of Interior have signed a new Working Arrangement aimed at intensifying cooperation in the fight against serious and organized crime, marking a major step in joint…

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Four Americans Charged in Failed Coup to Overthrow Congo’s Government, DOJ Reveals

Four American citizens have been charged in connection with a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday, following their repatriation from…

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Ghana Moves to Criminalize Disinformation with New Legal Framework

The Ghanaian government is finalizing legislation to combat the growing threat of disinformation and misinformation, especially on digital platforms. Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, announced on Tuesday…

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Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Arrested Amid Rising Pre-Election Tensions

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested on Wednesday shortly after addressing a political rally in the southern town of Mbinga, sparking widespread concern among rights groups and political observers…

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Gabon’s Election Poised to Cement Nguema’s Rule, but Critics See Continuity Over Change

Gabonese voters head to the polls this Saturday in a landmark presidential election widely expected to confirm transitional leader Brice Oligui Nguema’s hold on power, less than a year after…

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Leadership Rift Splits South Sudan’s Main Opposition as Machar Detained

South Sudan’s main opposition group, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), has descended into internal turmoil following the house arrest of its longtime leader Riek Machar, deepening concerns over the…

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