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Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed dies at 94

Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department store and…

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Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances

The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly…

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UN chief cautions military coups only worsen crises, urges democratic governance

Addressing the recent series of military coups predominantly in Africa, UN Secretary-General…

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AU expresses deep concern over increasing cyber threats

 The African Union (AU) on Thursday expressed deep concern over the increasing…

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Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema to be sworn in as transitional president

Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as Gabon's "transitional president" next…

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Niger’s junta instructs police to expel French ambassador

 Niger's police has been instructed to proceed the expulsion of French Ambassador…

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African campaigners call for shift to climate-resilient livestock systems

The rapid shift toward regenerative and climate-resilient livestock farming systems will be…

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Rwanda president retires 12 generals, 80 senior officers from army

Rwanda President Paul Kagame on Wednesday retired and hundreds of troops including…

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Kenya says needs $229m for drought mitigation

Kenya requires 33.29 billion shillings (about $229m) for drought mitigation in arid…

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South Africa fire: Egypt, AU extend condolences to victims, as death toll rises to 74

   At least 73 people were killed in South Africa fire in…

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