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Migrants in Tunisia ask for safe passage to Europe amid increasing anti-migration policies

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A final stop for many who dream of a better life in Europe, El Amra and nearby Jebeniana reflect the compounding problems facing Tunisia, a key transit point for migrants from Syria, Bangladesh and a variety of sub-Saharan African nations.

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Calm restored in Kinshasa after foile coup attempt

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The streets of Congo's capital, Kinshasa, appeared calm on Sunday, after the army said it had foiled a coup attempt earlier in the day.

Sunday, May 19

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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival honors six 'Women in Cinema'

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"Hell, yeah. It's the best. It's amazing. I think that it feels like an honor, actually, I think, you know, especially Red Sea is especially, highlighting women of the Arab community and African community and, and just telling those…

Israel-Hamas war: Displaced Palestinians from Rafah struggle to survive

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"We need water, we need food, we need a decent life to live. We want to return to our homes, we want tents, we find nothing to live in. All countries live a decent life except us. Our children are thrown in the street. We want everything,…

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Mobile networks attracting more smartphone users as Ghana tries to close digital gap

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85% of the sub-Saharan region is covered by networks but only 25% of people use it according to the mobile lobby group GSMA, now a company in Ghana has a plan to close this digital gap.

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Attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo thwarted

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"An attempted coup d'etat has been put down by the defence and security forces. The attempt involved foreigners and Congolese. These foreigners and Congolese have been put out of action, including their leader," spokesman Sylvain Ekenge…

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South Africa: Jacob Zuma launches new party manifesto

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“My biggest problem is that we (South Africa) has too many political parties. Too much. They are the cause of our people's suffering even more. They take money from white people’s money so they can sit in parliament.” Jacob Zuma, uMkhonto…

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Extreme weather pummeling the world

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According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, heavy rains and flash floods have affected nearly 1 million people in east Africa including over 300 000 displaced, in Kenya, Somalia, Burundi and…

Saturday, May 18

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Israeli troops recover bodies of three hostages in the Gaza Strip

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"The bodies were transferred to medical professional for forensic examination and identification. After the procedure was completed, we notified the families. Our hearts go out to them, to the families at this difficult time." Rear Adm.…

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Israel-Hamas war: Fighting intensifies in Gaza

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Seven months of Israel's war in Gaza have killed more than 35,000 people, most of them women and children, according to local health officials.

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Sudan: UN condemns escalation of violence in El Fasher in Darfur

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“In Sudan, half of the population, 25 million people need humanitarian aid. Famine is closing in, diseases are closing in, the fighting is closing in on civilians, especially in Darfur" Jens Laerke, Spokesperson, United Nations Office for…

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Swift actions to mitigate the El nino weather patterns on food security paid off - FAO

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"The evidence that we have is that anticipatory actions, including the ones implemented for this El Niño, are very beneficial in terms of protecting food security, safeguarding food production and staple crop production, in some cases…

Friday, May 17

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Malawian man convicted of insulting the president in a TikTok video

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The video showed an animated figure, with President Lazarus Chakwera's face superimposed on it, doing some quirky dance moves.

Al Ahly and Esperance Tunis prepared for CAF Champions League final

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While Egypt's Al Ahly are favourites to win the trophy a record-extending 12th time, Tunisia Esperance Tunis have also impressed in the competition.

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Gaza war: FIFA to seek legal advice on proposal to suspend Israel from international football

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“Due to the urgency of the situation, an extraordinary FIFA Council will be convened and will take place before July 20 to review the results of the legal assessment and to take the decisions that are appropriate,” FIFA president Gioanni…

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Football: "Uniting this world is our responsibility", FIFA president says

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"We are saying football unites the world. But we all know as well that today we are living in a very aggressive world, in a very divided world. So uniting this world is our responsibility. It is our answer to the aggression. Our answer to…

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Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu & Jade Osiberu make Hollywood Reporter’s Powerful Women in film list

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This list recognizes women who are bringing stories to a global stage and nurturing new voices despite a disrupted film market.

S.Africa rebukes Israeli arguments at ICJ hearing on Gaza genocide case

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Africa rebukes Israeli arguments at ICJ hearing on Gaza genocide case

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South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building

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“I am very happy that we could revise the number of people on site down from 81 to 62, as it means fewer families are grieving today,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, said Friday (May. 17).

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UN forecasts improved prospects for the world economy

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According to its report, the world economy is now projected to grow by 2.7% this year, up from the 2.4% it forecast in its January report – and by 2.8% in 2025.

WATCH: Pro-Israel protesters rally outside ICJ amid Gaza conflict deliberation

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Dozens of pro-Israel protesters gathered outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday as Israel defended itself against South Africa's demand to halt its military actions in Gaza.

Greek defense team says 9 accused Egyptians misidentified

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The legal defence team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week accused of causing one of the Mediterranean's deadliest shipwrecks said Thursday they will argue Greece has no jurisdiction in the case.

Moroccan asylum-seeker gets life sentence for killing UK retiree

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Ahmed Alid told police after his arrest that he'd killed 70-year-old Terence Carney in the northeast England town of Hartlepool because "Israel had killed innocent children."

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Pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside genocide hearing at UN court

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Hearings are underway at the International Court of Justice as part of a case brought by South Africa against Israel because of its actions in Gaza.

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Jennifer Lopez goes to war against A.I. in a new Netflix movie

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The multi-hyphenate megastar also discussed how her idea of trust has changed through the years and as her fame exponentially increased.

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Senegal's Sonko wants to reassess ties with France

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Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko called for a shift towards a fairer, more mutually beneficial and transparent cooperation with France. He questionned the impact on national sovereignty and strategic autonomy of French military…

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Brazil wins bid to host 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

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Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The 74th FIFA Congress voted for Brazil ahead of the joint bid by Belgium, Netherlands and Germany as the host country for the event.

Haiti's crisis rises to the forefront of elections in neighboring Dominican Republic

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As soaring violence and political turmoil grip neighbouring Haiti, the Dominican Republic will hold elections on Sunday that have been defined by calls for more crackdowns on migrants and finishing a border wall dividing the countries.

Tunisia lawyers strike over arrest of colleague

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The demonstration in the North African country's capital came days after two lawyers were arrested — one brusquely extracted from the bar association headquarters and the other needing to be hospitalized after sustaining injuries while…

Chad confirms Mahamat Idriss Déby as president

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Mahamat Idriss Déby was declared the winner after the Council reviewed and reaffirmed vote counts, despite minor adjustments. Déby won with 61.03%, followed by his Prime Minister with 18.54%, and Padacké with 16.93%. Voter turnout was 75…