Category: World News
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› Read more: Two US service members missing after military exercises in MoroccoTwo US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Two US service members are missing in south-western Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the…
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› Read more: Zambia cancels world’s largest human rights and tech summit days before startZambia cancels world’s largest human rights and tech summit days before start
The world’s largest conference on human rights and technology has been cancelled just days before it was due to…
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› Read more: First malaria drug for babies is approved in ‘major public health milestone’First malaria drug for babies is approved in ‘major public health milestone’
The first malaria treatment for babies has been approved by the World Health Organization, opening the door to widespread…
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› Read more: Sabastian Sawe receives hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two hour marathon featSabastian Sawe receives hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two hour marathon feat
Hugged, cheered and adorned with garlands, the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours has…
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› Read more: Uganda copying Russia and China with new bill designed to crush dissent, say criticsUganda copying Russia and China with new bill designed to crush dissent, say critics
Ugandan opposition figures, human rights organisations and legal experts have condemned a sweeping bill that proposes up to 20…
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› Read more: BAE faces £120m lawsuit over decision to scrap support for aid aircraftBAE faces £120m lawsuit over decision to scrap support for aid aircraft
Britain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120m lawsuit after scrapping support for aircraft used to deliver…
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› Read more: Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm saysIran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says
The Iran war could have “dramatic consequences”, causing food shortages and price rises in some of Africa’s poorest and…
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› Read more: South Africa deports Mugabe’s son for unrelated offences after employee shot at family homeSouth Africa deports Mugabe’s son for unrelated offences after employee shot at family home
Two months after an employee was shot in the back at the Mugabe family home in a wealthy suburb…
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› Read more: Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aidCalls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid
The volatility of global oil prices caused by the US and Israel’s war on Iran is taking a toll…
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› Read more: ‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards
Last July, the Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave found herself caught up in a viral moment: an unauthorised version of a…