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‘Half-Blood’ lunar eclipse delights stargazers in South America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Two weeks after the weather gods shone down on South America’s mid-winter total solar eclipse, sky watchers in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America…
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Humans left Africa and made it to modern-day Europe 210,000 years ago
Humans left Africa and made it to modern-day Europe 150,000 years earlier than previously thought, study of an ancient skull found in a Greek cave…
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Ancient Rock Art in the Plains of India
RAJAPUR, India — In the evening breeze on a stony hilltop a day’s drive south of Mumbai, Sudhir Risbud tramped from one rock carving to…
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Beach restaurant in South Africa called Wolfgat named as world’s best
Tiny beach restaurant in South Africa named as world’s best, with a London eatery No1 for red wine and a Los Angeles diner getting the…
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Ethiopia reveals details of 6-month state of emergency
State television says government has shed more light on six-month state of emergency order issued last Friday. Ethiopia has released new details about the six-month…
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Mogadishu struggles with limited ambulance service
The limited medical service is not enough in a city often subject to bomb attacks. A single ambulance service is at the forefront of saving…
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Nigerian court releases 475 Boko Haram suspects
Justice ministry says no evidence of their involvement with the armed group, after some detainees were held for years. Nearly 500 Boko Haram suspects have…
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Zimbabwe to hold first post-Mugabe vote this summer
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says country will hold vote within four to five months. Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that the country…
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UN: More than half of Somalis need emergency aid
The UN says the situation will worsen unless it receives $1.6bn in extra funds. The United Nations says more than half of Somalia’s population is…
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Morocco tuition fee law sparks anger
MPs from ruling and opposition parties vow to vote against the bill that prejudices right of citizens to free education. Members of the Moroccan parliament…
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Zambia reopens schools after cholera outbreak
Schools, churches and markets in Zambia are reopening three weeks after the government introduced emergency measures to contain a deadly cholera outbreak. Schools, churches and…
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Egypt's Salah wins African Footballer of the Year prize
Salah, 25, was awarded the Confederation of African Football Player of the Year accolade at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. Accra, Ghana – Egypt forward Mohamed…
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Art exhibit will play ‘Africa’ by Toto in Africa forever
Toto’s “Africa” is one of the most streamed songs in the world. Now, you can listen to it on repeat at the world’s oldest desert.…
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Militants attack Libya’s Foreign Ministry in Tripoli, 3 killed: security officials
BENGHAZI, Libya — A suicide bomber targeted the entrance of Libya’s Foreign Ministry in Tripoli on Tuesday, killing three people, including a prominent militia leader,…
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Somalia: Mastermind of al-Shabab bombings executed
Abdikadir Abukar executed for killing of 26 people in bombings in Mogadishu in 2017, prosecutor says. The mastermind of car bomb attacks that killed 26…
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Pitbull Trolled for Sampling Toto’s ‘Africa’ on ‘Aquaman’ Soundtrack
AceShowbiz –Pitbull is the latest victim of online trolls after he released his contribution to “Aquaman” soundtrack titled “Ocean to Ocean”. The fact that the…
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South Africa ‘sets date for white farmers land grab’
South Africa ‘sets date for white farmers land grab’ months after announcing ‘test case’ to see if ‘expropriation without compensation’ is legal National Assembly voted…
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Rwandan court drops charges against opposition politician Rwigara
Judges clear dissident politician Diane Rwigara on charges of inciting insurrection and document forgery. A Rwandan court acquitted Diane Rwigara, a critic of veteran President Paul…
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Kenya's blue economy: Making ocean resources sustainable
First global conference on sustainable blue economy held in Nairobi, discussing efforts to save the world’s oceans. Protecting the world’s oceans by creating a sustainable…
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Mali: Senior member of JNIM Amadou Koufa killed in French raid
Malian authorities confirm death of Koufa, who was a top deputy in Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin. A senior Malian member of the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam…
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DRC: Ebola clinical trials begin as UN warns of newborns infected
Authorities allow clinical trials even as a fresh WHO warning about babies becoming infected raises new fears. Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have…
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Scotland vs South Africa FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Autumn international
Gregor Townsend's side enter the autumn international after their remarkable 54-17 win over Fiji. When is Scotland vs South Africa? This match will take place…
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DRC says Ebola outbreak worst in country's recorded history
Announcement comes amid warnings situation may worsen due to armed group attacks and community resistance. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing its worst…
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Arsenal takeover news: Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote warns Stan Kroenke he will ‘buy another club' if he refuses to sell
Dangote, who is Africa's richest man with an estimated fortune of£8.5billion, has never hidden his desire to take over the North London outfit one day.…
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Ethiopia Approves First Female President Sahle-Work Zewde
She is Africa’s only female head of state. Members of the Ethiopian parliament have elected Ms. Sahle-Work Zewde to be the country’s new president, BBC…
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Ethiopia appoints Sahle-Work Zewde as first female president
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian lawmakers on Thursday unanimously elected the country’s first female president, days after approving one of the world’s few “gender-balanced” Cabinets.…
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South Africa vs New Zealand 2018: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Rugby Championship finale
The visiting All Blacks wrapped up the title with a bonus point win in Argentina, but now will look to avenge a 36-34 win in…
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Namibia plans to follows South Africa with land reform pledge
Namibia pledges to follow South Africa’s lead and expropriate land from white citizens to redistribute to majority black population President Hage Geingob calls for change…
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