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IDF announces successful transfer of seven hostages to the Red Cross
In a landmark moment following two years of devastating conflict, Hamas on Monday released seven hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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Israel celebrates release of soldier held by Hamas since 2023
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Matan Angrest gathered in celebration early Friday following his release from Hamas captivity after 738 days.
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42 dead in South Africa Limpopo bus crash
A bus veered off a road and plunged down an embankment on a steep mountain pass in northern South Africa, killing at least 42 people and leaving another 49 passengers injured, authorities said Monday.
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Madagascan President expected to deliver speech amid growing tensions
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has been noticeably absent since last Saturday, only breaking his silence with a brief statement claiming he’s still on Madagascan territory and strongly condemning what he described as an attempted destabilization and illegal seizure of power.
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Storm Alice batters Spain’s east and Balearic Islands with flooding and travel chaos
Storm Alice has battered Spain’s eastern coast and the Balearic Islands, bringing torrential rain, flooding and travel chaos across the region.
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Xi Jinping urges greater role for Women in politics and governance
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater female representation in politics and government, emphasizing the need to "internalise" gender equality across all levels of society.
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World leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh for Gaza peace summit
The Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh where leaders from more than 20 countries are gathering to hammer out the next steps in the Israel-Hamas peace process.
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AFCON 2025 ticket sales officially open
Football fans now have a chance to grab their spot for AFCON 2025. The Confederation of African Football has officially opened ticket sales with Visa cardholders getting 48 hour priority access.
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Nigeria: Count Us Out of ASUU Strike, Says Rival Union, CONUA
[Daily Trust] The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) says it is not taking part in the ongoing nationwide strike by university lecturers.
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Kenya: Ruto Engages Raila Odinga, Uhuru Kenyatta, Gideon Moi in 2055 First World Plan
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has revealed that he has brought on board key political rivals, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Senator Gideon Moi, as part of a bold initiative to transform Kenya into a first-world country by 2055.
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Zimbabwe: Crocodile Skin Exports Earn U.S.$36 Million
[The Herald] Zimbabwe's crocodile farming industry is now generating an average of US$36 million in export earnings, with production reaching 80 000 skins annually.
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Africa: China and the U.S. Are in a Race for Critical Minerals. African Countries Need to Make the Rules
[The Conversation Africa] Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, rare earth elements, and platinum group metals are essential for modern technologies. They are key to industries ranging from electronics and telecommunications to renewable energy, defence, and aerospace systems.