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Tel Aviv gathers in prayer as Israel takes step toward Gaza truce
Jewish worshippers gathered for morning prayers at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Friday as Israel prepared to implement the first phase of a long-awaited peace plan.
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Dream City biennale turns Tunis medina into living work of art
For its tenth edition, the Dream City biennale brings the medina of Tunis to life. The result of two years of work led by the association L’Art Rue, the festival transforms the alleys, houses, and squares of the old city into open stages for contemporary creation.
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Ivory Coast launches high-stakes presidential campaign amid tensions
The official campaign for Ivory Coast’s presidential election commenced on Friday, setting the stage for a tense two-week race that will determine the future leadership of a nation still grappling with the legacy of past electoral violence.
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Trump supporters disappointed after Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuela’s Machado
Disappointment is rippling through Donald Trump supporters in Florida after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize not the former US president.
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Seychelles runoff vote could reshape Island nation’s course
Seychellois voters went to the polls Saturday in a closely watched presidential runoff between incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan and challenger Patrick Herminie. The two face off after neither won an outright majority in the first round two weeks earlier.
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Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.
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Ghana: National Teacher Prize Winner Praises Prudential Bank
[Ghanaian Times] The 2025 Ghana Teacher Prize 1st Runner Up, Sabina Ferguson-Haizel, a Kindergarten Teacher at Archbishop Andoh Roman Catholic Basic School in Tema, has expressed her heartfelt appreciation to Prudential Bank for sponsoring her award.
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Africa: How Creators Pivoted to YouTube And What It Means for African Film and TV
[InfoWire] Over the years, African film and television have undergone a significant trend: filmmakers are shifting away from conventional distribution avenues and streaming platforms. They are increasingly embracing YouTube as a primary distribution channel. As streaming platforms reduce their investments in African originals, and infrastructure remains limited, many filmmakers are
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Africa: ATFS2025 - African Trade Experts to Meet in Abidjan - - Trade Finance Gap High On Agenda
[Ghanaian Times] As global financial headwinds continue to squeeze emerging markets, Africa's trade finance gap, estimated at up to $100 billion annually, will once again come under the spotlight.
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Gunfire erupts as Haitian leaders hold rare meeting at national palace
No injuries or deaths have been confirmed, but the incident underscores Haiti’s fragile security situation. Armed groups still control up to 90% of the capital, despite recent efforts to reclaim key areas from gang coalitions such as Viv Ansanm.
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Escalating violence in northern Mozambique leading to new wave of displacements, UNHCR warns
The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR says it’s concerned about the “rapid rise” in the number of displaced people in northern Mozambique.
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Festival of Lights brings colour and creativity to Berlin nights
Berlin’s skyline was illuminated on Thursday evening as the city marked the opening of its annual Festival of Lights, transforming landmarks and public spaces into radiant works of art.