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Remains of four more hostages handed over by Hamas arrive in Israel
The Israeli military said that one of the four bodies released on Monday was not that of an Israeli held in Gaza.
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Thousands protest in Udine ahead of Italy–Israel World Cup qualifier
Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Udine on Tuesday ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel, prompting tight security measures across the northeastern Italian city.
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Aid trucks roll into Gaza after dispute over hostage bodies
Aid trucks began rolling into Gaza on Wednesday as Israel moved closer to reopening the Rafah crossing after a tense dispute over the return of the bodies of dead hostages.
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Madagascar military leader claims Presidency after coup
Col. Michael Randrianirina, who led a rebellion by soldiers that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, said he expects to be sworn in as the Indian Ocean country’s new leader in the next few days.
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Madagascar’s crisis intensifies following dissolution of parliament
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, escalating a deepening political crisis after a military rebellion forced him to flee and go into hiding.
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Belgian police clash with protesters as austerity anger grips Brussels
Belgian police used tear gas and water cannon on Tuesday to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who filled the streets of Brussels to denounce Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
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Tanzania: Tarura Records Major Infrastructure Gains
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) has recorded major infrastructure achievements over the past four years, completing district road projects worth 262.46bn/- and implementing additional works valued at 40.49bn/-, bringing the total portfolio to 302.95bn/-.
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Africa: Bitcoin Adoption Rises Across Africa Amid Shifting Global Market Trends
[InfoWire] As the globe shifts, Africa has seen a marked increase in the adoption of Bitcoin. Increasing volumes of trade, investments from leading institutions, and new policies are changing the continent's cryptocurrency environment.
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South Africa: Broke Gen Z Earning 2005 Salaries in 2025
[Scrolla] A new report shows 2025 graduates earn about R6,000 to R9,000, the same as in 2005, despite rising living costs. Rent now eats up 64% of pay, food costs have tripled and many young South Africans are forced to live with family or share homes.
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Kenya: Medical Union Approaches Parliament Over Kiambu Strike
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has petitioned the National Assembly to intervene in the prolonged doctors' strike in Kiambu County, accusing the devolved government of breaching multiple employment laws and collective agreements.
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Ethiopia: Beneath Ogaden Sands - Somali Region's Pursuit of Rightful Share in Ethiopia's Energy Awakening
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Earlier this month, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden LNG Project in Calub, Somali Regional State, which has an annual production capacity of 111 million liters. He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a urea fertilizer factory
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Nigeria: Nigeria Unlocking $410bn Investment to Become Africa's Renewable Energy Hub - Shettima
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday said Nigeria's energy transition journey under President Bola Tinubu's administration is unlocking an investment opportunity of over $410 billion between now and 2060 to position the nation as the heartbeat of Africa's renewable