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Africa
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September 05, 2026
Africa to appear in true size after UN adopts Equal Earth map; US objects
The UN General Assembly has adopted a new world map, the 'Equal Earth' projection to accurately represent Africa and all landmasses in their true size
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January 31, 2026
Why did the eastern DR Congo coltan mine collapse? More than 200 killed in Rubaya
The Rubaya mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 200 people, including miners, children, and market women
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December 27, 2025
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland upends the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa
Benjamin Netanyahu's Israel has become the first country in the world to grant official recognition to Somaliland since it declared independence from Somalia in 1991
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December 07, 2025
Why is Benin trending? Soldiers declare ‘military coup’ in West African country on live TV, deposes President
A coup unfolded in West Africa's Benin, as soldiers stormed a live TV news broadcast to declare President Patrice Talon had been dismissed from power. The military announced it has suspended the constitution, dissolved all institutions, and formed a transitional government
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October 18, 2025
At least 3 Indians dead, 5 others missing after 14-member boat capsizes near Mozambique's Beira Port
The Indian High Commission in Mozambique confirmed the tragedy on Saturday, adding that rescue operations were underway
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June 28, 2025
DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal explained: Will Qatar, US efforts end the world's deadliest humanitarian crisis?
The DRC has the world's largest reserves of minerals like tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper and lithium. However, the wealth only benefits a few elite and foreign powers according to the World Bank
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December 02, 2024
WATCH | Guinea Nzerekore football riot deaths: Scary videos of violence, overflowing morgues and politics, what we know so far
Labe and Nzerekore teams met for a football match in Guinea and unconfirmed reports said hundreds of people were killed in violence that began over a refereeing decision; videos of riots have gone viral on social media
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November 06, 2024
How Equatorial Guinea sex tape leak is fuelling anti-women narrative as victims include President's sister, wives of officials
Baltasar Ebang Engonga had recorded over 300 private videos with showed him romancing with relatives, wives of colleagues and even the President's sister, causing widespread outrage in Equatorial Guinea