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Brazil’s Lula slams UN Security Council at progressive leaders’ summit in Spain

By Sarah Miansoni with AP Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly criticised the members of the United Nations…

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‘I was tortured and lost my hand’ – one student’s struggle to get an education in Nigeria

At the age of 13, Ovey Friday was accused of witchcraft by his stepmother and taken to a traditional shrine in…

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Nigeria’s erotica authors use WhatsApp to defy censors

In northern Nigeria, where Shariah law governs public morality and books have been burned for indecency, a new generation of…

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Pope prays for healing at Angola shrine marked by slave trade history

By Dominic Wabwireh with AP Pope Leo XIV on Sunday delivered a message of peace and reconciliation at the Sanctuary…

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Millions listen to Ethiopian star’s song taking swipe at government

In a country where criticising the authorities has often landed people in trouble, the latest song from Ethiopia's biggest musician…

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How Edmonia Lewis conquered the 19th-century art world

Edmonia Lewis, the first Black and Indigenous American sculptor to achieve international acclaim, is finally receiving long-overdue recognition more than a century…

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Senegal’s ex-president Macky Sall auditions this week for UN top job

Senegal's former president Macky Sall is one of four candidates auditioning this week for the United Nations' top job. Sall…

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Mozambique looks to China for industrial boost

By Dominic Wabwireh with Other agencies Daniel Chapo is turning to China’s manufacturing strength to accelerate infrastructure development and sustainable…

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Tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz, Iran says “no plans” to join talks

By Rédaction Africanews and AP The Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Monday as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran.…

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Merck Foundation and Kenya First Lady mark a Landmark Moment for Supporting Girl Education with their “Educating Linda” Program at Kenya State House

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their Educating Linda program in Kenya in partnership…

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