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Violence in Sudan’s El-Fasher could be war crimes, says top courtMon, 03 Nov 2025 16:35:50 GMT

The International Criminal Court warned on Monday that atrocities committed in Sudan’s El-Fasher could amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes, as the UN said that thousands had fled a neighbouring region where paramilitaries have turned their focus.According to United Nations figures, more than 36,000 civilians have fled towns and villages in the Kordofan …

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Christian, Muslim Nigerians push back on threatened US strikesMon, 03 Nov 2025 16:10:22 GMT

Nigerians across the religious spectrum pushed back Monday on US President Donald Trump’s threats of military intervention over the killing of Christians in the country.Africa’s most populous country, which is roughly evenly split between a mostly Christian south and Muslim-majority north, is home to myriad conflicts, which experts say kill both Christians and Muslims, often …

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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan: from reform to repressionMon, 03 Nov 2025 13:16:54 GMT

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, a soft-spoken politician who unexpectedly found herself as the first woman to lead Tanzania, triumphed in the east African nation’s election after barring opponents and brutally crushing protests.Hassan won 98 percent of the vote, according to the electoral commission, but the election sparked widespread protests and a government crackdown in which …

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Nigeria’s Rivers United paired with African champions PyramidsMon, 03 Nov 2025 13:15:32 GMT

Nigerian hopefuls Rivers United will face title-holders Pyramids of Egypt after the CAF Champions League group draw was made in Johannesburg on Monday.   Renaissance Berkane of Morocco and Power Dynamos of Zambia complete Group A, with Pyramids the only club among the four who have qualified before for the mini-league phase. Although Nigeria rank among the …

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Trump does not rule out any kind of Nigeria military operationMon, 03 Nov 2025 11:36:37 GMT

US President Donald Trump has repeated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over killings of Christians, and that it could be ground or air attacks.As claims of Christian “persecution” in Africa’s most populous country have found traction online among the US and European right, experts say Nigeria’s myriad conflicts kill both Christians and …

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Tanzania president inaugurated as opposition says hundreds deadMon, 03 Nov 2025 09:46:03 GMT

Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan was inaugurated as president on Monday, with an internet blackout still in place after election protests in which the opposition says hundreds were killed by security forces.The electoral commission said Hassan won 98 percent of the vote.She was sworn into office despite the main opposition party, Chadema, which was barred from …

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Local fabrics, fibres shine at eco-centred Lagos Fashion WeekMon, 03 Nov 2025 06:22:07 GMT

Four days ahead of her show at Lagos Fashion Week, the sewing machines at Abasiekeme Ukanireh’s workshop were still buzzing. Ukanireh, the founder of the popular Nigerian brand Eki Kere, met with models and tailors for the final preparations ahead of one of Africa’s biggest fashion events, which ran through Sunday.On the agenda: local materials, upcycling …

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Tanzania president to be inaugurated as opposition says hundreds deadMon, 03 Nov 2025 05:25:12 GMT

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was to be inaugurated Monday with the internet still blocked after election protests in which the opposition says hundreds were killed by security forces.The electoral commission says Hassan won 98 percent of the vote.But the main opposition party, Chadema, which was barred from competing, has rejected the results and called …

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Pope denounces violence in Sudan, renews call for ceasefireSun, 02 Nov 2025 18:01:50 GMT

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan and the “urgent opening of humanitarian corridors” there to alleviate “unacceptable suffering” caused by civil war.He also appealed for an end to post-election violence in Tanzania.”With great sorrow, I follow the tragic news coming from Sudan, particularly from the city of …

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Verma, Sharma help India post 298-7 in Women’s World Cup finalSun, 02 Nov 2025 15:12:47 GMT

Half-centuries by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma helped India post a competitive 298-7 against South Africa in the Women’s World Cup final in Mumbai on Sunday.Put into bat in a rain-delayed match, India rode on an opening stand of 104 between Smriti Mandhana (45) and Verma, who top-scored with 87, to stay in the hunt …

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