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19 Apr 2026, 08:34 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

Togo presented its new geopolitical and security strategy for the Sahel during a high-level meeting in Lomé on Saturday.

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Togo wants to act as 'bridge' between Sahel and international community
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19 Apr 2026, 08:01 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.

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19 Apr 2026, 06:40 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola’s leaders to break the "extractivism” that has plundered and exploited Africa for centuries, as he arrived in the southern African country on Saturday with a message of encouragement for its long-suffering people.

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Pope Leo challenges Angola's leaders to break 'extractivism'
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18 Apr 2026, 15:19 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Pope Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola, opening the third leg of his four-nation tour across Africa, with a message focused on hope, peace, and social justice.

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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, third stop on Africa tour
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18 Apr 2026, 14:20 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Pan-African activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa, where authorities say an extradition process is now underway.

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Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa as Benin seeks extradition over coup allegations
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18 Apr 2026, 13:46 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Tensions between Washington and Tehran are rising sharply over access to key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, as both sides harden their positions.

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Gulf tensions escalate as Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz
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18 Apr 2026, 13:19 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa.

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Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit
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18 Apr 2026, 09:11 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

A controversial “Sovereignty Protection Bill” under review in Uganda’s Parliament is raising alarm among critics who say it could have far-reaching and potentially severe consequences for ordinary citizens.

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Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights
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18 Apr 2026, 08:00 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Excitement is building in Angola as crowds prepare to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the capital, Luanda, during his 11-day tour across four African nations.

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Pope Leo XIV’s Angola visit draws hope amid floods and calls for peace
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18 Apr 2026, 06:50 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The United Nations Security Council was briefed Friday on the worsening humanitarian conditions in South Sudan less than a week after opposition forces retook the strategic town of Akobo from government troops.

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South Sudan tensions escalate as opposition retakes key stronghold
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17 Apr 2026, 20:05 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

A World Athletics panel has refused 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkey, over what it referred to as a ‘coordinated recruitment strategy’ from the country’s government.

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World Athletics panel rejects athlete transfers to Turkey
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17 Apr 2026, 19:49 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

During a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Antonio Guterres warned that international law was falling apart before the world’s eyes.

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ICJ 80th Anniversary: Antonio Guterres calls for law to be respected
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17 Apr 2026, 19:40 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The Iran war and resulting global energy shock are driving some countries in Africa and Asia to ramp up nuclear power generation.

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Iran War: Energy shock drives Africa, Asia to nuclear power
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17 Apr 2026, 19:33 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

After being deported from the U.S., around 15 people touched down in Kinshasa early Friday, under agreement between the Congolese government and the Trump administration.

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Deportees arrive in Kinshasa from U.S. under Trump agreement
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17 Apr 2026, 19:32 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Restrictions on several social media platforms that were noticed earlier in the week have now been lifted. Among the platforms were TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.

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Guinea: Restrictions on social media platforms lifted
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17 Apr 2026, 16:22 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long the truce will hold.

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17 Apr 2026, 16:21 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

In Europe, stocks surged in response to the news, with major indexes in France and Germany rising more than 2%. However, Asian markets, which closed before the announcement, ended the day lower.

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Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens
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17 Apr 2026, 15:12 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

US President Donald Trump thanked Tehran but said the naval blockade on Iran would stay in place until a peace deal is signed.

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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships during ceasefire
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17 Apr 2026, 14:03 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 29, admitted in a Johannesburg court to illegally being in the country and pointing a firearm—but denied shooting and seriously injuring his gardener during an altercation in the upscale Hyde Park suburb.

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Mugabe's son pleads guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg shooting case
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