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15 Jun 2026, 14:59 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

An IMF mission arrives in Dakar this week to restart talks with Senegal after a four-month pause, as the country grapples with a deepening fiscal crisis, mounting debt concerns and growing uncertainty over its economic outlook.

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IMF returns to Dakar as Senegal seeks path out of debt crisis
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15 Jun 2026, 14:56 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

As Mauritania tightens its borders and Europe hardens its migration policies, departures from the country's shores may be falling. But for many migrants gathered in Nouadhibou, the forces pushing them to leave remain firmly in place.

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Mauritania crackdown slows migrant departures but not dreams of Europe
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15 Jun 2026, 14:19 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

World leaders began gathering in a French resort town on Monday for a summit of the Group of Seven (G7) club of powerful democracies with a new impetus following United States President Donald Trump's announcement of an agreement that he says will bring an end to the US war against Iran.

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World leaders arrive for G7 summit in France
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15 Jun 2026, 12:32 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Heartbroken but defiant, Tunisian fans stood by their team after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in Monterrey. While Sweden celebrated a dominant World Cup opening victory, Tunisia's supporters vowed to keep believing as their side faces a tough road ahead in the tournament.

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FIFA WORLD CUP: Tunisia fans remain defiant despite 5-1 defeat
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15 Jun 2026, 12:24 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

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Britain will ban under-16s from using social media
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15 Jun 2026, 11:31 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

European leaders have signaled a willingness to ease sanctions if Tehran takes verifiable steps on its nuclear program, while regional mediators are urging both sides to maintain momentum toward a lasting diplomatic settlement.

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Tehran residents cautiously welcome Iran-U.S. peace deal amid hopes and skepticism
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15 Jun 2026, 11:21 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

In Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, few people want to risk going out socialising for fear of catching the disease.

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DRC: Ebola fear grips Bunia as life slows and businesses lose income in Ituri
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15 Jun 2026, 11:20 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Along the shores of Maputo's Pescadores fishing community, dozens of small wooden boats remain idle as fishermen struggle to afford fuel following a government price hike announced in early May. The increase was attributed to disruptions in global fuel markets

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Middle east fuel crisis keeps Mozambique fishermen ashore
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15 Jun 2026, 09:24 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

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South African government says it repatriated 2,745 foreigners in a week
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15 Jun 2026, 08:53 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and playing host to a UFC fight night on the White House’s storied South lawn.

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Trump hosts UFC fight night on White House grounds to celebrate 80th birthday
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15 Jun 2026, 07:13 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Despite having its own government and currency, Somaliland had never been recognized by any nation until Israel did in December 2025.

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Somaliland president visits Jerusalem in defiance of Mogadishu
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15 Jun 2026, 06:02 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.

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Ivory Coast ends Ecuador's 19-game winning streak as Sweden pounds Tunisia
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15 Jun 2026, 05:11 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

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South Africa repatriates 2,745 foreigners in the week
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14 Jun 2026, 15:38 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders from some of the world's richest nations will meet in the French town of Evian-les-Bains on Lake Geneva from June 15-17 for the Group of Seven summit

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G7 summit: Analyst expects China to top agenda
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14 Jun 2026, 13:54 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Already reeling from astronomical ticket prices, expensive flights and exorbitant hotel costs, fans have been outraged to discover that getting to some stadiums via rail will come with another hefty bill

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World Cup lament exorbitant train fares in United States
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14 Jun 2026, 11:21 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

As new cases of Ebola are reported in DR Congo, memories of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Liberia remain vivid for Dr. Jerry Brown

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Celebrated Liberian doctor Jerry Brown warns of Ebola spread
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14 Jun 2026, 09:32 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Haiti fans in Port-au-Prince watched on Saturday night as Scotland beat their team 1-0 in the World Cup. John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C

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Haiti fans watch as Scotland beat their team 1-0 in the World Cup
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14 Jun 2026, 08:34 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, there have been 676 confirmed Ebola cases, including 136 deaths in the DRC, according to the WHO

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Ebola: DR Congo builds new isolation units as spread continues
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