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5 Aug 2026, 20:39 GMT By Georja CALVIN-SMITH

More than 80 percent of civilian deaths in Sudan at the start of this year were due to drone attacks, according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1,000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally be deported.

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UN warns drone strikes worsening in Sudan
5 Aug 2026, 19:46 GMT 2 variants

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate Haley Stevens in a contest seen as a proxy war for the future ideological direction of the Democratic party.

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US: Abdul El-Sayed wins contentious Michigan Senate primary
5 Aug 2026, 19:43 GMT 2 variants

Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign to boost troop numbers, Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media outlets report. The Kremlin denies this.

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Will Russia start a fresh mobilization drive?
5 Aug 2026, 18:56 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.

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South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migration
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5 Aug 2026, 18:38 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 4 sources

There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.

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Photo bundle Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides
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Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides
5 Aug 2026, 18:17 GMT By genner

“Even after the fall of empires and political decolonization, we, Indigenous peoples, continue to struggle for recognition and to protect and advance our fundamental rights in the world.”

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Indigenous stories are global stories
5 Aug 2026, 17:21 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.

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Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stay
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5 Aug 2026, 15:53 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.

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Turkey: Mo Salah touches down ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor
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5 Aug 2026, 15:45 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.

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WFP warns powerful El Niño could push millions into hunger
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5 Aug 2026, 14:11 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

It’s been described by the Guinean presidency as the country’s first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.

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Guinea: President Doumbouya takes family holiday to Greece
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5 Aug 2026, 14:02 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

A key step in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's fragile peace process could finally be underway, as a long-delayed prisoner exchange between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group edges closer.

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Long-stalled DR Congo prisoner swap gains momentum
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5 Aug 2026, 13:55 GMT By The FRANCE 24 Observers

A rare video filmed on July 21 in Sabha, Libya shows a woman accused of adultery being sentenced to 100 lashes. Shared on social media, it has sparked outrage for various reasons: Some are appalled by the fact that the punishment was carried out in a public space, whilst others are shocked by the ongoing existence of a law on extramarital relationships.

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Outrage in Libya over a video of a woman being publicly flogged for adultery
5 Aug 2026, 11:58 GMT 2 variants

A provincial government in Nepal has legalized the use and growing of marijuana for medical purposes despite a national ban.

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Nepal province legalizes use of medical marijuana
5 Aug 2026, 11:54 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

A fast-spreading invasive mosquito is raising alarm across Africa, as scientists warn it could fuel a resurgence of malaria in major cities.

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Invasive mosquito sparks malaria fears across Africa
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5 Aug 2026, 10:46 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh) 2 sources

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after completing his move from Portuguese side Chaves, saying the transfer marks the greatest moment of his club career following his standout performances at the FIFA World Cup.

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Photo bundle Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha begins new chapter at Colo-Colo
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Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha begins new chapter at Colo-Colo