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6 May 2026, 12:42 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Sudan has withdrawn its ambassador to Ethiopia following tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

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Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia amid rising tensions
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6 May 2026, 12:31 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

As amputee football continues to grow in Rwanda, it is creating a powerful space for healing, inclusion and self-acceptance — one match at a time.

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Amputee football empowers Rwandan women on and off the pitch
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6 May 2026, 12:19 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The announcement comes as the country's energy sector faces serious challenges, including frequent power outages.

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Cameroon approves renationalisation of main electricity provider
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6 May 2026, 11:23 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

The Demsa Museum highlights the centuries-old use of horses in northern Cameroon - and the cars that replaced them.

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Cameroon's Demsa Museum traces the history of the horse - and the cars that replaced it
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6 May 2026, 10:16 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

According to several ANE employees, IT specialists at the institution’s data processing centre are refusing to release the results of the second round of municipal, regional and parliamentary elections held on April 26.

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Strike delays release of election results in Central African Republic
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6 May 2026, 10:13 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

China has erected a monument to the World War II Cairo Declaration at the historic Mena House hotel where the document was signed.

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China erects monument in Egypt to commemorate 1943 Cairo Declaration
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6 May 2026, 09:59 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Burkina Faso's authorities secretly held and abused a prominent investigative journalist and dozens of others in a makeshift detention facility in the capital, an international advocacy group said Wednesday, in the latest crackdown on political dissent in the West African nation.

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Burkina Faso junta secretly held and abused journalist Atiana Serge Oulon: RSF
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6 May 2026, 09:45 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

China has erected a monument to the World War 2 Cairo Declaration at the historic Mena House hotel where the document was signed.

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China erects monument to 1943 Cairo Declaration at historic hotel where it was signed
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6 May 2026, 09:02 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

According to several ANE employees, IT specialists at the institution’s data processing centre are refusing to release the results of the second round of municipal, regional and parliamentary elections held on April 26.

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Election results delayed in Central African Republic amid strike
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6 May 2026, 08:43 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Cape Verde says it's getting ready to offer further medical assistance to the Dutch cruise ship moored off its coast as it battles a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The Canary Islands on Wednesday rejected a Spanish proposal to allow the boat to dock there, citing public health concerns.

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Cape Verde prepares to help virus-hit cruise ship, Canary Islands oppose docking
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6 May 2026, 08:34 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Army sources say 46 troops were wounded in the raid at the Barka Tolorom military base on Lake Chad late on Monday.

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Boko Haram attack on Chad army base kills at least 24 people
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6 May 2026, 08:29 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Dozens of tanker trucks carrying Iraqi oil began crossing into Syria on Monday through the recently reopened Rabia–Yarubiyah border gate, marking the revival of a strategic overland route for energy exports as regional tensions continue to disrupt maritime shipping.

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Iraqi tankers bypass Hormuz, stream into Syria via Rabia gate
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6 May 2026, 08:07 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.

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NGO helps child soldiers to reintegrate in Central African Republic
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6 May 2026, 08:00 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Cape Verde has set up an isolation area and a multidisciplinary team in case passengers or crew of the Hondius cruise ship need assistance, following three deaths on board associated with acute respiratory syndrome, the government announced.

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6 May 2026, 07:59 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday

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Middle East War: US-Iran ceasefire appears to hold
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6 May 2026, 07:50 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.

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Middle East War: Analyst says Strait of Hormuz situation 'highly uncertain'
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6 May 2026, 07:42 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Passengers have been isolating in their cabins as health officials coordinate next steps. Emergency evacuations are being arranged for critically ill individuals, while the ship is expected to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands once conditions allow.

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Passengers plead for clarity as virus-hit cruise remains stranded off Cape Verde
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6 May 2026, 07:28 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

The legislation criminalises actions deemed to promote “the interests of a foreigner against those of Uganda” and labels individuals or groups receiving foreign funding as “agents of foreigners.” Those convicted under the law could face prison sentences of up to 20 years.

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Uganda parliament passes controversial ‘Sovereignty Bill' after amendments
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6 May 2026, 06:19 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.

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Central African Republic: NGO helps former child soldiers
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