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6 Aug 2026, 13:58 GMT 2 variants

UN chief Antonio Guterres considers a resolution to the Cyprus issue to be vital for regional stability and has initiated a new diplomatic effort. What are the prospects for its success?

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Can UN chief's initiative kickstart resolution for Cyprus?
6 Aug 2026, 13:56 GMT 2 video variants

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Trump says talks with Iran are underway. Tehran says it is discussing the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, not Washington. Analysts say the gap reflects competing political pressures.

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6 Aug 2026, 13:52 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh) 2 variants

A mass prison escape unfolded in western Libya after inmates fled a jail amid fierce clashes between rival armed groups. The violence killed at least three civilians, damaged property and heightened security concerns in the country's volatile western region.

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Mass prison escape as armed clashes rock western Libya
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6 Aug 2026, 13:48 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

Employers say many of the departing workers had valuable sewing skills that are hard to replace quickly, while locals are often unwilling to take the low-paying jobs.

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South African factories hit by migrant worker exodus
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6 Aug 2026, 13:18 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi) 2 variants

As internet access surges across the continent, rights advocates warn that laws meant to combat cybercrime are increasingly being used to police political speech, raising fresh questions over where Africa should draw the line between security and freedom of expression.

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Who controls Africa's digital voice? ( Africanews Debates)
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6 Aug 2026, 13:11 GMT 2 video variants

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The far-right party could win an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt's state election in September. Their cultural program denigrates Bauhaus, Holocaust remembrance culture and diversity in theater.

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6 Aug 2026, 12:57 GMT 2 video variants

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German authorities have begun a counterterrorism ⁠investigation into a drone laden with explosives found near a Ukrainian transport plane at Leipzig Airport. It is seen as a "hybrid attack scenario."

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6 Aug 2026, 12:49 GMT 2 variants

Trump's helicopter and a passenger jet briefly were too close near Reagan National Airport, prompting an inquiry into what happened to the safety rules adopted after last year's deadly collision.

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Marine One: Helicopter carrying Trump flew close to passenger jet, FAA plans probe
6 Aug 2026, 12:44 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh) 2 variants

Frontline health workers battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are risking their lives without receiving the salaries they were promised, prompting strikes and fears that staff shortages could undermine efforts to contain one of the country's worst outbreaks.

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Frontline Ebola workers in DR Congo threaten to quit over unpaid salaries
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6 Aug 2026, 12:42 GMT 2 video variants

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Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?

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6 Aug 2026, 12:32 GMT 3 video variants

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A new wave of African withdrawals has swept through the International Criminal Court. Chad turned its back on the court after three junta-led states in the Sahel exited. But most African countries still trust The Hague.

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6 Aug 2026, 12:28 GMT

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The torch festival, known as the "oriental carnival," is one of the most important annual celebrations for the Yi, Bai, and other ethnic groups. Join us in Yunnan for a fiery celebration full of tradition, culture and unforgettable energy.

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Live: Thousands join in song and dance to celebrate the torch festival
6 Aug 2026, 12:20 GMT By editorial@africanews.com 2 variants

The expanding lakes have also increased encounters between people and wildlife. Crocodiles and hippos are now appearing closer to homes and communities as their natural habitats disappear.

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Rising lakes in Kenya force communities to flee as wildlife encounters increase
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6 Aug 2026, 12:12 GMT

[African Arguments] In July 2026, Britain suspended one of its flagship military exercises in Kenya after Nairobi withheld the licences required for troops to train in Laikipia. Five days later, the two governments reached an agreement allowing Exercise Haraka Storm to proceed. The immediate diplomatic crisis ended, but the deeper dispute did not; the standoff revealed that Kenya is no longer questioning the terms of Britain's military presence but using licensing, parliamentary oversight, and domestic law to press for new

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6 Aug 2026, 12:12 GMT

[African Arguments] As Ethiopia's National Dialogue seeks to chart a path toward peace, it faces an immense task. The Dialogue aims to address some of the country's most difficult political, historical, institutional, social, and peacebuilding questions. Yet its success may ultimately depend on confronting a more basic question: why do Ethiopia's major conflicts keep returning?

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6 Aug 2026, 11:32 GMT 2 variants

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Rising 7,782 meters above sea level, Mount Namcha Barwa in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region forms the magnificent eastern sentinel of the Himalayas. Immerse yourself in the stunning views of this unique landscape with clouds, valleys and sunlight.

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Live: Have a glimpse of Mount Namcha Barwa
6 Aug 2026, 11:21 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

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Real Madrid agree deal worth up to €140m for Yan Diomande
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