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Fake news roils Cameroon after controversial reintroduction of vice presidential post

Apr 07, 2026 22:51 By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Quickly discredited rumours circulated across Cameroon on Tuesday that the country's leader, President Paul Biya, had appointed his son to the vice presidency. In fact, no one has yet been named to the office.

Fake news roils Cameroon after controversial reintroduction of vice presidential post
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'We must reject division:' UN chief marks 32 years since start of Rwandan genocide

Apr 07, 2026 22:49 By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Rwanda on Tuesday marked 32 years since the genocide that massacred more than a million people in the space of just one hundred days.

'We must reject division:' UN chief marks 32 years since start of Rwandan genocide
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Iran war: Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Apr 07, 2026 22:45

US President Trump has pulled back from threats to annihilate Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.

Iran war: Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Iran war: Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Apr 07, 2026 22:45

US President Trump has pulled back from threats to annihilate Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.

Iran war: Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Antimicrobial resistance threatens the lives of millions on the African continent

Apr 07, 2026 20:43 By Clarisse FORTUNÉ

In tonight's edition, as leaders gathered for the “One Health” summit in France, antimicrobial resistance emerges as a bigger killer in Africa than malaria, HIV or TB. Also, a woman seeking care was beaten by her doctor in Kinshasa. The video went viral and sparked outrage in the DRC, exposing a crisis in delivery rooms and violence against women. And Rwanda marks the 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi.

Antimicrobial resistance threatens the lives of millions on the African continent

Afghanistan, Pakistan held 'useful' peace talks, Kabul says

Apr 07, 2026 19:53

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Clashes between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan reignited in February. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring hostile militants, which Kabul denies. China has offered to mediate in easing tensions.

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Afghanistan, Pakistan held 'useful' peace talks, Kabul says

Apr 07, 2026 19:53

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Clashes between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan reignited in February. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring hostile militants, which Kabul denies. China has offered to mediate in easing tensions.

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Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism

Apr 07, 2026 19:34

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In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the woes of a marginalized group without involving its members.

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Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism

Apr 07, 2026 19:34

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In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the woes of a marginalized group without involving its members.

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The art of the non-apology: A conversation with former Bangladesh Home Minister

Apr 07, 2026 19:00 By Abhimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Interview with former Awami League Home Secretary Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who is currently exiled in India, on the recent Bangladesh general election, and the Awami League leadership’s ongoing legal challenges.

The art of the non-apology: A conversation with former Bangladesh Home Minister

Three gunmen open fire on police outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Apr 07, 2026 17:54 By editorial@africanews.com

Turkish police have shot and killed an assailant outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Three gunmen opened fire on the officers on Tuesday. Two policemen and two of the assailants were wounded, Turkish officials say.

Three gunmen open fire on police outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
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Injustice Across the Atlantic: UNGA resolution calls for reparations for transatlantic slavery

Apr 07, 2026 17:38 By CGTN

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The United Nations General Assembly has taken a historic step in confronting the enduring impact of slavery by declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.

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'I am innocent,' French ex-president Sarkozy tells appeals court in Libya funding case

Apr 07, 2026 16:57 By editorial@africanews.com

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared before a Paris appeals court on Tuesday in his bid to overturn a conviction linked to Libya's alleged financing of his 2007 campaign.

'I am innocent,' French ex-president Sarkozy tells appeals court in Libya funding case
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Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Apr 07, 2026 16:33

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Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied regions killed at least five, including a 12-year-old boy. Ukraine has been pushing for a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter, which is later this week.

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Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Apr 07, 2026 16:33

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Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied regions killed at least five, including a 12-year-old boy. Ukraine has been pushing for a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter, which is later this week.

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