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8 Aug 2026, 15:06 GMT By editorial@africanews.com 2 variants

Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder.

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Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso
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8 Aug 2026, 13:40 GMT By editorial@africanews.com 2 variants

South African women willl commemorate the achievements of the 1956 Women's March on Sunday. But they say their fight for freedom is unfinished.

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South Africa commemorates 1956 Women's March - but fight for freedom isn't over
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8 Aug 2026, 12:05 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

Newly released hostages in Nigeria spoke to the media on Friday, describing their ordeal during months of captivity.

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Freed hostages in Nigeria describe their ordeal during captivity
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8 Aug 2026, 10:21 GMT By editorial@africanews.com 2 variants

US Senators have passed a punishing sanctions package against Russia targeting the country’s energy revenues that are helping to fuel its war against Ukraine.

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US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues
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8 Aug 2026, 09:26 GMT By editorial@africanews.com 2 variants

Ivory Coast on Friday celebrated the return of a sacred drum looted by French troops in 1916. The homecoming parade through the streets of Abidjan took place on the country’s independence day holiday. The drum then continued on to the village of Adjame, where it was made.

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Ivory Coast celebrates return of sacred 'talking drum' looted by France
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8 Aug 2026, 07:58 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

More than 300 children have died from Ebola since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to figures cited Friday by United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq.

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More than 300 children have died from Ebola since start of DRC outbreak
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8 Aug 2026, 06:32 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

An international police operation led by Spanish authorities dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean, the European Union police agency Europol and Spain's Civil Guard announced Friday.

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Police dismantle major Mediterranean trafficking network, Europol says
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8 Aug 2026, 06:24 GMT 2 variants

A typhoon is lashing Japan's south, causing injuries and blackouts. It is now headed for China, where ports have been closed in preparation.

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Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan as China braces for coming storm
7 Aug 2026, 19:34 GMT 2 variants

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is making his first visit to Serbia. His host, President Aleksandar Vucic, hopes to score points with the EU, while Zelenskyy seeks more arms from a country that remains friendly to Russia.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia
7 Aug 2026, 18:55 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh) 2 variants

A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.

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Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141
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7 Aug 2026, 18:51 GMT By Peace News 2 variants

Conservation has become a tool for “green grabbing”: The taking of community land in the name of environmental protection while opening space for tourism, hunting, and investment interests.

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Whose conservation, whose development? The Maasai struggle over land in northern Tanzania
7 Aug 2026, 16:55 GMT By info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) 3 variants

[allAfrica] For years, African finance ministers have made the same case at investor conferences and multilateral summits: the continent is not short of bankable projects, it is short of affordable capital. This week, that case took a tangible step forward. Legal & General Asset Management, one of Britain's largest institutional investors, launched the L&G LSF African Government Bond (USD) UCITS ETF -- the first exchange-traded fund of its kind available to European investors -- built on the

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Africa: A Landmark for African Finance - Europe's First African Sovereign Bond ETF Opens a New Chapter
7 Aug 2026, 16:29 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh) 2 variants

Farmers bordering Kenya's Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration.

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Kenyan farmers reject cyanide claims after 15 elephants die in Amboseli
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7 Aug 2026, 15:05 GMT By editorial@africanews.com 2 variants

Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.

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Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on
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7 Aug 2026, 14:43 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews) 2 variants

The relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.

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Palestinians in Gaza remain wary as Israeli strikes ease
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7 Aug 2026, 13:43 GMT 2 variants

The shooting incident took place at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in ​the ‌Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi, just north of the capital city of Bangkok. Several people were killed in the attack.

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Thailand: Several killed in school shooting north of Bangkok
7 Aug 2026, 12:33 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh) 2 variants

Tunisia has remained the leading Maghreb destination for French travellers this summer, ranking ahead of Morocco in July 2026 bookings despite a slight decline. Morocco, however, posted stronger year-on-year growth, reflecting rising demand for its diverse tourism offerings.

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Tunisia tops Morocco among French travellers despite booking dip
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7 Aug 2026, 11:31 GMT 2 variants

In the latest Sunday poll, the AfD continues to pull ahead. And more and more people are against excluding the right-wing populists from decision-making, at least on a case-by-case basis.

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Germany: Far-right AfD extends its lead in nationwide polls