The Gambia’s landmark case, accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its mostly Muslim Rohingya minority, began in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this week. …
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Uganda: Africa’s longest-serving leader, Yoweri Museveni, seeks to extend 40-year rule
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn Uganda, millions prepare to vote in a presidential election steeped in tension and controversy. President Yoweri Museveni, Africa’s longest-serving leader, is …
NewsFeed Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco secured their place in the final with a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria. Al …
In tonight’s edition, Sadio Mane thrashed home a dramatic winner to send Senegal into the Africa Cup of Nations final after they edged …
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Yoweri Museveni’s main challenger is musician Bobi Wine. Uganda holds elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni hoping to extend his four …
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UN International Court of Justice to hear 1st genocide case in over a decade : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe United Nations International Court of Justice is hearing a genocide case for the first time in more than a decade. The …
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Egypt vs Senegal: AFCON semifinal – team news, start time and lineups | Football News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWho: Egypt vs SenegalWhat: CAF Africa Cup of NationsWhere: Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier, MoroccoWhen: Wednesday at 6pm (17:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have …
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UN top court set to open Myanmar Rohingya genocide case | Rohingya News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe United Nations’s top court is set to open a landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its mostly Muslim Rohingya minority. The …
The tournament favorites, Morocco and Senegal, have reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but face two major obstacles …
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BRICS wargames: Why they matter, why India opted out | Explainer News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNew Delhi, India – Joint naval drills involving several members of the BRICS bloc, including China, Russia and Iran, have kicked off …
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Salah seals Egypt win against holders Ivory Coast to reach AFCON 2025 semis | Africa Cup of Nations News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEgypt set up semifinal meeting with Senegal at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Ivory Coast 3-2 in thriller. Published On …
Saudi Arabia says it will soon host a dialogue between Yemen’s main players. For almost a decade, the Southern Transitional Council has …
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Russia joins Chinese and Iranian warships in South Africa naval drills
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn tonight’s edition: Russian,Chinese, and Iranian warships arrive at South Africa’s ports for a week of naval exercises. Also, just one month …
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Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa | Military News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNaval exercises come as tensions run high after US military intervention in Venezuela, seizures of several oil tankers. Published On 9 Jan …
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Arsenal and Liverpool draw to delight of Premier League title chasers | Football News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLeaders Arsenal and defending champions Liverpool draw 0-0 at Emirates Stadium to keep former in sight of chasing pack. Published On 8 …
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Congolese supporter becomes AFCON icon as he pays tribute to country's first PM
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSupporters from across Africa have gathered in Morocco to watch their national teams compete in the Africa Cup of Nations – and …
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The Bright Side: Fossils found in Morocco shed light on humanity's African roots
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFossils of archaic humans found in a cave in Casablanca are helping to fill a gap in the history of humanity’s evolutionary …
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Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN | United Nations News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogVolker Turk’s description of the occupied West Bank’s situation as ‘apartheid’ marks first time a United Nations human rights chief has used …
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Ramaphosa opposes US military operation against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn tonight’s edition, South Africa forces an emergency UN session to slam the US military’s toppling of Venezuala’s leader Nicolas Maduro. Also, Somalia’s furious …
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Congress’s role questioned as Democrats vow to rein in Trump on Venezuela | Donald Trump News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWashington, DC – It has become a familiar pattern. United States presidents conduct unilateral military actions abroad. Congress shrugs. On Saturday, in …
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Osimhen double for Nigeria downs Mozambique to seal AFCON quarterfinal spot | Africa Cup of Nations News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNigeria will face Algeria or DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal after a 4-0 win against Mozambique. Published …
A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, with at least four people feared trapped beneath the rubble. While …
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Cameroon edge South Africa 2-1 to book AFCON quarterfinal with Morocco | Football News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogGoals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals at …
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Ten-man Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to book AFCON quarterfinal place | Football News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMali win penalty shootout after a 1-1 last-16 draw to set up Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal with Senegal. Published On 3 …
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Senegal vs Sudan: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups | Africa Cup of Nations News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWho: Senegal vs SudanWhat: CAF Africa Cup of NationsWhere: Ibn Batouta Stadium in TangierWhen: Saturday, January 3, 5pm (16:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have …
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian child as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens | Israel-Palestine conflict News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIsrael’s continued restrictions on aid deliveries leave Palestinian children particularly vulnerable, aid groups warn. Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian child in …