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The president of Comoros is ‘slightly injured’ in a knife attack

Azali Assoumani's injuries were not serious and he had returned to his home, his office said in a statement.

Residents still shaken 17 months after deadly cult massacre in Kenya

Seventeen months after one of the deadliest cult-related massacres ever, many in the Kenyan coastal town of Malindi area are still shaken despite repeated warnings about the church’s leader.

Court in Congo hands down death sentences to 37 people on coup charges

A military court in Congo handed down death sentences Friday to 37 people, including three Americans, after convicting them on charges of participating in a coup attempt.

Germany signs agreement with Kenya to bring in skilled workers

German and Kenyan officials signed an agreement Friday in Berlin to promote the recruitment of skilled workers who can fill gaps in Germany's labor market, and to facilitate the repatriation of Kenyans who don't have the right to stay in Germany.

Ethiopian Airlines announces direct Addis Ababa – Conakry flights

For the first time, flights will operate non-stop to/from Addis Ababa and extend to teh West African capital Conakry.

Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti steps up to defend Vinícius Jr

Speculations are rife that the player is moving closer to the exit following racist attacks he's faced in Spain and the arrival of Kyllian Mbappé, who also prefers playing on the leftwing.

“Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló Declines Second Term Amid Political Uncertainty”

While declining to name a potential successor, he ruled out his main political rivals, Domingos Simões Pereira, Nuno Gomes Nabiam, and Braima Camara, stating, “None of them will replace me.”

Family receives body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner

“We are here to say that enough is enough, we are tired of burying our sisters due to GBV,” she said.

Russia expels 6 British diplomats over spying accusations

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a statement that the embasy personel were carrying out “subversive actions aimed at causing harm to our people.”

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa

The World Health Organization said Friday it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting the disease in Africa.