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Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro temporarily leaves prison for hernia surgery

Bolsonaro is expected to undergo the procedure on 25 December.

Three people killed in Moscow car explosion, Russian authorities say

Two police officers have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said on Wednesday. Their deaths come just two days after a car bomb killed a top general in the same area of the Russia capital.

Sudan’s health system faces total collapse as war grinds on

Authorities are unable to provide adequate support, and a functioning healthcare network is largely absent. Many people are struggling to access even the most basic medical treatment

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Endrick joins French club Lyon on loan

Endrick will play in the top French division until the end of the 2025-2026 season.

Lake Malawi’s Mbenje island protects vital fish stocks with annual fishing ban

Fishermen working off the coast of Mbenje island in Lake Malawi abide by tough rules to help protect precious fish stock.

Designers showcase bold styles at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria in Lagos

Launched in 2014, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria has become one of the country’s leading fashion events,

Central African Republic elections set for Dec 28 amid Russia ties

The Central African Republic will hold presidential and legislative elections on December 28, as concerns about armed groups have led to a growing reliance on Russia for security.

Last group of kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren reunited with their families

The last of a group of hundreds of students kidnapped from St. Mary’s School in Nigeria’s Niger state were reunited with their families late on Tuesday after one of the largest mass abductions in the country's history.

Sudanese nationals among prisoners to be freed in Yemen-Houthi deal

Yemen’s internationally recognized government and Houthi authorities have reached an agreement to free 2,900 detainees in the largest swap during the 11-year civil war, according to Saudi and Houthi officials

US doubts M23’s full withdrawal from key Congo town

The United States has expressed its dissatisfaction with the withdrawal of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Congo.