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France expels Malian diplomats, ends anti-terror cooperation

The suspension follows the arrest a month ago by Malian authorities of a French national accused of complicity in a coup attempt against Bamako's junta. Mali said the man named Yann Vezilier was acting on behalf of France's spy agency

Destitute Bangui detainees receive free legal assistance

Five hundred destitute Bangui detainees are receiving free legal assistance under an initiative backed by the UN and the Ministry of Justice. Since the project was launched in July, some 150 detainees have received an initial consultation.

Protesters gather outside Jimmy Kimmel’s studio after show suspension

Protesters gathered outside Jimmy Kimmel’s Hollywood studio on Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show indefinitely.

Protesters gather in Jerusalem demanding end to Gaza offensive

Israeli mothers of soldiers and hostages chained themselves together outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem on Thursday to protest the ongoing military offensive in Gaza.

Pix of the Day: September 19, 2025

Africanews takes a look at the day's news through the lens of the most striking images from current events.

Macron slams Gaza offensive, signals Iran sanctions snapback

The remarks underscore Macron’s attempt to balance growing tensions in the Middle East with European unity on Iran — even as Paris prepares to break new ground in support of Palestinian statehood.

Malawi presidential elections: candidates proclaim victory before official results

The parties of the two main candidates in Malawi's presidential election declared victory on Thursday, drawing rebukes from the electoral commission, which has yet to announce the results.

Cameroon: Brenda Biya says to not vote for her father, president Paul Biya

The president's only daughter published a video on social media on Thursday in which she appealed to voters and told them to not cast their ballot for her father in the upcoming presidential election.

Collen Kebinatshipi leads Botswana to glory in men’s 400m final

In a thrilling conclusion to the men's 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Botswana's 21-year-old Collen Kebinatshipi made history, becoming the first athlete from his country to win a world title in a men's event.

Congo Ebola deaths top 31 as authorities rush to vaccinate

The latest figures show the casualty rate has nearly doubled since last week — from 16 — and that the disease is spreading rapidly as more than 900 contacts have been identified so far, according to the WHO.