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Guinea Opposition Leader Calls for 'Direct Resistance' After 40 Parties Dissolved

Guinea's opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo calls for 'direct resistance' after 40 political parties, including his own, were dissolved by authorities citing legal non-compliance. This follows President Doumbouya's controversial election and crackdown on political freedoms.

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AFP via Getty Images Guinean economist and politician and former Prime Minister of Guinea Cellou Dalein Diallo wearing a dark formal suit, stands against a smooth, muted blue-grey background. He is positioned slightly to the side, with part of the upper body and shoulders visible.

Conservative Anglicans Shift from Rival Archbishop Plan to New Leadership Council

Conservative Anglicans in Nigeria abandon plans to elect a rival Archbishop of Canterbury, forming a new leadership council led by Rwanda's Archbishop Laurent Mbanda amid ongoing doctrinal disputes.

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AFP via Getty Images Gafcon leadership at Thursday's summit

Nigeria Suspends Christian Pilgrimages to Holy Land Amid Middle East Conflict

Nigeria has suspended all Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the West Bank due to escalating Middle East conflict, evacuating pilgrims and affecting Muslim Umrah travelers amid regional flight cancellations.

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AFP via Getty Images A group of pilgrims wearing light‑coloured clothing gather inside the Grotto at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Some individuals are reaching forward to touch the ornate, blue‑draped area surrounding the entrance to the small alcove traditionally believed to mark the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

South Africa’s Former Defence Minister and Robben Island Prisoner Mosiuoa Lekota Dies at 77

Mosiuoa Lekota, South Africa's former defence minister and anti-apartheid activist imprisoned on Robben Island, has died aged 77. He led the ANC before founding Cope amid corruption concerns and served as defence minister for a decade.

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AFP via Getty Images Mosiuoa Lekota is seen speaking here at an event held by his party.

Death Toll Rises to 178 in Surprise Attack in South Sudan's North

The death toll from a surprise attack in South Sudan's north has risen to 178, with many casualties including children and regional forces. The UN warns of escalating violence risking a return to civil war.

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AFP via Getty Images A close-up of the body of a gun with a magazine of bullets on top of it. A hand is holding one part of the gun and more bullets can be seen, out of focus, in the background.

At Least 55 Ghanaians Killed in Ukraine Conflict, Minister Reports

Ghana's foreign affairs minister reports at least 55 Ghanaians killed in Ukraine war, with two prisoners of war. Recruitment of Africans by both sides raises concerns over manipulation and illegal schemes.

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Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry/Facebook Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ in black suit and his Ghanaian counterpart Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in blue suit bow their heads in respect before a memorial wall honouring those killed in the war, as snow falls gently around them

Epstein Attempted to Buy Moroccan Palace Days Before 2019 Arrest

Jeffrey Epstein attempted to purchase a multimillion-dollar palace in Morocco days before his 2019 arrest. Documents reveal years of negotiations and a final $14.95m wire transfer, later canceled after his arrest. Epstein's ties to Morocco date back to the early 2000s.

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US Department of Justice A courtyard with tiled floor, fountain and white ornately carved walls

14-Year-Old Girl Killed in Cape Town Amid South Africa's Taxi Industry Violence

A 14-year-old girl and a taxi operator were fatally shot near a Cape Town school amid ongoing violent conflicts between rival taxi associations in South Africa. Authorities are investigating and offering a reward for information.

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Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images) A taxi driver stands in front of parked taxi vans in Cape Town, holding a placard that reads “No to looting, no to shooting”

Rising Tensions Raise Fears of Renewed Conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray Region

Fears of renewed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region are causing mass displacement, escalating tensions among Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Amhara, and threatening regional stability despite the 2022 peace deal.

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AFP via Getty Images A man waves an Ethiopian flag as he join others gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 22 October 2022.

Antiques Auction Selling Zanzibar Slave Neck Shackles Faces Criticism

An auction in Scotland selling 18th-century Zanzibar slave neck shackles faces criticism for profiting from slavery, with calls for ethical stewardship and museum preservation.

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Tunisian MP Sentenced to Eight Months for Mocking President on Social Media

Tunisian lawmaker Ahmed Saidani was sentenced to eight months in prison for mocking President Kais Saied on social media after deadly floods. The case highlights concerns over government crackdown on dissent since 2021.

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Reuters President Kais Saied in a blue suit, white shirt, and tie, raising his hand while posing for a photo

UN Report Identifies Genocide Signs in Sudan's El-Fasher Siege

A UN fact-finding mission reports that atrocities during the siege of el-Fasher in Sudan exhibit hallmarks of genocide by the RSF, urging international action and accountability amid ongoing conflict.

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Reuters A Sudanese displaced woman at a camp for displaced people who fled from al-Fashir to Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan