South Sudan postpones first-ever national elections until February
The vote, first expected in 2022, will now be held on February 11, according to the country’s election commission.
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Inside the circle: Senegal’s wrestlers turn tradition to Youth Olympic gold
Senegal’s young wrestlers thrive as they adapt skills from their traditional sport to beach wrestling at Youth Olympics.
From: NewsFeed
Family of killed teen Javits Frimpong calls for justice
The family of slain Ghanaian teen Javits Frimpong have reiterated demands for justice after police arrested a suspect.
Published On 12 Nov 2026
Amnesty says UN, South Sudan officials failed to prevent village massacre
Peacekeepers knew of likely raid on Abiemnom, where more than 200 people were killed, according to rights group report.
Who is really running Cameroon amid President Biya’s prolonged absence?
Biya’s absences raise questions about who holds power and what comes next in Cameroon.
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Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, awaits disease-free status
Health Minister Aden Duale says Kenya will continue to exercise prevention measures until December 23.
From: NewsFeed
South Africans divided over Olympic swimmer’s switch to Netherlands
South Africa’s most decorated Olympian is switching nations to swim for the Netherlands.
Published On 11 Nov 2026
African rights body raises alarm over treatment of Niger’s Mahamid Arabs
Rights commission appeals to Niger president over alleged abuses against Mahamid.
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Top South African Olympian Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to Netherlands
Double Olympic gold medallist cites ‘financial and practical challenges’ of swimming.
Ebola cases in DR Congo pass 11,000, with 5,387 deaths
Authorities struggling to contain DRC’s largest Ebola outbreak due to delayed detection and conflict.
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