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Africa facing climate impact 'nightmare': Kenyan president
Africa facing climate impact 'nightmare': Kenyan president
by  AFP

The crushing impacts of climate change are already a "living nightmare" for people across Africa, Kenyan President William Ruto told world leaders at UN talks on Monday. "Africa contributes less than three percent of the pollution responsible for climate change, but it's most severely impacted by the ensuing crisis," Ruto said.

DR Congo deploys fighter jets against M23 rebels
DR Congo deploys fighter jets against M23 rebels
by  AFP

DR Congo's military has deployed two fighter jets against M23 rebels in the conflict-torn east, provoking a rebuke Monday from neighbouring Rwanda, which accused Kinshasa of violating its airspace. The accusation comes as tensions between the DRC and Rwanda are at their highest in years, with Kinshasa accusing Kigali of backing the resurgent M23 rebels.

Chad junta chief names 100 more MPs
Chad junta chief names 100 more MPs
by  AFP

General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday appointed by decree 104 more members of his "parliament" as he leads Chad's two-year transitional government after taking power on the death of his father.

Madrid denies migrants died on Spanish side of border
Madrid denies migrants died on Spanish side of border
by  AFP

Madrid on Monday denied that migrants had died on Spanish soil during a deadly mass border crossing from Morocco earlier this year as claimed by a BBC documentary. Last Tuesday, British broadcaster BBC released a documentary that claimed lifeless bodies were dragged by Moroccan police from an area that was Spanish-controlled, casting doubt on official government accounts.

Three Egyptian journalists start hunger strike to free dissident
Three Egyptian journalists start hunger strike to free dissident
by  AFP

Three Egyptian journalists said Monday they had begun hunger strikes to demand authorities free Alaa Abdel Fattah, a jailed political dissident who has been refusing food and now water too. After a seven-month hunger strike during which he consumed only "100 calories a day", Alaa Abdel Fattah has refused food altogether since last Tuesday.

Thousands rally to fete 40 years of Cameroon under Biya
Thousands rally to fete 40 years of Cameroon under Biya
by  AFP

Thousands rallied in Cameroon's capital on Sunday to fete 40 years in power of President Paul Biya, who is accused of trampling on human rights and stifling democracy. In front of Yaounde's city hall, thousands on Sunday danced to songs played in honour of Biya at the event organised by the all-powerful Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (RDPC).

Ireland must build on Springbok victory and add silverware: Sexton
Ireland must build on Springbok victory and add silverware: Sexton
by  AFP

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said beating world champions South Africa on Saturday was "right up there" with other memorable victories but said he wants trophies to round off his career. "South Africa are good for that, getting their timing right for a World Cup.

Saleng gives 'humble and hungry' Orlando Pirates final victory
Saleng gives 'humble and hungry' Orlando Pirates final victory
by  AFP

Monnapule Saleng scored direct from a free-kick to give Orlando Pirates a 1-0 victory over AmaZulu on Saturday in the South African MTN 8 final in Durban. Saleng is the man of the moment in South African football after twice scoring two goals last month and winning a first call up to the national squad.

Irish edge world champions South Africa in Test thriller
Irish edge world champions South Africa in Test thriller
by  AFP

Ireland, the number one ranked team in the world, edged world champions South Africa 19-16 in a thrilling rugby Test at Lansdowne Road on Saturday for a 10th successive home win. However, South Africa showed their 'world champion' credentials by coming back once more, Eben Etzebeth's brilliant lay-off setting up Arendse for a try in the corner.

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