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Somalia s National Army brings total war to al-Shabab militants

Somalia s National Army brings total war to al-Shabab militants

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CGD FINANCIA REABILITAÇÃO DO PROJECTO NOVA VIDA

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NO REINO DO FACEBOOK NÃO HÁ LEI

NUNCIATURA ANUNCIA VSITA DO PAPA LEÃO XIV A ANGOLA

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É (SEMPRE) PRECISO PROLONGAR O DEBATE SOBRE AS INDEPENDÊNCIAS

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RUI VERDE APELA A NOVO PARADIGMA ENTRE GOVERNOS E POVOS

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BANDITISMO EM TERRITÓRIO DIGITAL

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MAIS 753 MILHÕES DE DÓLARES PARA O CORREDOR… DO LOBITO

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EUA PODEM PERDER DIREITO DE VOTO NA ONU

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BNA DESCOBRE A PÓLVORA PARA BAIXAR A INFLAÇÃO

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CENSURA FACEBOOK, META Cª

QUO VADIS, LUSA?

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26 MIL PESSOAS NO GARIMPO ILEGAL NA HUÍLA

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INTERNAUTAS CRITICAM O FACEBOOK

INTERNAUTAS CRITICAM O FACEBOOK

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INFLAÇÃO DESACELERA PARA 15,70%

Somalia denies aid seizure as US suspends assistance over WFP warehouse claims

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“DELTA FORCE” DO FACEBOOK APAGA PÁGINA DO NOSSO DIRECTOR-ADJUNTO

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DIRIGENTE DA ANATA (ACUSADO DE TERRORISMO) FOI LIBERTADO

PROTESTAR SIM, MAS QUANDO E ONDE O MPLA DEIXAR

LÍDER DA OPOSIÇÃO NA GUINÉ-BISSAU CONTINUA PRESO

CESSAR-FOGO? SIM, TALVEZ… UM DIA

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Al Hoceima closes schools amid severe weather in Northern Morocco

Al Hoceima closes schools amid severe weather in Northern Morocco

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South Africa withdraws 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians over fears of link to forced migration

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Pix of the Day: December 8 , 2025

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Pope Leo says he hopes to visit Africa in 2026 as he wraps up his first foreign trip

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Fears of new clashes as police in Tanzania outlaw Independence Day protests

FUNDO SOBERANO DE ANGOLA E GEMCORP LANÇAM NOVO FUNDO

FUNDO SOBERANO DE ANGOLA E GEMCORP LANÇAM NOVO FUNDO

DO CORREDOR DE FUNDO (NAMIBE) AO FUNDO DO CORREDOR (DO MPLA)

DO CORREDOR DE FUNDO (NAMIBE) AO FUNDO DO CORREDOR (DO MPLA)

SEIS POR MEIA DÚZIA. MAIS SEIS MIL PROFESSORES EM 2026

SEIS POR MEIA DÚZIA. MAIS SEIS MIL PROFESSORES EM 2026

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Former South African president Jacob Zuma returned to court on Thursday, alongside French arms manuf

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French footballer Paul Pogba announces investment in camel-racing team

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New video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before their deaths

CENTENAS DE CRIANÇAS MORREM À FOME NO HUAMBO

CENTENAS DE CRIANÇAS MORREM À FOME NO HUAMBO

VANDALISMO DEIXA SEM ELECTRICIDADE MILHARES DE CASAS

VANDALISMO DEIXA SEM ELECTRICIDADE MILHARES DE CASAS

COLABORADOR DE EMBALÓ COM CINCO MIÇHÕES DE EUROS NA… MALA

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In Goma, Kivu Fashion Week celebrates solidarity, hope and resilience

PORTUGAL E ANGOLA ESTÃO NUMA RELAÇÃO, SÓ NÃO SE SABE QUAL É

PORTUGAL E ANGOLA ESTÃO NUMA RELAÇÃO, SÓ NÃO SE SABE QUAL É

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Gabon s President Nguema starts the year with major government reshuffle

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TSHISEKEDI ELOGIA JOÃO LOURENÇO

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Amnesty accuses Uganda of torture and mass arrests ahead of January elections

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Equatorial Guinea relocates capital

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ECOWAS urges respect for Venezuela s independence after US operation

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Venezuelan diaspora rallies in Madrid backing the opposition

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Venezuela deals with aftermath of US strikes on Catia La Mar

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Renewed fighting near Uvira raises tensions in Eastern DR Congo

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A displaced grandmother and her grandson burn to death in Gaza tent fire

Tunisia: Swimmers celebrate New Year with plunge in cold sea

Four people trapped after Nairobi building collapses, rescue operations ongoing

Sudan train before facing Senegal in Africa Cup of Nations

Thousands flock to southern Nigeria for Calabar Carnival

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Israel s decision to suspend aid groups will have devastating impact on Gaza services, NGO says

Sudanese migrants share hopes for 2026 aboard Ocean Viking

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GENERAL PAKA “CAÇADO” POR DECLARAÇÕES CONTRA JOÃO LOURENÇO NA TV 8

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Gabon s President Nguema starts the year with major government reshuffle

Burkina Faso hails security gains and food self-sufficiency in 2025

Morocco fans optimistic about AFCON win...but are wary of facing Egypt in the final

Japan s imperial family celebrates new year with traditional palace appearance

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Russian forces target Zaporizhzhia with air strikes, no casualties reported

Survivors rescued by SOS Méditerranée mark New Year with hot meal

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Doumbouya supporters celebrate Guinea election win

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