TRT Afrika
Traoré: 'There Can’t Be Two Captains On Same Boat'
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- Traoré: 'There Can’t Be Two Captains On Same Boat'
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Burkina Faso’s leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré has cautioned against comparing his circumstances with those of former leader Thomas Sankara, who was assassinated in 1987. Traoré, who came to power in 2022 pursuing a pan-African and anti-imperialist agenda, made the comments during discussions with stakeholders in the Yaadga region on 16 July.
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- Türkiye Reshapes Institutions After Failed Coup Attempt
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- On Wednesday, Türkiye marks the 10th anniversary of the failed July 15, 2016 coup attempt orchestrated by the FETO terrorist organisation. The response to the coup attempt did not end when the fighting stopped. Over the past decade, Türkiye has introduced reforms that have reshaped its institutions and security strategy. Naim Ongoren reports.
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- How Türkiye-Africa Relations Deepen 10 Years After FETO's Failed Coup Attempt
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- 15:53
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- African countries have become a central focus of Türkiye’s foreign policy, particularly in the areas of security and education, since the failed coup attempt of 15 July 2016 by the Fetullah Terrorist Organisation, FETO.
Following the defeated coup attempt, Ankara moved quickly to expand ties, building political, military, and counter-terrorism partnerships to dismantle FETO’s networks across the continent.
The main driver has been direct leader-to-leader diplomacy by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The Turkish president presented evidence to African counterparts showing that FETO threatens not only Türkiye, but also the security and sovereignty of nations it infiltrates.
TRT Afrika examines how relations between Türkiye and African countries have evolved a decade on from the defeated coup attempt.
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- Scars Remain For Victims Of Türkiye's Failed Coup
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Ten years on, many people who stood up against the coup attempt are still living with what happened that night. Mehmet Emin Ertas was shot and wounded in Istanbul, while leading a crowd to a police headquarters. Belkis Demircan reports.
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- July 15: A Nation Stands
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A tribute to resilience, unity and the strength of a nation. Watch the TRT World special on July 15.
#july 15 #coupb#Türkiye
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- How Coup Attempt In Türkiye Unfolded
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- It’s been ten years since a rogue military faction loyal to FETO attempted to overthrow Türkiye’s democratically elected government, meeting severe civilian resistance. Here’s a timeline breaking down the failed coup attempt of July 15, 2016.
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- Iran Targets US Base In Six Countries
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The US military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday after President Trump said the United States was reinstating a blockade against Iranian ports in the strategic waterway and imposing a 20 percent transit fee.
Soon after, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, while they were transiting the southern lane of the strait in Omani territorial waters, killing one crew member and injuring eight others.
Over the weekend, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman, struck ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, and destroyed a command facility in Qatar.
On Sunday, the United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems had intercepted incoming Iranian missiles and drones.
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- Türkiye And Egypt Strengthen Military Relations
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler met with Egyptian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief and Defence Minister Lt. Gen. Ashraf Salem Zaher in Ankara on July 13. The high-level meeting included a formal military welcome ceremony, one-on-one talks, and inter-delegation discussions. The two ministers signed a Letter of Intent on Defence Co-operation, signalling a further step in strengthening bilateral military ties between Türkiye and Egypt.
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- Russia Soldiers Lose Control Of Heavy Machine Gun
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A Russian soldier testing a YakB-12.7 four-barrel rotary machine gun, originally designed to be mounted on a Mi-24 Hind helicopter, was sent flying when the gun suddenly broke free from its mount. The weapon, capable of firing up to 5,000 rounds per minute, swung uncontrollably while firing, forcing the crew to dive for cover.
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- Ramaphosa Honours WWI South African Soldiers In France
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa lays a wreath in France to honour the "courage, sacrifice and service of South Africans" who fought and lost their lives during the First World War, calling for their international recognition. The ceremony at the South African National Memorial in Longueval coincided with the 110th commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood.
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- Kokawa: Niger Holds Traditional Wrestling Contest
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Famous traditional wrestlers in Niger competed in Kokawa, Hausa traditional wrestling, at this year's annual contest held in the Tahoua region before thousands of spectators and top government officials. Bello Illa emerged as the overall winner of the national competition, which took place from July 10 to 12, earning a trophy and a cash prize of one million CFA francs ($1,750) and several gifts from corporate bodies and individuals. Runner-up Maty Souley Gouga also received a prize of $1,308.
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- Ali Khamenei's Coffin Carried Through Imam Reza Shrine Before Burial
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The coffin of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was carried through the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad on July 10, ahead of his burial. Mourners participated in the final stage of the funeral procession, which began on July 4 and included major ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Baghdad, Najaf and Karbala. Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran on 28 February.
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- Can France Shake Off Its Colonial Shadow?
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- 11:20
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- France has lost six African allies in just three years. Now it's trying to rebuild its influence. But on whose terms?
TRT Afrika traces the evolution of France's relationship with Africa—from the post-colonial system known as Françafrique, through the wave of military expulsions that dismantled decades of French influence across the Sahel, to Paris's strategic pivot toward East Africa and the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi in May 2026.
Three experts — a security and geopolitical analyst based in Accra, a geopolitics strategist in Nairobi, and a professor of African politics and international relations at the University of Pretoria — unpack what France's renewed diplomatic offensive means for Africa, who holds the leverage in the proposed investment package, and whether a change of venue amounts to a genuine change of policy.
Is France turning the page in Africa—or just rewriting the same story?
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- South African Groups Hunt For 'Undocumented' Migrants
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Anti-immigrant groups conduct door-to-door searches for "undocumented" migrants in Johannesburg after a June 30 deadline they gave to foreigners living in the country ''illegally'' to leave expired.
The South African government had warned citizens against taking the law into their own hands, saying enforcement of immigration laws is the responsibility of the authorities and not that of private individuals or groups.
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- Excitement In Boston Ahead Of Morocco Vs France Game
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Boston lit up with fireworks and song as Morocco and France fans descend ahead of their 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on Thursday. Confident Morocco fans say the underdog tag is gone, while France fans drum and sing through the streets.
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- Khamenei's Body Escorted By Fighter Jet
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- An Iranian Air Force fighter jet escorted the plane carrying the coffin of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family as it returned from Iraq to Iran on July 9. Ali Khamenei will be buried at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad following a week of large-scale funeral processions and mourning ceremonies in both countries.
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- Climate Challenge: From FIFA World Cup To Africa
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- 5:37
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Extreme heat is rewriting the rules in sports, making mandatory hydration breaks the new normal at the ongoing 2026 World Cup.
But while heatwaves dominate the sporting headlines, millions of people across Africa are already living the harsh reality of climate change — from submerged communities to severe droughts and ruined harvests.
Experts say the upcoming COP31, due to take place in Türkiye in November, should mark a crucial turning point.
TRT Afrika examines the dynamics, from the World Cup in North America to communities in Africa facing the devastating impact of climate change.
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- TRT Brings NATO Summit To The World In Over 40 Languages On Digital And TV Platforms
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- As the 2026 NATO Summit is underway in Türkiye’s capital Ankara, host broadcaster TRT is bringing all updates from the event to the world in over 40 languages on TV and digital platforms.
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- Ronaldo: 'I Will Retire When I want To, Not When You Want Me To'
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- “I will retire when I want to, not when you want me to,” Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo says amid growing speculation about when he will hang up his boots after the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo has already admitted this will be his last World Cup, but after Portugal’s elimination by Spain, speculation could mount even further.
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- NATO Summit Kicks Off In Ankara
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- US President Donald Trump is among dozens of leaders attending the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. What are they discussing?
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- Explosions Rock Damascus During Macron’s Visit To Syria
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Explosions occurred in Damascus on July 7 near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying, with smoke rising over the Halbuni area. 18 people were injured in the explosions, including four police officers, according to Syria's state news agency.
The blasts happened while Macron was on an official visit meeting Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa at the People’s Palace. Macron did not hear the explosions, according to the Elysee, and continued with his schedule. He is the first EU head of state to visit Syria since the fall of the Assad regime in 2024. The cause of the blasts remains unclear.
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- Why Türkiye Is Becoming NATO's Bridge To Africa
- Runtime
- 8:52
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- As Türkiye hosts the NATO Summit, it is expanding its influence far beyond the alliance. Through defence cooperation, diplomacy, trade and infrastructure investment, Ankara is positioning itself as a bridge between NATO and Africa. TRT Afrika explores how Türkiye's strategy is reshaping security partnerships across the continent and what it could mean for Africa's geopolitical future.
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- Millions Of Iranians Gather In Tehran For Ali Khamenei's Funeral
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Millions of Iranians gathered in Tehran on July 6 for the funeral of their slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Mourners waved flags, carried portraits of Khamenei, and chanted while beating their chests in a traditional mourning ritual.
Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, triggering weeks of war and escalating tensions across the region. The funeral ceremonies began on July 3, attended by foreign leaders and regional delegations, with mass processions set to continue until Khamenei's burial on July 9.
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- Cabo Verde's World Cup Heroes Receives Rousing Homecoming
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Thousands of Cabo Verdeans cheer the country’s historic World Cup team on their return to Praia after a widely praised debut campaign that ended with a narrow 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 32.
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- KAAN: The Turkish Jet That Could Redefine NATO's Skies
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- 4:05
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Only four countries have successfully built and flown a fifth-generation fighter jet. Now Türkiye has joined this elite club with KAAN, a fighter jet programme that analysts say could strengthen both NATO's capabilities and Ankara's strategic autonomy.
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- Turkish Stars Ready For NATO Summit
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- The Turkish Stars performed their final rehearsal over Ankara on July 5 ahead of official demonstration flight scheduled for July 6. Türkiye hosts the 36th NATO Summit, welcoming world leaders amid evolving global security challenges.
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- Exclusive with Cabo Verde Football Chief Mario Semedo On Country’s World Cup Run
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- “If we beat Argentina, of course, it will be something extraordinary”
TRT Afrika spoke exclusively to the president of Cabo Verde Football Federation, Mario Semedo, about the team’s dream performance ahead of their Round of 32 World Cup game against Argentina.
#trtafrika #worldcup #caboverde #football
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- Iran Mourns Late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- The body of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was brought to Tehran on July 2 for a public farewell ceremony, drawing thousands of mourners. Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on February 28, sparking weeks of regional warfare. Heads of state and senior officials will attend an official memorial on July 3, kicking off a week of ceremonies concluding with his burial at Imam Ali Reza shrine in Mashhad on July 9.
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- Offers Pour In For Rare 5-Legged Cow
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A viral video of a cow born with an unusual hooflike growth on its head has buyers offering a farmer huge sums of money.
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- Morocco Stun Netherlands On Penalties To Reach World Cup Last 16
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Moroccan fans celebrate after the Atlas Lions beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to advance to the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday morning.
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- Protests Breaks Out In South Africa, Johannesburg
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Mass protests have broken out in the South African city of Johannesburg amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment. Groups targeting foreigners had given ''illegal'' migrants a 30 June ultimatum to leave the country, but the authorities have condemned the deadline as ''unlawful'' and deployed security forces to forestall any breakdown of law and order.
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- Senegal's Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesters Outside Parliament
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Senegalese police fired tear gas to disperse protesters outside parliament as lawmakers debated a constitutional amendment to expand parliamentary powers while reducing those of the president. Supporters and opponents rallied as security blocked access to the National Assembly.
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- Heartbreak As South Africa Are Sent Back Home
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- South Africans react with disappointment after their national team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup following a 1-0 loss to co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32, but some fans praise Bafana Bafana for reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history.
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- Congo Police Officer Salutes Erdogan In Turkish
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A police officer from the Republic of Congo receives widespread applause for his special salute to Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a graduation ceremony presided over by the president at the National Police Academy in Ankara. The officer was one of the foreign trainees among the graduates.
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- UK Wildfire Amid Record Heat Wave
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A wildfire has broken out near Glossop in Derbyshire on June 25 as an intense early-summer heat wave continues to affect much of the UK. Firefighters tackled the blaze, which comes as the country records its highest June temperatures on record.
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- Côte D'Ivoire Celebrate Historic World Cup Knockout Spot
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Celebrations have erupted among Côte d’Ivoire’s fans after the West African country qualified for the World Cup knockout stage with a win over Curaçao. This is the first time they have advanced from the World Cup group stage in their history.
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- Twin Powerful Earthquake Rock Venezuela
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela just 39 seconds apart.
Venezuelan media reported collapsed and damaged buildings in several areas, while communication outages in some cities hampered efforts to assess the full extent of casualties and damage.
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- South Africans Celebrate Historics World Cup Feat
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- South Africans celebrate their historic qualification for the knockout stage of the World Cup against odds by beating South Korea 1-0 in their Group A showdown on Thursday morning.
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- Kenya's Ruto Allays Fears Over Tax Hikes In New Law
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Kenyan President William Ruto has sought to allay concerns over possible increase in taxes on ordinary Kenyans as he signed the country's Finance Bill and the Appropriation Bill into law at the State House in Nairobi on Tuesday. This comes amid planned mass protests to commemorate the 2024 deadly unrest sparked by proposed tax hikes.
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- 'It Hurts A Lot' As Senegal Face Exit From World Cup
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Senegal’s fans vent frustration after the Teranga Lions lost 3-2 to Norway on Tuesday, leaving them on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup. They were earlier beaten 3-1 by France in their opening match.
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- Celebrations As Cabo Verde Continue To Shock Worldcup Powerhouses
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Cabo Verde’s fans erupt in celebration after their team once again stunned the world by holding Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in their second World Cup match in Miami, US. The African island nation, making their World Cup debut, shocked European champions Spain 0-0 last week.
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- Ruto Drives Somalia's President Around His Farm
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Kenyan President William Ruto drives his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud around his farm in Narok County during a visit to Kenya by the Somali leader.
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- Vozinha's Mother Finally Watches Son's At World Cup
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The mother of Cabo Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha finally watched her son’s World Cup performance live in the US during their 2-2 draw with Uruguay on Sunday night. Vozinha first drew global attention after his sterling saves denied European champions Spain a single goal in their first match last week.
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- Displaced Palestinians Seek Relief By The Sea
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Displaced Palestinians in Gaza gathered along the Mediterranean coast to escape rising summer temperatures and overcrowded tent camps. Families said the beach remains one of the few places where children can find temporary relief from harsh living conditions.
#gaza #palestine #trtafrika
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- Ghana's Gyan celebrates In Style After World Cup Win Over Panama
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ghana’s former captain Asamoah Gyan celebrates the Black Stars’ 1-0 victory over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto, Canada, on Wednesday. Ghana will next face England in the US.
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- Cabo Verde Celebrate Draw Against Spain
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Footage captures Cabo Verde’s fans celebrating in Praia and São Vicente after their national team frustrated Spain to end their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in a 0-0 draw. The African island nation’s performance against the European champions and 2010 World Cup winners has been widely praised.
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- Vozinha Stars As Carbo Verde Hold Spain
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Cabo Verde goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, popularly known as Vozinha, says his country’s “dream come true” after they held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw in their 2026 World Cup opener in Atlanta. This is Cabo Verde’s first-ever World Cup appearance. Vozinha was named Man of the Match.
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- Iran National Football Team Arrives in Los Angeles
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Iran’s national football team arrived at their hotel in Manhattan Beach, California, on June 14, ahead of their opening fixture against New Zealand. The squad flew into Los Angeles from Tijuana, Mexico, where they had been based following security concerns. Iran will play their opening match of the 2026 World Cup against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on June 15.
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- Ghana's Black Stars Land In US For World Cup
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ghana’s Black Stars have landed in the US for the 2026 World Cup, as one of Africa’s 10 teams in the global tournament taking place across the US, Mexico, and Canada.
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- DRC World Cup Team Land Arrive In US Amid Fanfair
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The DRC’s World Cup 2026 team have arrived in the US amid cheers and cultural display, after facing travel challenges due to Ebola outbreak in their country.
