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Total number of medals won by top ten African countries at Olympics over the years.
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Thank you my family, friends, and supporters: Victor Osimhen reacts to winning top Italian football award Read more👇
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Nigerians Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been named 2023 African male and female player of the year respectively Read more 👇
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Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has warned African footballers to be wary of fake agents peddling promises of fame and fortune. The former Ivorian star says young players are particularly at risk
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As football becomes increasingly lucrative across the world, here are some of the most valuable clubs in Africa where local leagues continue to evolve
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CAF Awards 2023: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen has won the Men's Player of the Year Award while Asisat Oshoala, also of Nigeria, clinched the Women's Player of the Year Award as announced at the ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night
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'I still have another world record in my legs,' Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge says, as he shares his experiences of running for two decades
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Football star Inaki Williams explains how he intends to make a difference for Ghana at AFCON in Côte d'Ivoire. He was born in Spain to Ghanaian parents and had played for the Spanish national team. The forward is in Ghana's squad at the Africa Cup of Nations
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Can ‘The Indomitable Lions’ of Cameroon lift the AFCON trophy for the 6th time? This video looks at their chances.
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The people of Lagos ''can say goodbye to high fuel costs and hello to cost-efficient transportation,'' as the state government rolls out 'game-changing' electric buses for public transport
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For years, African countries have struggled to manage their internal and external debts which affect their economies. Here are the countries with the lowest debt burden
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"Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe remains Africa's most widely translated novel, solidifying Achebe's title as the 'father' of modern African literature. Here is why👇
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Ethiopia targets world record for planting the highest number of trees in one day, the country's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces
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As governments around the world try to generate revenues amid economic crises, some African countries collect more income tax than others. These are the top ones
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Michael Jackson tossed his black fedora to the side of the stage during a 1983 concert in the US, now it is up for sale in a Paris auction expected to fetch up to $100,000
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The number of people killed by floods and landslide in Tanzania has risen to 57, the country's president said on Monday as rescue operations continue. The initial official death toll was 47. The disaster followed torrential rains over the weekend
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The British museums' move to loan back the royal artefacts to Ghana is ''totally unacceptable because it undermines the very principle we defend. It's also a betrayal of our collective ancestors. It is a colonialist and imperialist logic'' Read more 👇
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These are African countries with the cheapest petrol prices in US dollars. Some of them are among major crude oil producers in the world
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Snail farming has gained popularity in many parts of the world. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, snail business is offering a lucrative opportunity for income generation in local communities
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South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over 'genocide' against Palestinians marks the first time Israel faces trial under the UN’s Genocide Convention. Jennifer Cassidy, an international law expert, tells TRT Afrika why the move is crucial.
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Meet Rosemary Kudanga, a Zimbabwean teacher committed to educating less privileged children free of charge
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''I consider myself a burns 'victor', not a victim. A candle tried to ruin me, but that very same candle lives within me and is shining bright''
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Egypt and Nigeria clinch the highest number of medals at the 13th edition of African Games that concluded in Ghana on Sunday. About 5,000 athletes competed in 29 different games
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Africa will, for the first time, field contestants in the Grammy Awards to battle it out among themselves in a newly created category
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This is how Ethiopian runner Tigist Ketema broke the world record for fastest marathon debut with victory in women's race in Dubai on Sunday
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Meet David Omoregie, an innovative entrepreneur showing Nigerians how to drive their car without using petrol at all
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Northern white rhinos are on the brink of extinction with only two individuals remaining and can only be found in Kenya. But scientists and conservationists are trying to save the species through a unique method Read more 👇
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Growing dissatisfaction with France’s presence across Africa may spell an eventual end to the country’s long-standing influence in the continent.
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The Israeli state emerged in 1948 after Britain and its allies facilitated its founding on Palestinian territories, leading to the widespread ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Here’s a timeline of the prominent events since Israel came into being 👇
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Nigeria intercepts 800,000-litre vessel with stolen crude oil heading to neighbouring Cameroon, the country's oil company, NNPC Limited says. This is a rare seizure in Africa's biggest oil producer. Authorities say the vessel will be destroyed
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James Baldwin was a renowned author and civil rights activist in the US. He wrote extensively about issues of race and identity. He died in 1987 but his works continue to be widely read and studied
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AFCON 2023: South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four penalties in the post-match shootout against Cabo Verde to carry his country into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations Read more 👇
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South African conservationist John Hume will auction off his rhino farm, which has 2,000 rhinos and 8,000 hectares of land, to the highest bidder after a 3-year quest to save rhinoceros
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Nigeria marks an era of ''no to illegal wildlife trade and no to destruction of biodiversity'' with the destruction of huge elephant tusks worth more than $11 million.
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Many African countries continue to grapple with external debts as their economies strive to grow. Here are 10 countries with the highest debt burden in relation to their GDP, according to IMF
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Uganda has asked all public servants to engage in two-hour physical exercise sessions every week
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These are the 10 African countries with the highest percentage of generous people, according to a global survey looking into the virtue of giving
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The youth in Kenya's capital Nairobi have devised ways of making money out of waste deposited at the Dandora dumpsite
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Four-horned ram steals the show in Nigeria
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American singer Stevie Wonder says he has fulfilled one of his life's wishes after being granted Ghanaian citizenship Read more 👇
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These are Africa's fastest growing cities and major towns based on population, according to a research. More than half of global population growth between now and 2050 is expected to occur in Africa - the fastest growing continent
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Türkiye continues to make a mark on the global stage as the Turkish armed forces achieve a remarkable feat with the world's first unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) carrier, the largest warship TCG Anadolu. Read more 👇
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A Kenyan man popularly known as “Musau the Mentalist” has the power of performing unusual acts with the ability to predict people’s immediate actions. Kevin Musau says some people mistake mentalists like him for magicians
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The plan to remove fuel subsidies in Nigeria has had a ripple effect not only within the country but also in neighboring countries. Here's why
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Meet London’s “best-dressed man.” Jama Elmi, is a British-Somali support worker who believes in the power of colours
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Globally, about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated each year. As World Environment Day is marked, here is why you should worry and act against plastic waste
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Türkiye’s largest warship TCG Anadolu sailed through the Bosphorus Strait on its way to the Black Sea, while Turkish people flocked to the shores to see off the ship
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The first mass forced displacement of Palestinians, famously known as the ‘Nakba’ took place in 1948. 75 years later, Israeli airstrikes since October 7 have internally displaced over 338,000 Palestinians in Gaza. Here’s a look at Palestinian displacement, past and present.
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OPINION: The search for a new Thomas Sankara has led to widespread political instability in Burkina Faso since 2014, when the long-standing administration of Blaise Compaoré was ousted by popular protests Read more 👇
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Children play in the crater left by an overnight Israeli airstrike that hit the courtyard of an UNRWA school in Palestine’s Gaza enclave
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Afrika, as it is. #TRTAfrika
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OPINION: During professional football games, there are usually lots of cameras around and thousands of fans in the stands. Ones who chant racist slogans should be relatively easy to identify. Read more 👇
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A pro-Palestine Google Cloud engineer disrupted the managing director of Google Israel, Barak Regev, while he was speaking at an Israeli tech industry conference in New York called MindTheTech on March 4
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"In Africa, we have a problem managing even conventional waste. I don't know how we will manage waste from these radioactive plants"
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Leaders from around the world gather in India for G20 Summit with the possibility of expanding the economic bloc to include the African Union and Nigeria. Here is why it matters
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AFCON 2023: These are the African football icons who have won the Golden Boot in the last decade
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Parents in Nigeria are in despair after armed kidnappers seized nearly 300 students from a school in the town of Kuriga, in Kaduna state on Thursday last week. The authorities have deployed security forces to rescue the children
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Despite being the defending champions of the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City players will not wear the coveted competition’s badge on their sleeves
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Victor Omondi a Kenyan self-taught artist is capturing Nairobi life on canvas, where he connects with nature and contemporary life
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People should not 'sit back and watch the world burn’ due to climate change
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Naturally, everyone sleeps. But one of the mysteries of the brain is how some people never have a dream or are unable to remember having one. Here is why
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Octopus is a soft-bodied, eight-limbed creature, which has the ability to dramatically change its shape and colour as well squeeze through small openings. Here are more facts about this unique sea animal
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"His entire head exploded, and his brain was out." A Palestinian child recounted the moment Israel bombed an area in his neighborhood in the Nuseirat camp in Palestine's Gaza
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A young Palestinian girl attempts to scoop up food that she accidentally spilt while taking it back to her family, after waiting in line in Jabalia, northern Gaza, amid widespread hunger caused by Israel’s blockade on aid into the enclave
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The moment Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala who won the CAF 2023 Women's Player of the Year Award congratulates her compatriot Victor Osimhen who, on his part, clinched the 2023 Men's Player of the Year Award at the ceremony in Morocco on Monday night
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Clashes erupted in Guinea's capital Conakry on Thursday after fuel supply was restricted following a deadly explosion at a depot on Monday
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Artificial intelligence is dramatically changing the information and communications industry creating hopes and fears. A media expert, Alexander Kobia, tells TRT Afrika the impact of AI on African media as a conference on artificial intelligence ends in Cameroon’s capital
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World's football governing body FIFA says its ongoing new series of friendlies is a 'great step' in creating new opportunities for countries to face opponents from other continents. FIFA's Africa Regional Director Gelson Fernandes praises African countries for their performance
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Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, expresses hope that the world will ratify a fisheries subsidies deal before her birthday in June. The agreement is aimed at removing $22 billion in harmful subsidies supporting illegal fishing
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Türkiye's premier technology and aerospace fair, Teknofest, has opened in the city of Izmir. The festival was introduced in 2018, but this is the third and final edition in 2023. The five-day event at the Cigli Airport features air shows, technology exhibitions, and workshops
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Africa's richest people, led by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, recently met in Rwanda's capital Kigali for a seminar on the continent's economy and development
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As COP28 climate conference comes to an end in the United Arab Emirates, activists and climate negotiators say they are unhappy with the level of progress towards cutting down carbon emissions and energy transition
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The World Health Organization has called for an 'immediate' stop to attacks on heath facilities in Gaza as Israel continues it's air strikes. An Israeli attack on a hospital killed about 500 Palestinians on Tuesday
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In an unusual style, a TV presenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo presented news with her baby on her back. Kapinga Kisamba Clarisse appeared on screen on the International Women's Day with her baby as a sign of breaking barriers
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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which is observed by hundreds of millions of Muslims worldwide, will begin on March 11. As Ramadan is once again upon us, here is a list of the most frequently asked questions regarding the holy month.
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Celebrations as Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal set a world record for consecutive victories with their 28th win in a row to reach the Asian Champions League semifinals Read more👇
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Camels have more interesting characteristics and features than the obvious humps on their backs and being used as domesticated animals for milk and meat as well as transportation of people and goods
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Türkiye has unveiled an amphibious assault ship built to carry light aircraft and military drones, including the Bayraktar TB3 and Kizilelma drones. The world's first warship equipped to carry unmanned combat aerial vehicles is open to the public from April 17 to 23.
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With artificial intelligence increasingly being adopted in the job market, there are fears that employment opportunities in Africa will be scarce. But which sectors will survive? Read more: 👇
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Kenya and Uganda are among countries that experienced a major internet outage on Sunday. Experts say an undersea cable problem caused the outage. But how do these undersea cables relay internet to your phone?
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The Türkiye-brokered deal under which Ukraine ships grain across the Black Sea to global markets has been extended for two months. Here is why the deal matters to Africa Read more: 👇
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“I just want to play football, do everything for my club and for my family” Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior fought back tears while speaking about the persistent racism he faces as a player
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AFCON: The semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations are due next week. Here are interesting facts about the tournament so far Read more 👇
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Former UN Special Envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar says the ongoing fighting in Sudan is slowing down transition to civilian rule #sudan
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