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Moroccan king's letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of TrumpThe highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.3 hrs agoWorld

Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to MaliThe ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.2 days agoWorld

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Influx of migrants to Ceuta gives Spain diplomatic headacheThe incident has sparked concern in Europe while Spain also faces a challenge in balancing its relations with neighbouring Morocco and Algeria.29 mins agoWorld

At least 25 people killed in Algeria bus crashPrime Minister ​Sifi ​Ghrieb ⁠has visited the hospital where some of thoe injured ⁠have ​been taken.6 hrs agoWorld

US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of AfricaA State Department presentation at HIV conference put Ivory Coast in East Africa and made Nigeria landlocked.3 hrs agoWorld

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