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@africanews Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:31:22
One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery
The Netherlands is investigating an explosion at the port of Rotterdam that killed one person and injured several others on Thursday, 13 August. The blast happened at about 11:30 a.m. at an oil facility in the Europoort industrial section of Europeâ s largest port.
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@africanews Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:31:17
Doku commits to Manchester City until 2031 in five-year deal
Jérémy Doku has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, keeping the Belgium winger at the Etihad until 2031. The 24-year-old has become a key part of the squad since joining from Rennes in 2023.
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@africanews Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:26:57
Zambians vote as Hichilemaâ s economic record faces crucial test
Zambians began voting Thursday in a presidential election testing President Hakainde Hichilemaâ s economic record amid widespread frustration over the cost of living. Millions are also choosing lawmakers and local councillors in a one-day vote expected to produce results on Monday.
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@africanews Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:26:48
France opens disciplinary proceedings against ambassador to Central African Republic
The case comes at a sensitive time for French diplomacy. Paris has been working to restore ties with the Central African Republic after relations deteriorated in recent years as Russia expanded its influence in the country through the Wagner paramilitary group
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