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Two US soldiers missing after military exercises in Morocco

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The soldiers were participating in African Lion, the US military’s largest annual joint exercise in Africa, which brings together more than 10,000 personnel from more than 20 countries, including NATO allies

Ethiopia targets record export revenue growth

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Ethiopia targets record export: Ethiopia is on the cusp of a historic export milestone, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announcing projected export

Africa: Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills 3 - WHO

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[DW] The virus usually spreads by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents like rats and mice. It can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection.

Rwanda: Sugar Imports Fall 36 Percent Amid Rising Local Production

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[New Times] Rwanda's sugar imports declined in 2025, dropping by 36.5 per cent in volume and 39.1 per cent in value, reflecting increased domestic production and shifting consumption patterns, according to figures from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

South Africa: A Life in Pain - Soghra Walton's Story

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[GroundUp] "I have seen more physicians than I can count"

South Africa: South Africa's Giant Pain Problem

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[GroundUp] Millions of South Africans suffer from chronic pain, and it's not being properly managed

Kenya: Ruto Presides Over Swearing-in of 37 Judges

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Monday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of appointed 37 new judges to Kenya's High Court and Environment and Land Court.

Kenya: Ole Kina Urges Treasury to Stop Off-Budget Spending Under Article 223

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has urged the government to halt the introduction of new projects in the 2026/2027 financial year budget, calling instead for the completion of ongoing initiatives and the settlement of all verified pending bills.

Malawi: PAC Tightens Grip On Amaryllis Deal - MRA Summoned Over Missing K90 Billion Tax Clearance

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[Nyasa Times] The Public Accounts Committee is refusing to let the Amaryllis Hotel saga fade, escalating its probe by summoning the Malawi Revenue Authority over what could be one of the most glaring gaps in the controversial transaction--a missing tax clearance reportedly worth around K90 billion.

Nigeria: Obi, Kwankwaso Formally Declare for NDC, Set Stage for 2027 Presidential Battle

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[This Day] Nigeria's political landscape shifted significantly, yesterday, as former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, formally declared for Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), marking a decisive step towards their anticipated presidential bid ahead of the 2027 general election.

Malawi: Aid Cuts Hit Malawi Hard - IMF Warns of Rising Debt Pressure and Urgent Need for Reforms

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi's economy is coming under serious pressure as global aid is being cut, putting the country in a difficult financial position. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says these aid cuts are exposing long-standing weaknesses in how Malawi manages its economy.

Kenya: Ruto Woos Japanese Investors As Kenya Deepens Economic Ties

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on more Japanese firms to invest in Kenya, urging them to take up opportunities in public-private partnerships for commercially viable projects as the country seeks to deepen economic ties with Tokyo.

Rwanda: Tanzania, Rwanda Advance Ties

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[Daily News] Trade, investment, logistics, security and energy at centre

Kenya: Govt Proposes 5% Tax On Mitumba Imports

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has proposed a new 5 percent tax on income from imported second-hand clothes, commonly known as mitumba, under the draft Finance Bill 2026.

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 4, 2026

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Malawi: Exposed - How Mapeto Tyres Landed a K8 Billion Single-Supplier Deal At Escom Amid Oversupply Fears and Procedural Breaches

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[Nyasa Times] Mapeto Tyres is at the centre of a deepening procurement scandal at the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi, where a K8 billion tyres deal is now under investigation for alleged procedural breaches, excessive procurement, and possible systemic manipulation of public contracting rules.

Malawi: MEDF Recovers K8bn Out of K240bn - Inside the Weak Recovery, K232bn Still Unpaid and the Legal Fight Ahead

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[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF) has recovered K8 billion from a massive K240 billion loan book in just two months--but the figures expose a much deeper problem: over K232 billion remains unpaid, and the fund is now turning to legal enforcement and asset seizures to recover the rest.

Zimbabwe: Support Mnangagwa's Constitutional Amendment Bill or Resign - Attorney General Tells Chiwenga

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[New Zimbabwe] ATTORNEY General, Virginia Mabiza has warned Cabinet members against distancing themselves or publicly posture against decisions made at that level.

South Africa: Energy and Water Seta Blew R58m in Public Funds On Building That Was Never Used

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[Daily Maverick] More than R58-million in public funds has been lost on an unused building bought by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority in 2014. Despite years of spending, investigations and criminal cases, no one has been held accountable.

Two dead after respiratory illness outbreak on cruise ship in atlantic

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South Africa’s health ministry confirmed that one of the infected patients, now in intensive care in Johannesburg, tested positive for hantavirus — a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected rodents.

South Africa: No Arrests Yet in Kubheka Kidnapping Case - South African News Briefs - May 4, 2026

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