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Seychelles and Eritrea adopt first WHO prequalified 4th generation HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B integrated test

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Seychelles and eritrea adopt: One visit, one test, three results: A single, rapid test provides screening for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, transforming

Lawyer of jailed Moroccan activist warns her health is declining

Africanews  

Ibtissame Lachgar is serving a 30-month sentence for offending Islam by wearing a t-shirt that said 'Allah is lesbian'.

Ghana’s Economy Surges to 6.4% Growth in Q1 2026, Driven by Mining Rebound and ICT Boom

AfricaDotcom  

Ghanas economy surges to: Ghana’s economy has posted a robust 6.4% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to official data released

Kenya Secures €102 Million EU Funding to Supercharge Digital Transformation

AfricaDotcom  

Kenya secures 102 million: Kenya has secured a major €102 million (approximately KSh 15.3 billion) funding package from the European Union under the

Niger's military-run government criminalises same-sex relations

Africanews  

Under the new law, same-sex relations will be punishable by a jail term of between five and 10 years and a fine.

First group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrive in Lagos

Africanews  

The 262 people, mostly women and children, returned home amid increased anti-immigrant protests in South Africa.

Amazon Leo Selects Kenya for First African Satellite Gateway in Major Push Against Starlink

AfricaDotcom  

Amazon leo selects kenya: Amazon has chosen Kenya as the location for its first satellite gateway on the African continent as part of its aggressive

Naila Opiangah: From Gabon to the global art scene

Africanews  

Now based between Ghana and New York, the 31-year-old artist says her work is deeply personal, but also political.

Nigerian activists call for stronger measures to protect the environment

Africanews  

Protecting the environment, they said, is ultimately about safeguarding our future on Earth and requires sustained action from everybody.

$20 million worth of fake World Cup jerseys seized ahead of tournament

Africanews  

Hong Kong customs officials have intercepted 230,000 suspected counterfeit products worth nearly $20 million, including thousands of fake football jerseys destined for World Cup fans. Authorities say demand for tournament merchandise is fuelling a booming global counterfeit trade.

Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession

BBC News Africa  

Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.

Three women vying to become UN's first female secretary-general

Africanews  

They set out their plans to reform the world body at a debate in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Conflict Ecology

Design Indaba  

The Geospatial research studio who is using radar technology to reveal the hidden impact of conflict.

Conflict Ecology

Design Indaba  

The Geospatial research studio who is using radar technology to reveal the hidden impact of conflict.

Can African small businesses benefit from China's zero-tariff policy? {Business Africa}

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Can small-scale local farmers in Zambia overcome strict quality and credit barriers to leverage China's new zero-tariff policy? Meanwhile, as fuel costs climb, Nigerian consumers turn to electric vehicles despite persistent power supply challenges.

Migrant workers exploitation on flagship US building project in Italy

Africanews  

Foreign workers recruited to build a new $350 million US consulate in Milan say they were promised fair wages but ended up earning less than €2 an hour. As Italian prosecutors investigate alleged labour exploitation, workers describe threats, homelessness and shattered hopes.

Botswana: Rising Costs Hit Informal Traders

allAfrica  

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- As inflation continues to push up the costs of goods and services, informal traders in Francistown say they are a facing increasing pressure in keeping their businesses afloat.

Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot

BBC News Africa  

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

Nigeria: 'They Vowed to Shoot Remaining Africans' - - Nigerians Recount Ordeal in South Africa

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[Vanguard] A group of Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians still residing in the country to consider returning home.

FIFA boss defends World Cup tickets prices and brushes off visa row

Africanews  

Gianni Infantino said it was 'unfortunate' that Somali referee, Omar Artan, had been denied entry to the US, adding that FIFA cannot dictate to governments.

Tanzania: Govt Unveils Sh86.3tr 2026/27 Development Plan

allAfrica  

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has unveiled an ambitious Sh86.3trn National Development Plan for the 2026/27, prioritising job creation, inclusive economic growth, and strategic investments as part of Tanzania's long-term transformation agenda under Vision 2050.

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