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Cameroon former National Assembly president Cavaye Yéguié Djibril dies at 86

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The longtime political figure and key supporter of President Paul Biya was speaker of the National Assembly for a record 34 years.

DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls

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"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

What To Know Before Visiting Africa’s Only Spanish-Speaking Country

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Africa’s Only Spanish-Speaking Country: A closer look at Equatorial Guinea’s layered history, cultural influences, and the practical realities

South Africa: Floods Smash Gqeberha As 2,000 Flee to Shelters

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[Scrolla] The provincial health department shut down a local Gqeberha clinic after heavy storm water flooded the building and waiting rooms. Gift of the Givers urgently needs food and blankets for two thousand victims trapped inside twenty-five local emergency shelters.

Rwanda, Botswana sign six cooperation deals

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The newly signed agreements cover areas including aviation, tourism, education, transport and agriculture. Kagame’s visit marks one of the first state visits hosted by President Boko since taking office, underlining Botswana’s push to expand diplomatic and economic partnerships across Africa.

South Sudan: MSF Forced to Close Lankien Hospital After 31 Years

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[MSF] Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has been forced to permanently close our hospital in Lankien, Jonglei State, South Sudan, after it was bombarded on 3 February. Closing our hospital brings to an end 31 years of continuous medical support to a community which already has extremely limited access to healthcare. MSF calls on all warring parties to prevent attacks on medical facilities and personnel, and for an independent and impartial investigation into the attack.

Desperate Hunt: Two US Soldiers Vanish Off Morocco Coast During Joint Drills

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Desperate hunt two us: A massive air-and-sea search involving Moroccan and American forces entered its third day Thursday as authorities scramble to find

Africa’s Rising Relevance Amid Global Shifts: Banks Are Key Catalysts

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By Refilwe Mokate, Head of African Banks Client Coverage and Zoya Sisulu, Head of Financial Institutions Group Client Coverage at Standard Bank Corporate

fmas Returns To Cape Town As Africa’s Biggest Online Trading Summit

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fmas returns to Cape Town on 26–27 May 2026, bringing Africa’s trading and fintech community together at the CTICC once again, for the largest trading

French judiciary resumes genocide probe against Rwanda's former first lady

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The Paris Court of Appeals ruled that investigations should resume against Agathe Habyarimana for her alleged “complicity" in the country's 1994 genocide.

Muzi Brings Nguni Origin Story To Life In “Uhlanga” Video Featuring Zoe Modiga

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New visual drops ahead of ELECTRIC ZULULAND album release on 15 May Acclaimed South African artist MUZI releases the official music video for

Search continues for two missing US soldiers in Morocco

Africanews  

A 600-person search continued off the south-western coast of Morocco on Wednesday for two American soldiers who went missing over the weekend.

South Africa says African nations must address instability causing migration

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South Africa hit back Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance causing their people to leave.

Ivory Coast dissolves electoral commission after opposition criticism

Africanews  

Ivory Coast on Wednesday dissolved the authority responsible for organising elections following sustained opposition criticism over its handling of polls, but did not say what would replace it.

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi hints at third term, 2028 poll delay

Africanews  

Tshisekedi also warned that ongoing conflict in eastern Congo could force a postponement of presidential elections scheduled for 2028. Fighting between Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has intensified in the mineral-rich provinces of North and South Kivu.

Top CAR opposition leader banned from travel slams 'abuse of power'

Africanews  

Top Central African Republic opposition figure Anicet-Georges Dologuele on Wednesday criticised the state's "abuse of power" after he was prevented from leaving the country on the pretext he had lost his citizenship.

West Africa’s Healthcare Investment Momentum Builds As WHX Returns To Nigeria

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West Africa’s Healthcare Investment: Nigeria’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1% expansion and an

SeerBit Integrates With Xero To Streamline Invoice Payments Across Africa

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 SeerBit, a leading Pan-African payments company has integrated with Xero, a global small business platform to simplify how businesses across Africa

South Africa: Response to Hantavirus Case Was Swift - Contact Tracing Began Within Hours

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[SAnews.gov.za] South African officials worked with speed to detect, contain and respond to the case of Hantavirus detected in the country.

Nigeria: One Million More Midwives - the Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

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[Nigeria Health Watch] International Day of the Midwife 2026 should not be treated as another health calendar moment. Under the theme, "One Million More Midwives," it is a direct call to governments, donors, and health leaders to invest in the workforce that can save more women and newborns.

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Junta Escalates Attack On Information

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[HRW] Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media

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