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Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.

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More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks in Moscow with Egypt's foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, focusing on the war in the Middle East and economic cooperation.

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Fally Ipupa is celebrating 20 years of his solo career. For the occasion, he is releasing his eighth studio album, “XX", and inviting all music lovers to a major two-day celebration at the Stade de France on May 2 and 3.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia-China relations remain a model of South-South cooperation grounded in mutual respect and shared development goals, senior officials from the two countries reaffirmed.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Green Legacy initiative is an exemplary model for mitigating climate change impacts and protecting the environment, Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM) Secretary-General Felix Ngamlagosi said.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Over the past eight years, Ethiopia has undergone a far-reaching economic transformation, shifting from a restrictive and state-led model to a more enabling, resilient, diversified, and market-oriented economy, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister marking the eighth anniversary of the reform program.

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[AIM] Maputo -- The United Kingdom has disbursed 79.9 million US dollars to support Mozambique's water supply systems.

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[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican and South Korean governments on Wednesday laid the first stone for the construction of the Nkantha Photovoltaic Power Plant, in Chifunde district, in the central province of Tete.

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[Premium Times] Since the start of the year, the Defence Headquarters has consistently propagated troops' operational gains--a strategy also widely adopted by terror groups across the Sahel, including those operating in Nigeria.

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[AIM] Maputo -- Over 370,000 people are expected to cross Mozambique's borders during the Easter holidays, according to the Immigration Service (Senami).

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has hit back at his critics, declaring that he will not be intimidated by political noise and propaganda, and insisting that his leadership will be judged solely on performance.

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The male suspect gained access to the daycare facility by posing as a parent, according to local media. Police said the four children killed were aged bewteen two and three.

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Pope Leo XIV led the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, using the occasion to speak against the abuse of power and the drive for domination.

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Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world's economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

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[Daily Maverick] Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe told Parliament in February that she received two luxury SUVs as donations for the ANC Women's League. Just one problem: the ANC doesn't seem to know what she's talking about.

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[Shabelle] An Iranian flagged vessel, identified as the Al Waseemi 786, has been hijacked by suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, maritime security agencies reported on Wednesday.

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged her newly appointed deputy ministers to deliver on the promises of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

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[Africa Check] Viral videos of giraffe being injured on highway are AI generated

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[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A campaign poster appears to prove that Dorcas Rigathi will run for Nyeri governor in 2027 elections, but no credible media reports confirm this.

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[Ghanaian Times] Football fans in Kadjebi in the Oti Region have expressed mixed reactions to the dismissal of Otto Addo as Head Coach of the Black Stars by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).