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Abidjan’s young people wage war on trash

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In a working-class neighbourhood of Abidjan, a small group of young volunteers armed with shovels and rakes is scrubbing rubbish-clogged drains. Their message: “Our streets are not rubbish bins.”

Finance body says Africa faces an 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040

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The Africa Finance Corporation says this highlights the continent's vulnerability to global shipping chokepoints.

Namibia: Namibia-EU Forum Targets N$390 Billion for Green Future

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[Namibian] The upcoming Namibia-European Union (EU) Business Forum aims to secure N$390 billion in investment to bolster green energy, logistics hubs, and sustainable economic diversification across Namibia.

Africa: British International Investment Targets £9bn New Capital for Africa Economic Growth

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[Leadership] British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth.

Nigeria: We Won't Reverse Our Reforms - Oyedele

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[Leadership] Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele has said the federal government will stay the course on economic reforms, declaring that policy reversals will not define the current phase of the country's economic management.

Nigeria: Governors Back State Police Framework

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[Leadership] Governors under the platform of the Nigeria Governors' Forum have backed the development of a State Police Framework ahead of proposed constitutional amendments, while also supporting the Federal Government's proposed 12-year continuous basic education plan and calling for more schools across the country.

Mozambique: Mozambique Launches Long-Acting Injectable Prep

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[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities on Wednesday launched a long-acting injectable PrEP against HIV, which is capable of reducing the risk of infections by more than 99 per cent.

Mozambique: American War Against Iran Affects Maputo Port

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[AIM] Maputo -- Osório Lucas, the chairperson of the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), has announced that the war by the United States and Israel against Iran is affecting the port's cargo handling operations, as there are delays in the entry and exit of trucks due to fuel shortages in the region.

Zimbabwe: Gunmen Abduct Opposition Members Ahead of Planned Protest

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[New Zimbabwe] SEVEN members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) have reportedly been abducted by unknown assailants on the eve of a planned demonstration by the party.

Botswana: National Power Supply Expected to Stabilise Tomorrow

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The national electricity supply is set to return to normal tomorrow after two days of load shedding caused by a temporary generation shortfall.

Algeria: Algeria Eliminates Trachoma As a Public Health Problem

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[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 10th country in WHO's African Region and the 29th country globally to achieve this significant milestone.

Somalia: Lafta Gareen-Aligned Forces Move Into Gedo, Heightening Political Tensions

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[Shabelle] Dolow -- Hundreds of fighters loyal to former South West state president Abdiasis Lafta Gareen have entered parts of the Gedo region, witnesses and officials said, in a move that risks escalating an ongoing political standoff in southern Somalia.

Africa: President Ruto Urges Africa to Tap Domestic Capital for Infrastructure Development

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on African nations to mobilise their own financial resources to fund critical infrastructure, warning that overreliance on foreign capital is slowing the continent's development ambitions.

Somalia: Somaliland President Heads to UAE On Visit

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, April 23 (Horn Diplomat) -- Somaliland's President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, departed for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, with the presidency describing the trip as a private visit.

Kenya: The Price of a 'Middle-Income' Economy? Fact-Checking Kenyan President On Fuel Price Pain

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[Africa Check] The price of a 'middle-income' economy? Fact-checking Kenyan president on fuel price pain

West Africa: Gambia Begins Paying Reparations to Victims of Jammeh-Era Crimes

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Women speak of violence experienced during childbirth in DR Congo

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a recent viral video showing a young woman being hit by a doctor shortly after giving birth in a Kinshasa hospital has shocked the nation.

Tanzania poll violence claimed 518 lives: government enquiry

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Violence around Tanzania’s October general election left 518 people dead, a government-appointed commission said Thursday — a figure far below opposition estimates of thousands killed.

South Africa's president suspends police chief after court charges

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Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

South Africa coal phase-out delay could cause 32,000 deaths: report

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Delaying the closure of South Africa’s coal-fired power plants could lead to up to 32,000 preventable deaths between 2026 and 2050, climate rights groups warned on Wednesday.

UN warns Libya at 'critical' crossroads amid deepening divisions

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The United Nations says Libya is at a “critical” crossroads, facing deep political fragmentation, a distorted economy, and delayed elections that threaten the country’s stability.

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