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World’s top sporting tribunal confirms Senegal has lodged AFCON appeal

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Senegal’s Football Association president described the stripping of the team's title by CAF as "administrative robbery".

Humanoid robot joins Melania Trump at White House education summit

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Melania Trump hosts a White House roundtable urging over 40 countries to expand children’s access to digital education, AI tools and online safety.

Heavy downpour floods roads in Egypt

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Heavy rainfall strikes several parts of Egypt, including New Cairo. Local authorities expect two days of heavy rains to hit the country bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, and lower temperatures

Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison

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Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which killed more than 150 people were killed.

Eye Haïdara named Mistress of ceremonies for Cannes film festival

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The French actress, best known for her role in the hit comedy The Sense of Wonder, will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the 79th edition on May 12 and 23, succeeding Laurent Laffite.

Zimbabwe: Teachers Issue Ultimatum Over Pay and Conditions

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[263Chat] Teachers under the banner of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) have issued a petition to the government warning of industrial action if long-standing grievances over pay and working conditions are not addressed.

Zimbabwe: Education Minister Hails Mbare High School Research Centre

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[263Chat] Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo has hailed the opening of a new research centre at Mbare High School as a milestone in expanding access to modern learning tools in high-density suburbs.

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Assesses Zambezi Floods As School Close, Communities Refuse to Relocate

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is satisfied with the Zambezi region's response in mitigating the current floods experienced in the region.

Kenya: Nairobi Hospital Board Member Resigns, Citing Personal Reasons

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lekek Chebii has formally resigned from his position as a member of the Board of The Nairobi Hospital, citing personal reasons that limit his ability to fulfill the role effectively.

Cape Town mayor campaigns for leadership of Democratic Alliance

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Geordin Hill-Lewis says he wants to "build a relationship of trust" to draw more voters to the Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in the country's ruling coalition

WTO members gather in Yaounde amid deep divisions and calls for reform

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The World Trade Organization’s 166 members opened a key ministerial conference in Cameroon’s capital on Thursday, sharply divided over the future of the institution as geopolitical tensions, protectionism and the fallout fromthe Middle East war cast a shadow over global trade.

Damilola Ogunbiyi Becomes First Nigerian Named To TIME Earth Awards

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TIME has named the trailblazing Nigerian, Damilola Ogunbiyi, the CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All,

Converge Africa Proudly Announces Amazon South Africa As A Diamond Partner

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Converge Africa is proud to announce that Amazon South Africa has confirmed its role as a Diamond Partner of Converge Africa 2026, reinforcing its commitment

Versatile Producer Epic Minds, Releases New Single “Kufeziwe” Featuring Ms P.O.V

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Versatile record producer Epic Minds has released a new single, Kufeziwe, featuring vocalist Ms P.O.V. The track is the first in a series of releases

Nigeria: Court Grants Speedy Hearing As Terror Suspects Admit Spying On U.S., Israeli Embassies

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[Vanguard] The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an accelerated hearing in the ongoing trial of three terror suspects accused of spying on American and Israeli embassies in Nigeria for certain individuals in Iran.

Africa: From Memory to Repair - Why the UN'S Slavery Resolution Matters

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[FrontPageAfrica] On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly crossed a moral threshold that the international system had delayed for far too long. By adopting Resolution A/80/L.48, the Assembly declared the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel enslavement of Africans the "gravest crime against humanity." The resolution passed with 123 votes in favor, 3 against, and 52 abstentions. It is nonbinding, but its significance lies in something deeper than enforceability: it moves the

South Africa: Upstreaming Offers SA a Smarter Response to Organised Crime and Corruption

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[ISS] As justice systems worldwide grapple with tech-driven financial crime, disruption and early intervention are becoming vital prevention tools.

Niger: Boa Niger Suspends Dividend After Profit Collapse in 2025

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[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Niger (BRVM: BOAN) will not pay a dividend for the 2025 financial year after a sharp decline in earnings, marking a break from several years of regular distributions.

South Africa: No, South African Student Did Not Receive R630,432 Instead of R6,000 From Aid Scheme Nsfas

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[Africa Check] No, South African student did not receive R630,432 instead of R6,000 from aid scheme Nsfas

Africa: No Need to Fear the Perfume Seller - 1990s Hoax About Fainting After Sniffing Perfume Still Not Backed By Evidence

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[Africa Check] No need to fear the perfume seller - 1990s hoax about fainting after sniffing perfume still not backed by evidence

Kenya: No, Kenya Medical Training College Admissions and Placements Not Handled Via Personal Numbers, Ignore Fake Document Online

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[Africa Check] No, Kenya Medical Training College admissions and placements not handled via personal numbers, ignore fake document online

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