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South Africa: Food Prices Look Better but Children Are Paying With Their Bodies

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[Scrolla] Maize meal fell 16% over the past year. Beef liver jumped 24%. The food that got cheaper cannot replace protein. Three in ten South African boys under five are already stunted. One in four girls.

Africa: In Addis Ababa, Guterres Urges Reforms to Give Africa Stronger Global Voice

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[UN News] Africa's rising influence is being constrained by outdated global institutions, unfair borrowing costs and cascading global crises, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in Addis Ababa, as the United Nations and African Union reaffirmed their strategic partnership.

Zimbabwe: UN Warns Govt Over Plans to Dissolve Gender Commission

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[263Chat] United Nations human rights experts have warned that Zimbabwe's proposed constitutional reforms to dissolve the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) could weaken efforts to fight discrimination against women and girls.

Africa: Africa CEO Forum - What People Say, Expect

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[New Times] The Africa CEO Forum has opened in Kigali, bringing together thousands of delegates from across the continent and beyond.

Uganda: UEDCL Announces Scheduled Outages On Lugogo-Kampala North Power Line

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[Nile Post] The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has announced scheduled daytime power shutdowns in selected parts of Kampala served by the Lugogo-Kampala North 132kV transmission line.

Kenya: Safaricom Ordered to Pay Sh11mn Over Massive Subscriber Data Breach

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Safaricom PLC has been dealt a major legal blow after the High Court ordered the telecommunications company to compensate 11 subscribers for violating their constitutional rights in a landmark data privacy case linked to one of Kenya's biggest alleged customer information breaches.

Kenya: Fuel Price Review Expected As Kenyans Brace for Another EPRA Announcement

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans are anxiously awaiting the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), expected Thursday evening, amid continued volatility in global oil markets triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Kenya: Voting Underway in Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo By-Elections Amid Ruto-Gachagua Rivalry

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Voting is underway in three electoral areas across the country in a politically significant contest that is once again shaping up as an early supremacy battle between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election.

DR Congo: HRW accuses M23 and Rwandan forces of killings, rape in Uvira

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Human Rights Watch says M23 rebels and Rwandan forces carried out a brutal month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, marked by summary executions, rape and enforced disappearances.

Solving The Uptime Equation In African Data Centres With Real-Time Monitoring And Predictive Maintenance

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African Data Centres: Across Africa, digital services are now at the centre of economic activity. Banking platforms, mobile networks, cloud applications

South Africa: Why Proudly South African Clothes Are Being Made in 'Sweatshops'

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[GroundUp] 92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council's lawyer

Nigeria: Leah Sharibu At 23 - Women's Group Seeks to Keep Her Story Alive

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[Vanguard] Today, Leah Sharibu turns 23, a painful reminder of the years stolen from a young girl whose only "offence" was refusing to renounce her Christian faith.

Ukraine: Russian drone and missile barrage slams Kyiv, killing at least one

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Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was struck by a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and 31 injured, according to local officials.

New report links M23 and Rwandan forces to alleged atrocities in East DRC

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Human Rights Watch says M23 rebels and Rwandan forces carried out a brutal month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, marked by summary executions, rape and enforced disappearances.

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 14, 2026

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Trump visits Beijing as China and US seek to stabilise strained ties

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China welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Africa: FIFA World Cup - U.S. Drops Bond Requirement for Ticket Holders

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[DW] Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States.

South Africa: Can South Africa's President Ramaphosa Avoid Impeachment?

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[DW] Ramaphosa side-stepped an impeachment inquiry in 2022 when his ANC-dominated parliament blocked it. Now that South Africa's top court has revived the case, can he escape with a parliament accommodating former adversaries?

Uganda: Twelfth Parliament Sworn in - 184 MPs Take Oath On Day One

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[Nile Post] The morning sun over Kampala carried the weight of a historic transition as the precincts of Uganda's Parliament prepared for a marathon of constitutional duty.

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City

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[HRW] Killing, Rape, Abductions by Rwanda-Backed Armed Group in Uvira

South Africa: ConCourt to Hear Magudumana's Extradition Challenge - South African News Briefs - May 14, 2026

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