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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

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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

South Africa: Shops Shut As Anti-Immigrant Protesters March Through Durban

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[GroundUp] Over 1,000 take part in March and March demonstration

Somalia: Somali Police Arrest Two SMN Journalists in Mogadishu, Media Outlet Condemns Move

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Police in Mogadishu have detained two journalists from Shabelle Media Network while they were covering reports on the displacement of civilians in the capital, the outlet and witnesses said Wednesday.

Chad: Terrorists Attack Military Base, Killing Dozens

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[Premium Times] Military authorities in Chad confirmed the assault, which took place on 4 May, saying that several of the terrorists were also killed.

Nigeria: New Power Minister Vows to Fix Grid Collapse

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[Premium Times] The minister-designate said the first phase of his 100-day plan would focus on stabilising the national grid before rolling out another phase of metering to reduce estimated billing across the country.

South Africa: Five Years Later, Ennerdale Library Reopening in Doubt

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[Our City News] The planned June reopening of the Louisa Prince Library in Ennerdale is now in doubt as concerns grow over delays, poor workmanship, and safety issues.

Namibia: Fishrot Case Appeal Attempt Fails

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[Namibian] An Attempt to appeal against a ruling on an application for a postponement of the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case has ended in failure.

Zimbabwe: New National Health Strategy 'Key to Transforming Health Sector'

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[263Chat] The Government has launched a high-level validation workshop for the country's National Health Strategy 2026-2030, describing it as a key plan to transform the health sector.

Uganda: Museveni Hails Passage of Sovereignty Bill

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has applauded Members of Parliament for passing the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, describing it as a landmark step in safeguarding Uganda's right to self-determination, even as the legislation continues to face public scrutiny over its implications on civic participation and governance.

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