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Africa: All of Africa Today - April 10, 2026

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South Africa: Security Boss Admits Ignoring Orders to Stop Graft - South African News Briefs - April 10, 2026

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UN condemns drone strike on Sudan wedding, calls for end to hostilities

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United Nations Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric condemned a drone strike in Sudan on Thursday that killed 30 people at a wedding in North Darfur state.

Djibouti presidential election gets underway

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Authorities in Djibouti dispatch ballot papers and boxes on the eve of the country's presidential election. Incumbent Ismail Omar Guelleh, in power since 1999, is expected to win the election, facing a divided and largely silenced opposition.

Nigeria: U.S. Cancels All Visa Appointments After Ordering Staff to Leave Abuja

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[Daily Trust] The US Embassy in Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments, directing applicants to check their emails for details on rescheduled dates.

Zimbabwe: Report Exposes Flaws in Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 Hearings

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[263Chat] The recent public hearings on the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) were presented as a nationwide consultation exercise but a new report suggests the process was marked by intimidation, restricted participation and unequal access to voice.

Uganda: Uganda Intensifies Fight Against Malaria With Distribution of 25.8 Million Nets

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[Nile Post] Uganda has stepped up its fight against malaria with the rollout of 25.8 million mosquito nets under a nationwide distribution campaign aimed at reducing infections and saving lives.

Namibia: SONA - Key Takeaways On Genocide Talks, Education, Energy, Investment and Agriculture

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[Namibian] * President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says a conclusion for a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany regarding the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide is now within reach, possibly before the end of the year.

Nigeria: Court Sentences More Terror Suspects to 60, 40 Years Imprisonment

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[This Day] Abuja -- A special court sitting in Abuja has sentenced scores of defendants to various jail terms, over their alleged complicity in the activities of the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Counters U.S. Advisory Warning Citizens Against Travel to Nigeria

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[Premium Times] Citing insecurity in many parts of Nigeria, the US State Department urged Americans to avoid travels to Nigeria. It also asked non-essential American embassy officials to leave the country.

Cameroon: Empty Cooking Pots, Rising Hunger in Cameroon

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[WFP] WFP and other humanitarians are stretching lean budgets to support millions reeling from conflict, displacement and climate shocks in the Central African nation

South Sudan: South Sudan's New Cybercrime Law Ramps Up Threat of Jail for Journalists

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[CPJ] Kampala -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in South Sudan to urgently reform its new cybercrimes law, which punishes defamation with up to five years in prison, criminalizes speech on overbroad grounds, and fails to protect whistleblowers and public interest reporting.

Kenya: Ruto Declares War On Nairobi Cartels, Undermining County Progress

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has promised a firm crackdown on cartels operating in Nairobi, warning that the days of protecting powerful interests at the expense of public welfare are over.

Nigeria: Bandits Insist On N150m Ransom for Abducted Worshippers - Kwara Community

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[Daily Trust] Residents of Omugo community in Oro Ago District of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have raised alarm over the continued captivity of eight abducted worshippers, revealing that kidnappers are insisting on a ₦150 million ransom for their release.

South Africa: A Billion Tiny Insects Are Getting the Better of the Hartbeespoort Hyacinth

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[GroundUp] 350,000 hoppers were released last year. Scientists say the impact is visible

Nigeria: NCAA Confirms Decline in Flight Delays, Cancellation On Domestic Routes

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[This Day] The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, has confirmed the notable reduction in flight delays and cancellation in recent months.

Army general and several soldiers killed in attack on military base in Nigeria's northeast

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Jihadists in northeast Nigeria killed several troops including a brigadier general in an assault on a military base, local officials said on Thursday, the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months.

Uganda: Planned Water Shutdown to Affect Large Parts of Kampala On Friday

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[Nile Post] Residents and businesses across Kampala should prepare for a full-day water supply interruption on Friday, April 10, 2026, following an announcement by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).

East Africa: Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space - Museveni

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has announced that Uganda is set to launch two new satellites into space as part of efforts to strengthen security, environmental monitoring, and communications.

Uganda: France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams

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[Nile Post] The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major boost to the country's clean energy ambitions.

Uganda: Aptech Returns in Uganda With New Future-Ready Tech Campus in Kampala

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[Nile Post] Aptech Limited, a global leader in learning solutions with a presence in over 200 cities worldwide, today announced its official return to Uganda.

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