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Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

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The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.

France: Protesters rally outside CNews TV over alleged Kremlin influence

Africanews  

France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France.

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 4, 2026

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Cuba’s fuel crisis leaves Havana’s streets overflowing with rubbish

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Cuba is facing a mounting waste management crisis as fuel shortages continue to disrupt rubbish collection across Havana, the country's capital.

Zimbabwe: Govt Admits Rigged Elections Have Eroded Trust and Presidential Legitimacy

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[New Zimbabwe] THE government has, for the first time, openly acknowledged that Zimbabwe's elections have repeatedly been dogged by allegations of rigging and violence, issues it says have undermined public trust and raised questions over the legitimacy of presidential election outcomes.

Zimbabwe: Constitution Amendment Bill 3 Debate Cut Short As MPs Cite Death Threats, Security Fears

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[New Zimbabwe] DEBATE on the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) was cut short on Wednesday after legislators raised security concerns and indicated they were uncomfortable working late into the night amid reports of threats targeting some Members of Parliament.

Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests

Africanews  

On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.

Nigeria: Court Sentences Four Men to Death by Hanging for 2022 Owo Church Terrorist Attack

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[Premium Times] The terrorist attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, left over 40 worshippers killed and about 141 others injured on 5 June 2022.

Five countries elected non-permanent members of UN Security Council

Africanews  

Zimbabwe was elected unopposed for the African Group and will be joined by Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, and Trinidad and Tobago.

South Africa: Electoral Commission Confirms Special Votes for Local Polls - South African News Briefs - June 4, 2026

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Nine students to be held in custody over deadly school fire in Kenya

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A court in Naivasha has ruled they will be remanded at a children’s home to allow detectives to complete their investigations.

Africa: Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses and 1.5 Million Deaths Annually, Young Children At Highest Risk

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[WHO] Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Somalia: Armed Clashes Erupt in Mogadishu As Somalia Political Crisis Deepens

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Heavy fighting erupted in parts of Mogadishu on Wednesday as forces aligned with Somalia's government and opposition forces exchanged gunfire in a dramatic escalation of a political standoff that has pushed the Horn of Africa nation closer to instability, residents said.

Zimbabwe: Police On High Alert As Parliament Debates Cab3

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[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned that it will take firm action against anyone who incites violence, threatens public order or disrupts normal activities as Parliament prepares to deliberate on Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3).

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Secures Powerful UN Security Council Seat

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[263Chat] Zimbabwe has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council after winning overwhelming support from member states during elections held at the United Nations General Assembly.

Niger: Security Cooperation With Niger Overlooks Rights Violations

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[HRW] US and Italian Military Assistance Should Promote Civilian Protection, Accountability

Lesotho: The Mountain Men Behind Lesotho's Wool Wealth

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[GroundUp] More than 80,000 herders tend the country's sheep and goats

Kenya: Loreto Girls Limuru Closed Indefinitely Following Student Unrest

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Loreto Girls' High School Limuru has been closed indefinitely following a student unrest incident reported on Tuesday, June 3.

Sudan: 'Sudan's Capital Khartoum Is a Ghost Town... Sudanese Women 'Carry Their Homeland On Their Shoulders' - UNFPA

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[Dabanga] Ansterdam / Cairo / Geneva / Khartoum / Darfur -- The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has described parts of the capital Khartoum as a "ghost town" teeming with burnt buildings and darkness, "however, people are coming back to it, because no one wants to stay indefinitely inside displacement camps." Speaking to reporters in Geneva from Cairo, UNFPA deputy executive director for management, Andrew Saperton said that during his recent visit to Sudan, he saw "a country trying to come back to life, even as the war continues."

Congo-Kinshasa: 'We Are Catching Up' - Who Chief On DR Congo's Ebola Fight

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[UN News] The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is showing signs of progress - but significant challenges remain in testing, surveillance, vaccine development and building community trust.

Rwanda: France and Rwanda Unite to Honour Genocide Victims With Paris Monument

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[RFI] Rwanda's President Paul Kagame visited Paris on Tuesday to unveil a monument dedicated to victims of the Rwandan genocide, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, in a further acknowledgement by France of its role in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.

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