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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West was barred Tuesday from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July, after a backlash over Ye's history of antisemitic remarks
The human trafficking network has been under investigation since 2018, police said in a statement. The ring recruited young people from Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, and Somalia who hoped to migrate to Europe through Libya.
For Pope Leo XIV, an upcoming visit to Algeria marks both a personal and historic milestone, as the North African nation prepares to welcome a sitting pontiff for the first time.
The attacks, spanning two neighbouring states of Kebbi and Niger, have hit at least 10 villages, according to clergymen and a humanitarian report seen by AFP.
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Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.
Ethiopia on Wednesday extended the mandate of the interim administrator of the northern Tigray region by one year, raising uncertainty over elections scheduled for June in the restive region
Djibouti's incumbent leader Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has been running the country for 27 years, faces a single, low-profile opponent in Friday's presidential election.
South Africa is mourning the loss of Albert Mazibuko, a founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who died at 77 after a short illness. Known for bringing Zulu music to the world, Mazibuko helped the group achieve international acclaim, including five Grammy Awards.
FIFA investigates Spain over fan misconduct
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At the end of March, India delivered a consignment of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Burkina Faso to support its humanitarian efforts. Read more African news
A scorching heatwave is hitting Lagos, made worse by high fuel prices and widespread generator use, leaving millions struggling to stay cool amid health and power challenges.
sraeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut Wednesday afternoon without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
South Africa is one of the iconic examples of this new phase in global tourism. The country entered 2026 with record figures reflecting the consolidation of
In a recent survey of 317 global family offices, just over half (53%) reported having a formal estate-or wealth-transfer plan in place
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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended the appointment of Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede as Chief Administrator of the Tigray Interim Administration for an additional one-year, effective April 9, 2026.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has reaffirmed its neutral stance on the escalating Middle East conflict, pushing back against criticism from the Iranian government.
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says the number of road traffic accidents recorded during the 2026 Easter holiday declined, but more people were killed compared to the same period last year.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has formally written to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, raising concerns that a recent UN report failed to accurately reflect findings that cleared Kenyan personnel of rape allegations during their deployment in Haiti.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Energy has summoned Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to answer to allegations of substandard petroleum imports, in a move that comes amid mounting pressure for his removal from office.
[Namibian] The Namibian Employers' Federation says the president should use her state of the nation address to provide businesses with clarity on policies.
