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South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call

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President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.

Global Energy Bodies Converge at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 to Shape the Continent’s Energy Future

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Global energy bodies converge: As Africa accelerates efforts to balance energy security, industrial growth and decarbonization, African Energy Week (AEW)

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa and ExxonMobil Foundation Launch Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) Africa 2.0 to Equip the Next Generation of African Innovators

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Junior achievement ja africa: JA (Junior Achievement) Africa (www.JA-Africa.org), with support from the ExxonMobil Foundation, announces the launch of the

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Champions Girl Education as the Foundation of Women Empowerment

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Merck foundation chief executive: Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of

Youth Charter Marks International Coaching Week with Global Call for a New Generation of “Social Coaches” Inspired by the Legacy of Muhammad Ali and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals

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Youth charter marks international: As part of International Coaching Week 2026, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has renewed its international

Africa’s next energy boom will be won through infrastructure, not exploration alone

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Africas next energy boom: Africa’s next energy expansion cycle will be defined less by discovery and more by execution as governments and operators race

Mastercard and Letshego aim to Strengthen Financial Inclusion with Debit Card Launch in Mozambique

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Mastercard and letshego aim: Collaboration expands access to secure digital payments in Mozambique Launch coincides with Letshego’s 15-year milestone in

InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as strategic gateway for African enterprises to expand in Asia

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Investhk promotes hong kong: HONG KONG, SAR, 11 May 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is set to broaden its strategic

The Leadership Education Africa Needs

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The leadership education africa: KIGALI, Rwanda, 11 May 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – When Daniel Naftal Lema arrived at the African School of

Iran warns European countries against sending warships to Strait of Hormuz

Africanews  

Iran has warned European countries on Monday against sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei argued that any European involvement would only push energy prices higher and create additional complications to an already delicate situation.

Africa: With Smart Investments, African Oil Could Fill Half the Supply That Usually Goes Through the Strait of Hormuz

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[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- As we're all being painfully reminded, cutting off for any length of time the fifth of the world's oil supply that passes through the Strait of Hormuz has an extraordinarily negative impact on commerce and lives here and everywhere.

Trump to visit China for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping

Africanews  

President Donald Trump is set to visit China from May 13th to 15th for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, Iran, and regional security expected to top the agenda.

South Africa: Address to the Nation by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Phala Phala ConCourt Judgment

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[South Africa] My Fellow South Africans,

South Africa: Johannesburg Faces a Total Financial Collapse While Executive Pay Soars

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[Our City News] The past few days have been a lot to deal with for the residents of Johannesburg. After suspicions, murmurs, denials and lies, it has been confirmed that the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is bankrupt. In a scathing letter last week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warned that the CoJ is in a financial crisis and should not go ahead with the R10 billion wage deal struck with the labour union, Samwu. Godongwana refers to the two-year wage agreement as "a financial obligation that is not possible to fulfil".

Cannes opens 79th edition with Eye Haïdara at the helm of ceremony

Africanews  

The Cannes Film Festival has opened its 79th edition on the French Riviera, once again bringing global attention to one of the world’s most prestigious celebrations of cinema.

Dada means sister

This Is Africa  

How a Kenyan events planner built Africa's most important Bitcoin school for women, and why the architecture of the classroom matters as much as the lesson.

Uganda’s Bobi Wine on the books (and songs) that shape his politics

This Is Africa  

He wanted to be a writer, but believes he’ll get his message across more easily through music.

UN expands Nairobi hub as Guterres pushes African representation

Africanews  

At the United Nations campus in Nairobi, officials broke ground on a $340 million expansion aimed at relocating more UN staff from New York and Geneva to Africa.

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence

BBC News Africa  

The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.

Kemi Seba tells South African court he fears for his life if returned to Benin

Africanews  

Firebrand anti‑Western activist Kemi Seba, wanted in Benin over an alleged foiled coup plot, told a Pretoria court he risks being killed if deported, as he sought release on bail after his arrest for overstaying his South African visa. Please confirm details with a trusted news source.

Nigeria: 2027 - INEC Seeks 1.4m Corps Members for Polls

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[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that it cannot conduct elections in Nigeria without the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), formally requesting the deployment of over 1.4 million corps members for the 2027 general election.

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