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Nigeria: Army Contains Cameroonian Troops' Incursion in C'river Border Community

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[Vanguard] ...incursion emanated from levy collections

Nigeria: No, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Did Not Say Many Nigerians Want Him Dead - He Was Referring to 'Cabals'

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[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election, social media posts have claimed that President Bola Tinubu said many Nigerians want him dead. Evidence shows he was referring to powerful cabals affected by his economic reforms, not ordinary Nigerians.

Uganda: Budget Aligns With NRM Manifesto, Ten-Fold Growth Agenda - - Katabazi

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[Nile Post] Rukiga County MP and policy analyst Patrick Katabazi has said the government's Shs84.3 trillion budget is closely aligned with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto for the 2026-2031 term, particularly in areas aimed at driving economic transformation and advancing the government's ten-fold growth strategy.

Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Fail to Appear As Treason Case Hearing Stalls

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[Nile Post] The hearing of a treason case involving opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday after the two failed to appear before the High Court.

Veteran French football coach to lead Republic of the Congo team

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It is the 78-year-old Claude Le Roy's second stint with the Congolese team, which he lead from 2013 to 2015.

Africa: Communiqué of the African Union Commission On the Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East

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[African Union] The African Union (AU) Commission expresses its deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and advancing a peaceful resolution.

South Africa: SA's Breast Cancer Care System Is Failing Too Many Women

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[UCT] A study by the Department of Surgery at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Groote Schuur Hospital has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa. This includes critical shortages of surgical services, specialist staff and diagnostic capacity, leaving many women without access to life-saving treatment.

Kenya: Govt Fast-Tracking Measures to Combat Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, Says DP Kindiki

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is accelerating the implementation of measures aimed at tackling the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide across the country, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said.

Mozambique: Recent Wave of Violence in Cabo Delgado Displaces More Than 15, 000

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[MSF] In May, the district of Ancuabe in northern Mozambique was repeatedly hit by armed attacks carried out by the Islamic State Mozambique (ISM). Combined with widespread fear of further violence, these attacks forced thousands of people to flee their homes.

Mozambique: International Investigation Says Journalists Killed to Silence Press

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[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] "Dozens of opposition members and journalists have been abducted or killed in Mozambique since the 2024 general elections. While authorities have largely failed to investigate the violence, exclusive reporting reveals the involvement of figures linked to the ruling party Frelimo and Mozambican security forces in identifying and targeting government critics," reports a consortium of 30 journalists in 10 countries coordinated by Forbidden Stories. It is an international network of journalists whose mission

Malawi: Malawi's Maize Harvest Expected to Rebound, but Production Still Falls Short of National Needs

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi is expected to register an average maize harvest this year, offering some relief after last season's poor performance, but experts warn that the projected output will still fall below the country's annual food requirement.

Kenya: Chinese Firm Lands JKIA Upgrade Deal After Adani Exit

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Chinese state-backed construction firm has secured a $2.9 billion (Sh375 billion) contract to modernize and expand Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), according to Bloomberg.

Sudan: Cabinet Approves Darfur Regional Governance System Act for 2026

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[SNA] Khartoum -- The Council of Ministers, at its regular meeting held Wednesday in Khartoum and chaired by Prime Minister Kamil Idris, approved the Draft Darfur Regional Governance System Act for 2026, presented by Minister of Justice Dr. Abdallah Mohamed Dirif.

Can an African team win the 2026 World Cup? (Africanews Debates)

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For the first time, Africa will be represented by 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising expectations that the continent could produce another historic run on football's biggest stage.

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Conduct Security Operations, Reconciliation Efforts in Lower Shabelle

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's elite Danab Special Forces said they had carried out security operations and community reconciliation efforts in the town of Yaaqbariwayne in the Lower Shabelle region, as authorities seek to weaken the influence of the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab.

South Africa: Who Is Fit to Judge the President?

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[Scrolla] · The Democratic Alliance wants stricter standards for MPs serving on the impeachment committee, saying it is Parliament's most important accountability process.

South Africa: Joburg's New Tariffs Hit Wallets Hard

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[Scrolla] · Electricity tariffs will increase by 8.6%, while water charges will rise by 12.5% and sanitation by 11%.

Gulf states condemn Iranian strikes as regional tensions escalate

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Gulf leaders have strongly condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, warning that the assaults threaten regional stability, global trade and energy supplies. The criticism came as tensions intensified following fresh military exchanges involving Iran and the United States.

Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises

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Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Schoolchildren in Haiti stage their own World Cup in call for peace

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As the FIFA World Cup prepares for kickoff, schoolchildren in Haiti are playing along. 48 schools have been chosen to represent the 48 countries in the World Cup and stage their own tournament. But Ti Mondial 2026 is more than a football tournament - it’s a call for peace.

Young riders join Ebola awareness drive in eastern DRC

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Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have taken to the streets of Bunia and Rwampara in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to spread Ebola prevention messages.

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