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Burkina Faso’s Growing Food Insecurity Highlights Need For New Refugee Policy Approach

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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

Nigeria faces deadly heatwave as fuel costs skyrocket

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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.

No truce in Lebanon as Israel bombs Beirut, south

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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

Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

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The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

South Africa Projects Tourism To Reach 10.3% Of GDP

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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

Wealth Transfer: Building Legacies That Endure

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In a recent survey of 317 global family offices, just over half (53%) reported having a formal estate-or wealth-transfer plan in place

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Extends Tenure of Tigray Region Interim Chief Administrator By One Year

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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.

Kenya: Kenya Protests UN Report On Haiti Mission, Says No Rape Complaints Were Filed

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[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.

Lesotho: Passport Crisis in Lesotho

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[GroundUp] Ministry suspends passport services but people are desperate and still queuing in Maseru

Floods kill dozens as heavy rains hit Angola

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Torrential rains have killed around 40 people in Angola, with several others still missing, authorities say.

Nigeria: Nigerian DJs Association Bans Members From Playing Burna Boy's Songs Over Altercation With DJ Tunez

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[Premium Times] The "Last Last" crooner was reportedly involved in a heated exchange with DJ Tunez, which later turned physical.

Kenya: Stateless At Home - Kenyan Somalis Struggle to Reclaim Citizenship From Refugee Records

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[IPS] Garissa, Kenya -- In 2006, Amina Saida was only two years old when her parents moved to the Dadaab refugee camp in northern Kenya, near the border with Somalia.

North Africa: Over 180 Feared Dead in Crossings From Africa as Mediterranean Death Toll Nears 1,000 in 2026

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[allAfrica] Geneva -- Over 180 people are feared dead, or missing, in the latest Mediterranean shipwrecks in crossings from North Africa, with total deaths in 2026 now nearing 1,000, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) says.

Africa: Solutions Already Exist, We Just Need to Scale Them - COP31 Champion Samed Agirbas

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[allAfrica] Global climate efforts have evolved from promises to action, focusing more on how these actions create real change, especially in Africa.

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Davina Atallah’s House Humbaba Wooden playset for inclusive play

Rwanda fights farmland loss with satellites

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The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.

Ghana: Four Arrested Over Suspected Narcotic Drugs At Offinso

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[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service has arrested four persons in connection with the possession of suspected narcotic drugs at Offinso in the Ashanti North Region.

Ghana: Pres Mahama Calls for Urgent Action to Tackle Rising Global Health Threats

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[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent global action to tackle rising health threats.

Tanzania: Public Warned Over Unsafe Meat Practices

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[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE public has been urged to adhere to proper animal slaughter procedures to prevent diseases that could pose serious risks to human health.

Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war

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The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa's most densely populated nation

Africanews  

The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.

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