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Seychelles Backs United Arab Emirates (UAE) Statement, Calls for De-escalation and Respect for International Law

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The Government of the Republic of Seychelles has expressed its support for the Joint Statement issued by the United Arab Emirates and partners concerning

TotalEnergies’ Africa Senior Vice President (SVP) Mike Sangster to Spotlight Expanding Project Pipeline at Paris Forum

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TotalEnergies’ Senior Vice President for Africa, Mike Sangster, will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris on April 22–23, as the company

Ascott expands in Nairobi with new Citadines signing, reinforcing the city’s position as a regional hub

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The Ascott Limited (www.DiscoverASR.com), the wholly owned lodging business unit of Capital and Investment (CLI), has announced the signing of Citadines

300 convictions: Nigeria sees mass trial for terrorism suspects

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A court in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Friday convicted more than 300 terrorism suspects in a mass trial that spanned four days.

Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists

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Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

In Ethiopia, fuel prices overshadow this year's Easter celebrations

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As millions of Ethiopians marked Good Friday in the capital, Addis Ababa on Friday, many were continuing to suffer the impacts of the Middle East crisis, which has sparked chronic fuel shortages and rising costs of basic commodities.

Zimbabwe: Could Zimbabwe's Constitutional Changes Take It Back to the Mugabe Era?

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[RFI] Zimbabwe could be pushed back towards a one-party state under proposed constitutional changes that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule and reshape how leaders are chosen - a move that critics say will weaken key democratic checks.

Djibouti: Djibouti's Guelleh Extends 27-Year Rule With Landslide Re-Election Win

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[RFI] Djibouti's long-serving president, Ismael Omar Guelleh, has secured another term in office after winning 97.8 percent of the vote, according to state broadcaster Radio Television Djibouti. The result grants him a sixth mandate and extends a rule that has now spanned 27 years in the strategically important East African nation.

US, Iran hold separate talks with Pakistan's PM, but no direct talks yet

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US and Iranian officials held separate talks with Pakistan’s prime minister on Saturday amid a ceasefire made fragile by deep disagreements and unabated fighting in Lebanon.

DRC Investment Forum 2026 Puts Youth At The Centre Of Economic Future With A Dedicated “Congo2050 NextGen” Programme

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Recognising this urgent reality, the DRC Investment Forum 2026 will host  a dedicated day of programming aimed squarely at the country's future leaders.

Turkey, Somalia to start first offshore drilling project at Somalian coast

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A Turkish drilling ship docked at the port of Mogadishu on Friday ahead of Somalia's first offshore oil drilling project, the two countries announced.

Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

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Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

Artemis II space mission crew safely returns to Earth

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An elated NASA late Friday was celebrating its successful voyage around the Moon, after four astronauts safely returned to Earth having completed the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.

Africa Rising Music Conference Announces Australia Focus And PRS Foundation Backing

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Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) returns to Johannesburg on 22nd & 23rd May 2026 for its sixth edition, now backed by the PRS Foundation for the

Chancel Mbemba – ONE Voice, ONE People, A Historic Qualification

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Through an exclusive interview and a photographic series, Chancel Mbemba reflects on his childhood in Kinshasa, his relationship with discipline, faith,

Djibouti: A landslide victory for Guelleh according to official results

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Djibouti's veteran leader Ismail Omar Guelleh won the country's presidential election with 97.8 percent of the vote, according to official results on Saturday.

African charity sues British royal Prince Harry for defamation

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A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year.

UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition

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UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

African Safari Bookings Surge: US Travelers Dominate Market

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US travelers represent the largest source market by a significant margin, followed by the UK at 9% Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Century Group Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Partner, Showcasing Regional Offshore Expansion

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Century Group has been confirmed as an Energy Infrastructure and FPSO Partner at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, reflecting its growing footprint

Climate Litigation Surge Reshapes Energy Policy as Africa Seeks Stronger Legal Voice

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The rapid rise of climate litigation is reshaping how energy policy is defined and enforced worldwide, with courts increasingly setting the parameters of

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