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Son of Zambia's ex-President Lungu ordered to surrender 79 cars, petrol station and 'luxury' flats

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The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

Gates Foundation denies claims it’s behind mosquito surge in Kenya

Africanews  

The Gates Foundation is pushing back against social media claims that Bill Gates is behind a sudden spike in mosquitoes in Kenya. The rumours, led by politician Paul Muite on X.

Ethiopian Airlines beats revenue target for first half of fiscal 25/26

Africanews  

Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2%, the airline announced on Tuesday

South Africa reports 16% drop in rhino poaching for 2025

Africanews  

South Africa has announced a significant 16% national decline in rhino poaching for 2025, crediting intensified anti-trafficking efforts and integrated strategies, even as certain regions faced severe increases.

Senegal students protest scholarship delays amid rising youth discontent

Africanews  

Tensions are escalating at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar after a medical student died during clashes between police and students protesting delayed scholarship payments. Authorities have ordered students to leave campus, leaving many uncertain about what comes next.

Pilot praised after landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore

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The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

South Africa: SA Untapped Mineral Potential Still 'Significant'

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government's stance that South Africa's mining industry is on the rise.

Diriyah contemporary art biennale opens in Riyadh

Africanews  

Running until May 2nd at JAX, near the UNESCO site At-Turaif, the exhibition features 68 artists from 37 nations exploring migrations connecting the Arab world globally

Kenya: CBK Lowers Rate to 8.75pc to Boost Private Sector Lending

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 8.75 per cent in a move aimed at stimulating private sector credit and supporting economic growth.

Kenya: Cabinet Approves Sh4.1bn for Drought Relief Across Affected Regions

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Cabinet has approved the release of Sh4.1 billion to scale up interventions aimed at alleviating the worsening drought conditions in several parts of the country.

Botswana: Residents Eager for Concourt Establishment

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[Botswana Daily News] Mmathethe -- Consultations on the establishment of Constitutional Court were met with high expectations, as Mmathethe residents expressed eagerness for the court's immediate takeoff.

Botswana weighs tax hikes as diamond slump hits state revenue

Africanews  

Botswana is feeling the pinch as a slump in diamond sales forces the government to consider raising taxes. Diamonds are the backbone of the economy, but global demand has weakened, prices are down, and production has slowed, leaving a big hole in state revenues.

Kenya: Nurses Protest Outside Nairobi City Hall Over Employment Issues

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A group of nurses staged a protest outside City Hall in Nairobi, raising concerns over delayed hiring, unfair contracts, and lack of job security.

Congo-Kinshasa: Mantashe Clashes With DRC Counterpart Over Its Critical Minerals Deal With U.S.

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[Daily Maverick] During a heated exchange at the Mining Indaba, Gwede Mantashe challenged the Democratic Republic of Congo's critical minerals agreement with the US, stressing the need for continental unity in Africa's resource management.

Iran maintains dual-track strategy amid stalled U.S. nuclear talks

Africanews  

Iran publicly rejected a core U.S. demand to cease all uranium enrichment on Monday, projecting a dual-track strategy of guarded diplomacy and reinforced military preparedness, as indirect talks with Washington remain deadlocked.

Somalia: Plane Crashes Near Mogadishu Coast Shortly After Takeoff, All Passengers Safe

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- A StarSky aircraft crashed in shallow water near the Mogadishu coastline shortly after departing from Aden Adde International Airport, authorities said.

South Africa: Nigel Homeowners Take to the Streets Over Water Outage

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[GroundUp] The area has experienced an intermittent water supply for years and taps have been dry since last week

Southern Africa: Human Rights Watch Reprimands Southern Africa for 'Vicious Cycles of Abuse, Impunity'

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[Nyasa Times] Governments in the Southern Africa, including Malawi, have come under heavy criticism for their alleged perpetuation of a culture of human rights abuses and impunity, with security forces using excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and restrictions on freedoms.

Nigeria: Senate Amends Electoral Act to Accommodate Electronic Transmission of Results With Conditions

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[Premium Times] The Senate re-amended the Electoral Act to accommodate the electronic transmission of results. However, the provision comes with a caveat that, in the event of internet failure, Form EC8A will serve as the primary means of result collation.

Kenya: Cabinet Endorses Sh4.7 Trillion Budget Policy Statement

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Cabinet has also endorsed the financial year 2026/27 Budget, totalling 4.7 trillion Shillings.

Guinea: Heavy Security Deployed In Conakry After 'Automatic' Gunfire

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[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Heavy gunfire erupted Tuesday morning near Guinea's central prison in Conakry, sparking widespread panic across the capital, according to Reuters. Eyewitnesses reported seeing security forces in armored carriers mounted with machine guns deployed around Kaloum, the central administrative district housing the presidential palace.

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