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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Fresh Attacks Reported After New Round of Peace Talks

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[New Times] Drone and artillery attacks have been reported in eastern DR Congo, despite new commitments made between AFC/M23 and the Congolese government in Switzerland on Friday, April 17.

Nigeria: Amnesty, CSOs Flay NBC Over Directive to Broadcasters

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[Daily Trust] Amnesty International, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and former vice president Atiku Abubakar have criticised the recent advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), saying it was an attempt to stifle free speech and silence dissent in the media.

Nigeria: Govt Denies Alleged Hidden Spending, Diversion of Federation Revenue

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[This Day] *Says interpretations reflect misunderstanding of fiscal system

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, UK Move to Strengthen Economic and Investment Partnership

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their cooperation, signaling a shift toward stronger economic ties alongside traditional development support.

Uganda: Bukomansimbi Residents Cry Out Over Persistent Lack of Clean Water

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[Nile Post] The shortage of clean and safe water continues to trouble many villages in Bukomansimbi District, particularly in Bukomansimbi North Constituency, where residents are forced to share contaminated water sources with animals, putting their lives at risk.

Uganda: Tension Erupts At Kawanda SS Over Headteacher Transfer As Parents Reject New Appointment

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[Nile Post] Parents, students, and teachers at Kawanda Secondary School, a government-aided institution in Kawanda Sub-county, Sembabule District, have expressed strong dissatisfaction following the transfer of the school's head teacher.

Sudan: The French Archaeologists Helping War-Ravaged Sudan Save Its Heritage

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[RFI] The war in Sudan, now in its fourth year, has seen thousands of people killed and millions displaced. Alongside the human toll, there are concerns too for the country's abundant archaeological sites and artefacts, at risk from trafficking and destruction. Now France is helping develop innovative tools to preserve Sudanese heritage for future generations.

South Africa: Small Businesses That Go Green Could Make a Big Impact in South Africa - Study Analyses What's in Their Way

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[The Conversation Africa] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 98% of all businesses in South Africa. There are between 2.4 million and 3.5 million in the country. They play a vital role in creating an estimated 66% of all jobs and supporting local economies.

Nigeria: Nigeria's New Election Law Leaves Gaps - 5 Reforms for Free, Fair and Credible Polls

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[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria's new Electoral Act, passed in February 2026, is a significant attempt to overhaul the country's electoral framework.

Madagascar: Madagascar's Ancient Baobabs Store 700 Years of Climate Secrets - What They Reveal

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[The Conversation Africa] Madagascar is home to seven species of baobab trees, of which six are found nowhere else on the planet. Many of the trees have been alive for well over 1,000 years. The ancient trees have become symbols of Madagascar itself. They're also gifts to climate science.

Senegal: Beyond Restitution, Towards 'Universal Museums' - the Case for Sharing Heritage

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[RFI] France this week passed a law to simplify the restitution of art and artefacts looted from its former colonies and now held in public collections, a move designed to speed up the response to requests from countries in Africa. Senegalese philosopher Souleymane Bachir Diagne reflects on what the reform means in practice - and why he believes there's a case for some objects to remain in France.

Ethiopia: Poet, Trader, Explorer - Following Rimbaud's Footsteps in Ethiopia

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[RFI] In the heart of Ethiopia's ancient walled city of Harar, more than 500 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, stands a museum dedicated to Arthur Rimbaud. It offers visitors the chance to discover a little-known period in the brief life of the French poet, who spent most of his final 10 years in East Africa.

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

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A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

Ghana: 24-hour economy markets designed to stimulate economic growth – Mahama

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President John Dramani Mahama has explained that the policy decision to construct modern multipurpose markets across the country was a major campaign promise

Papyrus Global Partners Talentz MEDIA to Expand Strategic Media and Communications Reach in Africa

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Papyrus Global has announced a strategic partnership with Talentz MEDIA (https://www.TalentzMEDIA.com), a Ghana-based media organization dedicated to

From Frontline Voices to National Impact: Strengthening Health Systems in The Gambia

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Across various health facilities in the Central River Region (CRR), The Gambia, a quiet but impactful collaboration is unfolding: one that places frontline

Ghana: Ignore the mischief, tricycles for the Free Primary Healthcare are not ambulances

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“Recently, at Dodowa, where I launched the Free Primary Healthcare Programme, we handed over equipment, including vehicles, for distribution to CHPS

Angolan opposition leader praises Pope Leo's 'powerful message'

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Angolan opposition leader Adalberto Costa Júnior praised Pope Leo XIV for his speech in support of Angolan people on Saturday.

DRC government, AFC/M23 rebels agree to ease humanitarian access

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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Congo River Alliance rebel coalition made progress on a protocol on humanitarian access, judicial protection, ceasefire oversight and the release of prisoners.

Pope Leo calls for Angolans to fight corruption in Sunday Mass

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Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called on Angolans to “build hope for the future” and fight corruption, as he celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people outside the capital.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe at 46 - Between Promise and Reality

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[allAfrica] Zimbabwe is marking 46 years of independence (1980-2026)--a journey that began on 18 April 1980, when the country attained majority rule and stepped into a future defined by self-determination and the promise of shared prosperity.

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