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It’s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video game’s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers aren’t happy that it doesn’t come with a disc.

Africanews  

South Africa's president has warned anti-immigration groups against trying to impose the so-called June 30th deadline for illegal migrants to leave the country.

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Throughout the proceedings, the defence argued there was no material evidence linking the former officials to the alleged crimes, saying the prosecution relied largely on the testimony of the convicted trafficker.

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Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

BBC News Africa  

BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.

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The East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its case against six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion, paving the way for the court to determine whether they have a case to answer.

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[State Department] President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) and appointed Dr Obi Adigwe as the pioneer National Coordinator.

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[GroundUp] "I keep asking myself, 'Where is Ubuntu?"' says landlord

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[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- The blue economy is a vital source of jobs, food security, and economic opportunity across Africa and the Western Indian Ocean region. Yet, by the admission of those driving its development, the region is still only beginning to tap into what its oceans, lakes, and rivers can truly offer.

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Scientists say the latest findings underscore the urgency of both reducing emissions and adapting infrastructure to withstand more frequent and intense heatwaves in the years ahead.

Africanews  

Kinshasa, in a statement, accused Kigali of breaching international conventions, including those on genocide, racial discrimination, and torture.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Vice President Jeremiah Koung has announced President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's intention to seek a second term in the 2039 Presidential and Legislative Elections and said he will serve as the president's campaign manager.

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Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister was deported from Kenya on Thursday over allegations of passport fraud, according to numerous reports.

This Is Africa  

In exile, he imagined a different Africa in his music, while being exposed to new realities abroad.

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Strong Bridge centre in Bujumbura has helped hundreds of young people recover since it opened its doors in 2021.

BBC News Africa  

It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.

Africanews  

Timbuktu has been without water or electricity for four days, according to a report by RFI. A monthlong fuel shortage has brought the Malian city’s thermal power station to a halt - shutting down basic services.

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The report also details alleged abuses against Palestinian children in the occupied West Bank, including arbitrary detention, torture and sexual violence.

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A Moroccan court handed prison sentences to 29 people, including prominent politicians and sports and business figures, in an international drug trafficking and corruption scandal that has rocked the country.

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