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Ethiopian opposition parties go into elections on June 1, facing threats, insurgencies, near-total state control of the media, and what they see as a pre-determined victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
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[RFI] Senegal's National Assembly has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, handing the firebrand politician a powerful new platform just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him from government.
[The Conversation Africa] Bullying is a widespread global problem, with extensive research across countries showing that no school is immune. In South Africa, the scale is particularly concerning, with studies indicating that between a fifth and over half of learners have experienced or witnessed school violence.
[Premium Times] The five defendants are being prosecuted by the Stae Security Service (SSS) over the attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which left dozens of worshippers dead and many others injured.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has warned that several proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 could significantly raise the cost of living, weaken consumer protections and expose Kenya to regional trade disputes, as Parliament continues scrutiny of the tax measures ahead of the Third Reading.
Three people were killed and several others injured after the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into an elephant in a national park in Uganda, according to authorities.
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.
[Ghanaian Times] Nutrition experts have called on Parliament to urgently ensure that Ghana fulfils its international nutrition commitments to address the country's growing malnutrition crisis.
[Ghanaian Times] Residents of Adaklu-Helekpe and surrounding communities near the Adaklu Mountains in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region are living in fear after a landslide struck the area on Wednesday evening following a heavy downpour.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday a "large portion" of obstacles to an agreement with the United States had been resolved, but said it was too soon to say a deal was ready to be signed.
South Korea authorities launched an investigation after part of a decades-old overpass collapsed in Seoul on 26 May. The accident killed three people and disrupted rail traffic near the capital’s main station.
[Africa Check] No, viral video doesn't show Boko Haram attacks on military bases in Nigeria's Yobe state
[SNA] Port Sudan -- Governor of Darfur Region Minni Arko Minnawi strongly condemned what he described as a "brutal massacre" carried out by the "Dagalo family terrorist militia" through the targeting of the market in the city of Kornoy in North Darfur State.
[Premium Times] "I am aware that, despite the best efforts of our security and intelligence agencies--including the recent elimination of a wanted ISIS leader--heartless terrorists and bandits still attack some communities."
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] The main income for 75% of Mozambicans families comes from farming but two thirds of them (3 million families) farm less than 1 hectare and most do not grow enough to feed their families, the Agricultural Census (CAP) published Wednesday (20 May) shows.
[Dabanga] Several convoys carrying life-saving food assistance, have departed from outside the country and are on their way to Sudan to support the most vulnerable groups, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) says. The National Humanitarian Access Commission affiliated with the Sudan Founding Alliance 'Tasees' government has announced an extension of the registration and accreditation period for international and national organisations until 13 June.
[ISS] Although authorities adhered to the ECOWAS timeline, Guinea's return to democracy is mired in controversy.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has dismissed claims of planned manipulation of the 2027 General Election, assuring Kenyans that the country's electoral process remains independent, credible and firmly protected under the Constitution.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the State House budget allocation, saying the amount is too small to significantly support major sectors such as education, even as he acknowledged the need for sweeping reforms in agriculture spending.
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has refuted claims that it suffered a breach of its systems.
