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Kenya: Hundreds of Govt Workers Locked Out for Lateness During CS Ruku's Surprise Visit to Kisumu

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[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Hundreds of government employees were locked out of their workstations on Wednesday morning after reporting late, as Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku conducted an impromptu inspection of regional government offices in Kisumu County.

Kenya: Ai Detects Sha Fraud After Member Registered With 381 Children

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Artificial intelligence (AI) has helped the Social Health Authority (SHA) uncover fresh cases of suspected fraud in Kwale County, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has revealed, as new details emerge on how Kenya lost billions of shillings through fraudulent health insurance claims.

Africa: U.S., AU Launch Strategic Investment Group to Boost Trade and Infrastructure

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States and the African Union (AU) have launched a Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) aimed at accelerating US-Africa economic partnerships.

Youngest son of DR Congo's independence hero passes away in Kinshasa

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Roland-Gilbert Okito Lumumba's father Patrice was the country's first post-independence prime minister.

TotalEnergies relaunches $20 billion Mozambique gas project 5 years after jihadist attack

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French energy giant TotalEnergies officially relaunched Thursday a massive gas project in northern Mozambique after a five-year pause imposed following a jihadist attack that claimed hundreds of lives.

Africa: French Senate Adopts Bill On Restitution of Stolen Cultural Property

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[RFI] French senators on Wednesday adopted a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin. Previously, each restitution had to be approved and voted on by parliament, a lengthy and complex process that struggled to keep pace with the growing number of requests.

Ghana: Supreme Court Rejects Attorney-General's Bid to Review Ruling On Adu-Boahene Case

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[Ghanaian Times] The Supreme Court has, by a 6-1 majority decision, dismissed an application filed by the Attorney-General seeking a review of its earlier ruling on criminal disclosures in the case involving the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Mr Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife.

Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict

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Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".

South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Proposal to Classify Performers As Employees

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa's advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees -- a move aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable workers in the creative industries.

Somalia: Us Resumes WFP Food Aid in Somalia After Mogadishu Admits Fault

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States on Tuesday announced the resumption of World Food Programme (WFP) food distribution in Somalia after the federal government acknowledged responsibility for actions that disrupted aid operations.

‘Patience pays off’: Doechii reflects on breakthrough Grammy win

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With the Grammy Awards just days away, one of 2025's big winners - rapper Doechii - has been looking back at her big night last February.

Malawi: Only Two Malawians Apply As Foreign Coaches Dominate Bullets Job Race

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[Nyasa Times] FCB Nyasa Bullets have raised concern after it emerged that only two out of 16 applicants for the club's head coach position are Malawians, highlighting the continued dominance of foreign coaches even in local football opportunities.

Africa: CAF Suspends Coach, Players, Fines Senegal, Morocco Over Misconduct in Afcon '25 Final

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[Daily Trust] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended several players and officials and imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco following misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.

Tanzania: No Food Shortage, PM Affirms As Tanzanians Brace for Ramadhan, Easter

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has asked Tanzanians to remain calm over food supplies as the country approaches Ramadhan and Easter, stressing that there is no shortage of food.

Africa: Ghana Ranks 7th Strongest Financial Market in Africa

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[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has been ranked as the seventh strongest financial market in Africa, recording a financial market index score of 60, according to the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index report.

Ghana: GAF Launches Investigation Into Alleged Assault On Journalist

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[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched an investigation into an alleged assault on a journalist, which reportedly occurred on the outskirts of Walewale in the North East Region.

Kenya: Report Flags Mombasa As Key Heroin Entry Point

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new report has flagged Mombasa as the main entry point for heroin into Kenya, highlighting the coastal city's central role in the distribution of the illicit drug.

Uganda says it plans to cut external budget support by 84 per cent

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The announcement comes as the country is poised to start pumping crude oil which the IMF says could accelerate economic growth.

Minneapolis mourns nurse Alex Pretti fatally shot by federal immigration officers

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Holding candles and flowers, hundreds of people in Minneapolis came out to grieve Alex Pretti on Wednesday at the spot where he died. The intensive care nurse fatally shot by federal agents last weekend.

Somalia: U.S. Praises Somalia for Taking Responsibility, WFP Food Aid to Resume

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The United States has praised the Federal Government of Somalia for acknowledging its role in affecting World Food Program (WFP) operations, including U.S.-funded assistance.

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights to Tigray Airports

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[Addis Standard] Mekelle -- Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights scheduled for today to airports in Tigray, including Mekelle, Axum, Shire, and Humera, according to information obtained by Addis Standard.

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