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Sudan: Sudan Condemns Berlin Conference As Devastating War Enters Fourth Year

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[RFI] Sudan has condemned a Berlin donor conference as "surprising and unacceptable" interference as the war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces enters its fourth year. Millions of people remain displaced, with widespread hunger and escalating attacks deepening the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

After 3 years of conflict, gold is the driving force behind Sudan's civil war

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On the third anniversary of the war in Sudan, Africanews spoke to journalist Roula Merhej about the economic factors driving the conflict.

South Africa returns looted Zimbabwean remains and sacred artefact

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The handover ceremony took place Tuesday at a museum in Cape Town, where eight coffins draped in the Zimbabwean flag stood in solemn tribute. The remains, removed more than a century ago, were taken as so-called “scientific specimens” during colonial rule.

Ghana: Ghana Records $4.2bn Trade Surplus for Fourth Quarter 2025

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[Ghanaian Times] GHANA'S trade surplus surged to a record $4.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a strong rebound in export performance.

Liberia: Infrastructure Gaps Threaten Harper Port's Trade Potential

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[Liberian Observer] At a time when West Africa's maritime sector is expanding and regional ports are grappling with congestion, the Port of Harper in Maryland County is struggling to position itself as a viable trade hub due to persistent infrastructure and operational constraints.

Africa’s Supply Chains: Finance, Sustainability And The Case For Simplicity

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By Natalie van Graan Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Haitian factory workers protest for higher wages as oil prices surge

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Hundreds of factory workers protested Tuesday in Haiti’s capital, demanding a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices across the globe.

Uganda: Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis

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[Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and political confrontation.

Thinkyoung And Boeing Launch First STEM School In Angola

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ThinkYoung, in partnership with Boeing , concluded the first edition of the ThinkYoung STEM School in Luanda, a free educational program designed to introduce

Africa Energy Indaba Unveils 2027 Theme: African Energy – Pathways To Prosperity

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Following the resounding success of the 2026 edition, the Africa Energy Indaba has officially announced its 2027 theme: African Energy – Pathways to

Nigeria: Govt Defends Airstrikes On Border Market, Orders Probe Into Civilian Casualties

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[Premium Times] The government, however, ordered a full investigation into the reported civilian casualties during the operation.

Nigeria: Nine Killed in Fresh Attack As Fear Grips Benue Communities

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[Premium Times] Nine residents were killed in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as renewed attacks deepen insecurity in Benue, with residents naming victims and demanding urgent action.

Kenya: Kerosene Spared in Latest Fuel Review On Sh108 Subsidy

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kerosene prices remained unchanged at Sh152.78 per litre in the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), after the government applied the highest subsidy on the product.

South Africa: SAMRC Rolls Out Rescue Grants - What Next for Research Projects Hit By Us Funding Cuts?

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[spotlight] Cuts in United States funding for global health research over the past year dealt a heavy blow to South Africa's health research ecosystem, which has historically been heavily reliant on US financial support. Spotlight looks at what the South African Medical Research Council has done to weather the storm and what they have planned for the next few years.

Sudan: Sudan in a Week Issue #29

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[Ayin Network] To keep our readers informed of the multitude of events taking place in Sudan amidst the ongoing, devastating war, we have developed a series of weekly news briefs covering major topics of the week.

South Africa: How the Education Department Plans to Keep Pregnant Learners in School

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[Daily Maverick] The Department of Basic Education is seeking to permanently end the quiet expulsion of pregnant learners. Draft regulations propose an ironclad academic safety net and mandatory reporting laws, though legal advocates warn that schools are still actively finding ways to push expecting teens out of the system.

Lesotho: The Boatmen of Lesotho - a Lifeline for Villagers

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[GroundUp] These boats are an essential mode of transport, ferrying people across the Senqu River in Qacha's Nek

South Africa: Shops Keep Food Prices High While Farming Costs Drop

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[Scrolla] The Competition Commission of South Africa found that the farm price for white maize dropped sharply by December last year. Shops did not pass these large savings on to buyers and stores kept the cost of maize meal very high.

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on

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The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

State officials among 9 people arrested over deadly stampede at Haiti citadel

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Nine people have been arrested in connection with a deadly stampede in Haiti, including five police officers and two state officials responsible for overseeing the UNESCO listed citadel where the incident took place.

The Silent Cost Of Avoidance

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Why ignoring your finances may be the most expensive habit of all Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

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