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Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers

BBC News Africa  

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

Nigeria’s aso-oke weaving tradition gains global spotlight

Africanews  

In Iseyin, a quiet town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded corners and narrow alleys have become busy hubs for weaving aso-oke, a traditional Yoruba fabric. Long produced by hand, the thick, often brightly colored textile is deeply rooted in cultural heritage and identity.

A New Alliance for Peace: IEP and Peace First Ethiopia Sign Historic MOU to Advance Positive Peace Across Africa

AfricaDotcom  

The partnership marks a significant step toward embedding evidence-based peace economics into African policy dialogue ahead of a landmark 2026 seminar in

Voting day concludes with low turnout in Djibouti as Guelleh set to win sixth term

Africanews  

Just over 256,000 people were eligible to choose between Ismail Omar Guelleh and his little-known opponent Mohamed Farah Samatar but turnout remained low throughout the day.

Tripoli zoo reopens to offer Libyans rare respite from violence

Africanews  

It was supposed to be a temporary closure for renovations, but for 17 long years, Tripoli's zoo -- like the city itself -- was embroiled in the violence of Libya's brutal conflict

ripoli zoo reopens to offer Libyans rare respite from violence

Africanews  

It was supposed to be a temporary closure for renovations, but for 17 long years, Tripoli's zoo -- like the city itself -- was embroiled in the violence of Libya's brutal conflict

Despite Benin's economic boom, poverty persists

Africanews  

Voters will head to the polls on April 12 in Benin to select a new president against a backdrop of a booming economy, but not everyone is benefitting from it--many are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living

Shock appointment as Aliou Cissé takes charge of Angola national team

Africanews  

A surprise unfolded in Luanda, where journalists gathered expecting French coach Jean-Michel Cavalli to be unveiled as Angola’s new head coach. Instead, it was Aliou Cissé who walked in, taking charge of the Palancas Negras.

Opposition supporters call for change ahead of Benin presidential election

Africanews  

Paul Hounkpè, of the Cowry Forces for ⁠an Emerging Benin party, used his last campaign days to mark his differences with the current administration.

Ukraine : Russian drone attacks hit Sumy and Odesa as Easter truce looms

Africanews  

Russian drone strikes hit Sumy and Odesa, injuring two and damaging homes and energy sites, as Putin proposes a brief Easter ceasefire.

Niger Limits Fuel Supplies To Offset Disruptions Linked To The Strait Of Hormuz

AfricaDotcom  

A deepening fuel shortage in Niger is disrupting everyday life, with long queues forming at petrol stations and commuters struggling to refuel. The crisis has

Kimbanguism: The church shaping faith and politics in DR Congo

Africanews  

Kimbanguism: The Church Shaping Faith and Politics in DR Congo

Sudan: Three Years of War in Sudan Have Shattered Water and Health Services: UN

allAfrica  

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Three years of war in Sudan have shattered essential services like water and health, and plunged the country into the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, the country's World Health Organisation (WHO) representative says.

Kudus World Cup return in doubt after injury setback

Africanews  

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus' hopes for a return from a quad injury before the World Cup have taken a hit with Tottenham confirming the forward might need surgery.

Widespread Flooding In Angola Leaves Communities In Crisis

AfricaDotcom  

Flooding in Angola has inundated homes, leaving residents pleading for assistance as communities grapple with rising water levels and deteriorating living

Djibouti Heads To Polls As Long Serving Leader Pursues Sixth Term

AfricaDotcom  

Around 243,000 voters are registered for Djibouti’s 2026 presidential election, according to the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, as incumbent

Russian Space Forum: South Africa shares spatial ambitions and aims for the moon

Africanews  

South Africa expressed its spatial ambitions during the first Russian Space Forum in Moscow on Thursday.

Islamabad locked down ahead of high-stakes US-Iran talks

Africanews  

Islamabad fell unusually quiet as authorities sealed off parts of the capital ahead of crucial talks between the United States and Iran, scheduled to begin Saturday. The US delegation, led by JD Vance, arrives after weeks of conflict.

Nigeria: 61 Bodies Recovered After Niger Attack

allAfrica  

[Premium Times] Residents said the corpses were retrieved from surrounding bushes days after the abduction of the victims

Uganda: UPDF Hosts U.S. Army War College Delegation On Military Transformation, Regional Security

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces has hosted a delegation from the United States Army War College in a high-level engagement focused on military transformation, regional security, and defence cooperation.

Uganda: I'm a Single Mother of Seven - Nandutu Seeks Leniency, Apologises to Karamoja

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Former Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu, has asked for pardon from the people of Karamoja, the President, and her constituents in an emotional address before court ahead of her sentencing.

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