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Madagascar’s top court dismisses lawmaker’s bid to oust military ruler

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Antoine Rajerison accused Colonel Michael Randrianirina of treason for "serious and repeated violations of the constitution".

Namibia: Unearthing Namibia's Forgotten Genocide Through Forensic Archaeology

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[The Conversation Africa] The Namibian genocide was one of the first genocides of the 20th century. Between 1904 and 1908, tens of thousands of Ovaherero and Nama people were killed under German colonial rule.

Africa: Why Africa - and the World - Remain Dangerously Unprepared for the Next Pandemic

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[The Conversation Africa] As the news spread about the outbreak of Ebola in mid-May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report about pandemics. The title was: A World on the Edge: Priorities for a Pandemic-Resilient Future.

US, Canada and Mexico will align Ebola travel measures for World Cup

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The US, Mexico and Canada - the three hosts of next month’s World Cup - say they will align public health measures for people traveling to the tournament from the DR Congo and other African nations affected by the Ebola outbreak.

Kenya: Kenya High Court Suspends Plan to Open U.S. Ebola Quarantine Centre

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[RFI] A Kenyan high court has ordered the temporary suspension of plans for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country, after a rights group challenged the plan.

Arsenal and PSG fans in Senegal gear up for historic 2026 Champions League final

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Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal supporters in Senegal are gearing up for a historic Champions League final on Saturday, turning Dakar into a hub of passion, colour, and high expectations.

Rate otter pups go for first swim amid heatwave in England

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Uca, Yali, and Yara were encouraged into the water at Chester Zoo by their first-time parents.

Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack

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Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

Kenya: Students Arrested After Deadly Utumishi School Arson

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested eight students linked to the planning and execution of a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School that left 16 students dead.

South Africa: SA Cannot End TB While Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction Go Unchecked

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[spotlight] If South Africa is serious about ending TB, protecting people living with HIV, and safeguarding the next generation from nicotine addiction, Parliament must finally pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, argues Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, as we mark World No Tobacco Day on May 31.

Kenya: Gachagua Blasts Govt After Court Stops Ebola Quarantine Proposal

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi has accused the government of mismanagement, corruption, conflict of interest and state capture, claiming Kenyans would resist attempts to expose the country to health risks.

Romania: First footage shows damage after drone hits residential block near Ukraine border

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A Russian drone from strikes on Ukraine crashes in Galati, injuring two and prompting Romania to seek faster NATO anti-drone support for its air defences.

Driving Africa’s Economic Transformation Through Inclusivity, Gender Lens Investing, And Strategic Partnerships

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Africa’s Economic Transformation: Lindeka Dzedze, Executive Head of Strategic Partnerships for Global Markets at Standard Bank Corporate &

US Secretary of Defence Hegseth arrives in Singapore for Asia summit

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has arrived in Singapore for a weekend of meetings at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Asia’s top defense summit, it draws leaders, diplomats and security officials from around the world.

Malema criticises Ghana’s evacuation of citizens from South Africa

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South African opposition politician Julius Malema has criticised Ghana’s decision to evacuate some of its citizens from South Africa following growing fears over xenophobic violence.

Lebanon: Tyre residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes

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Residents of Lebanon's historic city of Tyre surveyed widespread destruction on 28 May after Israeli strikes hit the area. The attacks came as fighting with Hezbollah intensified despite a ceasefire announced in April.

Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa 2026 Brings Procurement-Ready Tech To Africa’s Hospitality Sector

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Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa 2026:  Hotels across the world are investing billions in digital infrastructure, and African operators are leading

DRC's ministers of health and communications arrive in Bunia to oversee Ebola response

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A show of support from Kinshasa on Thursday as the Congolese ministers of health and communications arrived in Bunia, the epicenter of the DRC’s latest Ebola outbreak. Bunia is the capital of eastern Congo’s Ituri province, where the first cases of the current outbreak were identified on May 15.

Haitian island-based soccer World Cup player still waiting for US visa

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With just two weeks to the start of the tournament, visas for Woodensky Pierre and nearly a dozen soccer officials have yet to come through.

UK: Cerner Abbas’ iconic chalk giant gets first major makeover

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UK conservation teams are restoring the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, one of the country's most recognisable historic landmarks, using 17 tonnes of wet chalk to renew the figure's fading outline.

Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country

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A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

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