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South Africa: Leadership Vacuum in NMB Triggers Warning of Administrative Takeover

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[Daily Maverick] Nelson Mandela Bay could be placed under provincial administration if it fails to resolve a leadership crisis over suspended city manager Noxolo Nqwazi, Cogta MEC Zolile Williams has warned.

From Vergelegen To Midlands: South Africa’s Green Lung Movement Gains Momentum

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South Africa’s Green Lung Movement: In a significant milestone for South Africa’s tourism and sustainability agenda, the Tourism & Travel Green

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 13, 2026

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Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Intercept 400 Starlink Devices Allegedly Used By Terrorists - Official

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[Premium Times] Mr Martins said the recovered Starlink terminals were intercepted during sustained operations across Sambisa Forest, the Timbuktu Triangle and other terrorist enclaves in the North-east.

Kenya: MPs Probe Missing 27,000 Tonnes of Imported Sugar Declared Unfit for Consumption

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has launched investigations into the handling and whereabouts of more than 27,000 metric tonnes of imported sugar deemed unfit for human consumption.

Nigeria: Nollywood in Mourning As Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies At 40

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[This Day] The Nigerian film industry mourns as one of its most charismatic stars, Alexx Ekubo, passed away today, Tuesday. He was 40 years old.

Haiti residents protest after Cite Soleil clashes displace hundreds

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Residents of the Cite Soleil neighborhood in Haiti's capital protested Tuesday, demanding government protection after clashes forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend.

South Africa: Home Affairs Wins Constitutional Court Case Against Repeat Asylum Applications

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has secured a significant victory against the abuse of the asylum system following a judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court in Director-General, Department of Home Affairs and Others v Irankunda and Another.

South Africa: Joburg Mayor Defends Demolitions of Illegal Structures - South African News Briefs - May 13, 2026

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Uganda: No More Time to Sleep - Museveni Sets Tone for Seventh Term After Swearing-in

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace wealth creation and hard work, warning that the country can no longer afford complacency as he begins his seventh term in office.

Ghana: President Mahama Approves Evacuation of 300 Ghanaians From South Africa

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[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.

Africa: Ruto Calls for Win-Win Africa-France Partnership At Nairobi Summit

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called for a win-win partnership between Africa and France built on mutual respect and shared responsibility.

South Africa: The Western Cape Mops Up After the Storm

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[GroundUp] Roads closed, trucks stranded, thousands of homes waterlogged or damaged

Trump’s China state visit raises hopes for steadier U.S.-China ties

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Business leaders, academics and international officials have expressed hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to China will help stabilize China-U.S. relations and expand cooperation between the world's two largest economies amid growing global uncertainty.

Nigeria: Over 100 Killed in Zamfara Market Airstrike

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[Daily Trust] A military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State has reportedly killed at least 117 people and injured several others. Residents said the casualties included both bandits and civilians.

Chad: Chad's Refugee Crisis Overwhelms Maternity Care in East, UN Agency Warns

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[UN News] Many women in eastern Chad are being forced to give birth in overcrowded clinics with limited medicine, minimal equipment and severe shortages of anesthesia, as a worsening humanitarian crisis overwhelms the country's fragile healthcare system, the UN reproductive health agency, UNFPA, warned on Tuesday.

Ethiopia: French Companies Expand Presence in Ethiopia, Despite Security Concerns

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[RFI] The Africa Forward summit, currently under way in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, reflects France's efforts to reposition itself on the continent. An increasing number of French companies are choosing to set up operations in neighbouring Ethiopia - attracted by a market of more than 120 million people, despite a deteriorating security situation.

Doing Business in Africa: 12 May 2026

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Doing business in africa: Weekly Intelligence Briefing for Investors, Executives, and Decision-Makers China dropped tariffs for 53 African nations on May

Angola: Flood Survivors Living in Precarious Conditions

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Angola flood survivors living: Ensure Urgent Assistance; Investigate Alleged Lack of Maintenance A railway bridge damaged by heavy floods near the

Africa: Guterres Highlights Africa's Leadership in Speech to Summit in Nairobi

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[UN News] Africa continues to advance and demands investment at scale, justice in global systems, and partnerships grounded in respect, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.

Sudan: UN Warns Sudan War Entering 'Deadlier Phase' As Drone Strikes Kill Hundreds, Attacks Spread Across Multiple Regions

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[Dabanga] Khartoum / Omdurman / El Obeid / El Goz Locality / -- Sudan's worsening humanitarian crisis deepened sharply on Tuesday as the United Nations warned that drone warfare, artillery shelling, fires in displacement camps, and intercommunal violence are driving the country towards an even bloodier phase of conflict.

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