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Two female opposition lawmakers in Mauritania were sentenced Monday to four years in prison after insulting the president and making claims of racial bias.

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[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreMultimedia News ContentEducational ResourcesCyber Security SolutionsMAJORITY of Zimbabweans are consuming counterfeit products, new study has revealed, in an indication of the struggle that authorities are grappling with in taming the vice.

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Authorities in South Africa and Cape Verde say the response remains focused on containing the outbreak, ensuring patient care, and minimising risks to the wider public.

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Washington blacklisted the former president last week, accusing him of supporting the Rwanda-backed M23/AFC rebels fighting in the east of the country.

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[Scrolla] Older people will get their money on Tuesday while the disability grants pay out on Wednesday across the entire country. Grant receivers can skip office visits and use a new online website from home to verify their personal details instead.

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[Premium Times] A recent summit in Ibadan produced a public pledge to present a single candidate against President Tinubu. Yet, unity proved elusive. Deep divisions quickly emerged over presidential zoning, ticket preferences, particularly between an Obi/Kwankwaso ticket and an Atiku-led option

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[Premium Times] One hundred and twenty-three member States voted in favour of the resolution, and only three countries voted against it.

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A drone launched by Sudan 's paramilitary forces targeted the airport in the capital of Khartoum on Monday but was shot down before it could hit the target, airport officials said. Sudan accused Ethiopia of being involved in the attack.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has attributed delays in paying interns under the Affordable Housing Programme to a payroll mix-up, even as concerns grow over missed stipends.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The debate surrounding a controversial plan to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits is expected to escalate today, with leaders set to intensify exchanges in the Senate after a motion by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei.

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The World Health Summit: South-South partnership backed by production-scale sequencing technology marks a new chapter for  African-led genomics,

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NAMPO 2026: South Africa’s agricultural sector is increasingly redefining resilience, moving beyond short-term survival towards profitability driven by

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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returned to the Paris Court of Appeal for the final hearings in the high‑profile case over alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, again rejecting accusations that he sought funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.

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Johannesburg-based architecture practice Hubo Studio has been named a finalist in 3 categories for the prestigious Architizer A+Awards, one of the

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Rangelands: On 6-7 May, experts and stewards in Nairobi –and thousands online– will revitalize the conversation of how we engage with and

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While South African officials have condemned violence against foreign nationals and pledged action, the situation continues to fuel anxiety among migrant communities, with more Nigerians expected to opt for voluntary return in the coming days.

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African Voices of Science will convene two high-level sessions on Africa’s future in genomics and  precision medicine, and women’s leadership in

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[Premium Times] Since the announcement, about 130 Nigerians in South Africa have expressed a willingness to return home voluntarily.

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Nigerian singer-songwriter EKENE, signed to Mars, makes his official debut with his first-ever single, "Lullaby," now available on all DSPs.  Like

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[allAfrica] Mali's military leader, Assimi Goïta, has assumed the role of defence minister following the death of Sadio Camara in a suspected suicide bombing during a wave of coordinated attacks.