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[SNA] Khartoum, April 18, 2026 (SUNA) - The Advisory Council of the Minister of Health reviewed the current health situation in the country, with a particular focus on the "Defeat Malaria" initiative, launched under the slogan "Together Towards a Malaria-Free Sudan," under the patronage of Prime Minister Prof. Kamil Idris, in addition to preparations for the National Health Day in Sudan.

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[SNA] Washington, April 18, 2026 (SUNA) - In a push to advance debt relief and reconstruction, State Minister for Finance and head of Sudan's delegation to the Spring Meetings, Mohamed Noor Abdel-Daem, and Governor of the Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS), Amina Mirghani, held a "constructive" meeting on Saturday with the UK Executive Director at the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Abiy Ahmed has reiterated his country's determination to secure direct sea access, as Ethiopia keeps a close eye on the port of Assab in neighboring Eritrea, located near Ethiopia's border.

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[Nile Post] Unknown assailants have shot dead a veteran journalist in Kampala, police have said.

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[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is on a firm recovery path anchored by a stable macro-economic environment.

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[Leadership] The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent claims alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings contained in the latest Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank.

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[Leadership] Grammy-nominated artist Femi Kuti has clarified that the musical works of his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, remain the exclusive property of the Kuti family.

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- The Government of the Republic of Somaliland on Sunday reaffirmed its sovereignty, responding to a recent joint statement issued by several foreign ministers, stating that its status is grounded in "facts and international law."

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the Haroo Dendi Lodge, today marking a significant milestone in the Prime Ministerial "Dine for Generation" initiative in the Oromia region of Ethiopia.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed affirmed that tourism is rapidly emerging as a decisive force shaping Ethiopia's development path, marking a clear shift toward a more sustainable and diversified economic model.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa | -- Ethiopia has secured renewed backing from the World Bank as it seeks to sustain economic reforms and development progress in the face of shifting global conditions.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa | -- The International Monetary Fund has reaffirmed its strong support for Ethiopia's ongoing economic reforms.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia is making significant strides in boosting agricultural productivity, pointing to irrigated maize farming as a key success area.

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[Daily Trust] The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed claims that a significant portion of Nigeria's federation revenue is being diverted or concealed, describing such reports as a misinterpretation of the latest Nigeria Development Update released by the World Bank.

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[Daily Trust] Environmental experts have called on residents to embrace attitudinal change toward proper waste management and disposal, warning that poor practices are a major driver of flooding in communities.

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[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, offered his condolences to the family of the late former Minister, Professor Chems Eddine Chitour, who passed away on Sunday.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Pope Leo XIV became the first Supreme Pontiff to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima, in the town of Muxima, Icolo e Bengo province on Sunday.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Pope Leo XIV blessed and interacted with four babies on Sunday afternoon at the entrance of the Apostolic Nunciature in Angolan capital, Luanda.

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[ANGOP] Icolo E Bengo -- Pope Leo XIV led a religious ceremony on Sunday at the Chapel of Our Lady of Muxima, in a moment of profound devotion that marked his visit to Angola's main Marian shrine.

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[Daily Trust] A northern youth group has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other political leaders that they risk losing public trust and votes in the 2027 general elections if insecurity in the region is not addressed.

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[DA] Today, the DA Western Cape celebrated the restoration of nearly 300 small-scale fishing vessel permits in the Traditional Linefish sector, together with local fishers, DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp, and provincial leadership. See photos here, here, here, here and here.