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South Africa: Five Claims By March and March's Leader - - and What the Evidence Actually Shows

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[GroundUp] "We're not xenophobic, but ..."

Benin's new president flies to Nigeria on first foreign trip

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Nigeria is seen as Benin's most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last December, President Tinubu ordered airforce jets to bomb positions held by rebel soldiers

Zimbabwe: No Zanu-PF MP to Oppose Constitution Amendment Bill - Ziyambi

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[New Zimbabwe] NO Zanu PF legislator will oppose Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has declared.

World Cup 2026: who coaches Africa’s 10 qualified teams?

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Africa will be represented by 10 national football teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with a mix of locally-born and foreign coaches leading the continent’s biggest football nations.

Ghana: Ghana Must Convert Investor Confidence Into Real Economic Gains

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[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama's address to investors at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London has once again placed Ghana in the global spotlight as an attractive destination for investment on the African continent.

Ghana: Xenophobic Attacks - Govt Cautions Ghanaians Against Travel to South Africa

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[Ghanaian Times] The Government has issued a travel advice, urging Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa until further notice.

Tanzania: President Set for Historic Russia Visit

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to undertake a state visit to Russia from tomorrow to Friday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

Uganda: Ministerial Nominees Face Parliament's Appointments Committee

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[Nile Post] The Appointments Committee of Parliament convened on June 1, 2026, to begin the vetting of newly appointed ministers in a closed-door session involving all 37 members of the committee.

Liberia: Solar Farm Signals Liberia's Push Toward Renewable Energy

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[Liberian Observer] BENTOL, Montserrado - Under the scorching sun in Mount Coffee, Lower Montserrado County, rows of nearly 40,000 solar panels stretch across rocky ground. Liberia's first-ever solar farm is part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, strengthen electricity supply, and transition toward renewable energy.

Africa: Africa's AI Future Hinges On Smaller, Local Data Centres - Experts

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[New Times] Microsoft and G42's planned digital investment in Kenya has become a case study in how large infrastructure deals can run into challenges tied to power availability, policy direction, and public interest.

Kenya: 'We Know What We Are Doing' - - Ruto Defends Laikipia Ebola Quarantine Facility

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has strongly defended Kenya's Ebola preparedness programme, dismissing criticism over the proposed establishment of a quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base and insisting the government is acting in the country's best interest.

Children’s Amendment Bill Marks An Important Step Towards Expanding Access To Early Childhood Development

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The recent discussion surrounding the Children's Amendment Bill has prompted a national conversation about access, equity, and quality in South Africa's

Nigeria's president hails the navy as it marks its 70th anniversary

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Overseeing a fleet review, Bola Tinubu said the Navy reflects Nigeria’s sovereignty and its growing leadership role on the continent.

Kenya: What You Need to Know About U.S. Ambassador Nominee to Kenya Henry Wooster

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has nominated seasoned career diplomat Henry Wooster to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya.

Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

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The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

Vote count begins as ruling party targets landslide win

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Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia after millions of citizens cast ballots in a parliamentary election widely expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party another five-year term, despite security incidents, opposition concerns and ongoing conflicts.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Faces Parliament As Phala Phala Heat Rises

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[Scrolla] Ramaphosa will deliver the Presidency budget vote while MPs prepare to grill his administration over Phala Phala and his leadership. Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana has been elected to chair the impeachment committee probing the Phala Phala scandal.

From Hype To Highways: Finance Transformation Africa Charts Blueprint For Borderless Finance

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From hype to highways: Two years after the continent’s banking leaders declared that artificial intelligence could no longer be a sideline experiment,

Congo-Kinshasa: Coming Weeks Critical for Ebola Response in DR Congo - MSF

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[MSF] In eastern DRC, people have been living through insecurity and with an under-resourced health system for years. The Ebola disease outbreak due to the Bundibugyo virus - which does not yet have approved vaccines or specific treatments - is posing a major additional challenge.

Africa: Pandemic Fund Announces Emergency Funding for Ebola Response

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[The Pandemic Fund] Washington, D.C. -- At an extraordinary meeting, the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund approved the activation of the Fund's Emergency Financing Procedures (EFP), enabling the mobilization of up to US$220.6 million in Pandemic Fund grant financing to provide rapid and flexible support to fill critical gaps in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa, in line with the Pandemic Fund's core mission and mandate. The decision follows the WHO's declaration on May

Mozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa 'xenophobic attack'

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The government said about 800 people were impacted by the violence that broke out in the coastal town of Mossel Bay on Friday.

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