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[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta -- Two prominent sons of vote-rich Nimba County have announced their candidacies for the 2029 Presidential and Legislative Elections, declaring Nimba as their stronghold while seeking votes from other counties.

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Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

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A competition for coastal communities. This boat race reveals how residents are balancing survival, climate pressure, and the promise of tourism.

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As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, both the United States and Iran have received a draft urging a 45 day ceasefire. The proposal also calls for Iran to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

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At its core, The Africa We Build Summit 2026 signals a shift from standalone projects to integrated infrastructure systems. Sessions will explore

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Côte d’Ivoire is accelerating efforts to become a leading fund domiciliation hub in Francophone West and Central Africa, following a high-level roundtable

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As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.

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[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, at a meeting of the Council of Ministers on Sunday, ordered that a comprehensive exploration plan for the mining sector be presented to the Council in the near future.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents in Nairobi and neighboring counties are set to experience a five-day water supply interruption beginning Tuesday, as the Athi Water Works Development Agency undertakes critical infrastructure upgrades on the Northern Collector Tunnel (NCT) Bulk Water System.

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Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) cited in correspondence by former Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban has sparked concern over the potential effects of off-spec fuel on vehicles, even as authorities investigate regulatory waivers and alleged corruption.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawyers Ahmednassir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir have pressed the government to pursue all players implicated in the ongoing fuel cartel scandal, insisting that accountability must extend beyond public officials to private companies and executives.

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi is drawing global attention for its strong progress in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRHR), with new evidence placing the country among Africa's standout performers--yet warning that deep-rooted challenges still risk undermining these gains.

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[Nyasa Times] Government has thrown the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Amaryllis Hotel inquiry into fresh controversy, declaring the report incomplete, flawed and incapable of standing scrutiny after key figures--including former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba and Yusuf Investments Limited--were not questioned.

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Ngyacela, meaning “I ask” or “I plead”, is an emotionally resonant offering that blends Afro Pop melodies with the textured edge of Trap. Anchored by the

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[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World Health Day 2026 theme: "Together for health. Stand with science." The campaign marks the anniversary of WHO's founding on 7 April 1948, launching a year-long public health campaign.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The federal government of Somalia has officially launched its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a move described by officials as carrying major economic and geopolitical significance.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and the commander of the Somali National Army, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, on Monday, visited several military positions in the southwestern city of Baidoa, officials said.

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[Premium Times] "Such practices not only pose a potential threat to public safety but also undermine trust, accountability, and the integrity of inter-agency collaboration."

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A Turkish government-owned drilling ship is expected to arrive in Somali waters later this week.

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[Premium Times] Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the attackers first struck Sayaya town in the early hours, setting a primary healthcare centre ablaze and looting several shops before burning them.