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[Daily Trust] Residents of Kauru Local Government Area in Kaduna State have appealed to the federal and state governments to establish a military base in their communities following the displacement of villagers from about 39 settlements due to persistent bandit attacks.

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[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Saturday called for "investment in specific scientific knowledge' in order to monetise the country's natural resources.

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- As International Coffee Partners (ICP) marks its 25th anniversary, Tanzania stands out as a compelling example of how long-term collaboration can transform smallholder farming systems and reshape the future of coffee production.

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[Daily Trust] No fewer than 56 people, mostly traders, are feared dead, while 14 others have been hospitalized following an airstrike on a weekly market along the Borno-Yobe border.

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[Daily Maverick] 'We must connect with the millions of people who have not yet voted for us,' the new federal leader said.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's pledge of financial support to the Akorino church and its members at Sunday's thanksgiving meeting has raised questions over his dismissal of cash inducement claims, even as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's assertion of a Sh100 million package remains unverified.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto, accusing him of "crossing the red line" following reports that members of the Akorino Church were summoned to State House.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that leaders of the Akorino church were motivated by greed to associate with him.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's foreign exchange reserves fell by Sh43.9 billion in the week to April 9, reflecting rising external pressures linked to higher global energy prices and supply chain disruptions.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents of Thika have been urged to avoid consuming bush meat after a hyena was killed and slaughtered by members of the public in an incident that has raised serious public health concerns.

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[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has reaffirmed Zanzibar's commitment to continue strengthening its collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to achieve greater progress in improving healthcare delivery. Dr Mwinyi expressed the commitment on Thursday during a meeting at the Zanzibar State House with a WHO delegation led by the organisation's Regional Director for Africa, Prof Mohamed Yakub Janabi.

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE rainy season is still with us and as rains fall across our towns and villages, we should not merely watch water flow past. We should harvest it, store it and use it wisely. Rainwater is a timely gift, often wasted through neglect and poor planning. Buckets, tanks, gutters and simple collection systems can turn every roof into a source of security. This season offers a practical chance to build habits that will sustain us when the skies dry.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have dismantled a suspected criminal gang operating in Nairobi's Makadara area, arresting ten individuals in a targeted security operation.

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[New Times] Musicians Bruce Melodie and The Ben on Sunday, April 12, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, where they paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

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[This Day] It has emerged that more than 80 per cent of their vessels operated by Nigerian trawlers are currently grounded due to the sharp rise in diesel prices.

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[Daily Maverick] Fear of crime and corruption has emerged, along with unemployment, water provision and local government infrastructure failure, as the biggest factors in turning South Africans off politics and politicians.

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[Dabanga] Kutum / Amsterdam -- The death toll following a drone attack on a wedding party in Kutum, North Darfur on Wednesday, has risen to 58 civilians, including 17 children, the local emergency room in Kutum says. Dozens more were injured some of whom are still in critical condition. Markets have closed and movement has almost completely stopped in the city as bombardments continue.

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[RFI] Benin's election this Sunday will decide who takes over from President Patrice Talon after a decade in power. With only two candidates running and authorities clamping down on critics, the prospects for change are limited.

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Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

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A call to reclaim African storytelling, Sunu Gonera explores film as a powerful tool to reshape narratives and build authentic voices.

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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) (https://PFLmma.com) made its Pretoria debut at SunBet Arena, where a packed South African crowd was treated to a full