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Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brasília on 9 April 2026 during the 22nd “Free Land Encampment”, urging authorities to recognise ancestral lands ahead of October’s elections.

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[RFI] Djibouti votes in a presidential election on Friday expected to extend President Ismail Omar Guelleh's 27-year rule, as the strategically located country hosts major foreign military bases and sits on a key global shipping route under pressure from regional conflict.

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Israeli air strikes hit Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon as rocket sirens blare in northern Israel, despite calls to extend a regional ceasefire.

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United Nations Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric condemned a drone strike in Sudan on Thursday that killed 30 people at a wedding in North Darfur state.

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Authorities in Djibouti dispatch ballot papers and boxes on the eve of the country's presidential election. Incumbent Ismail Omar Guelleh, in power since 1999, is expected to win the election, facing a divided and largely silenced opposition.

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[Daily Trust] The US Embassy in Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments, directing applicants to check their emails for details on rescheduled dates.

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[263Chat] The recent public hearings on the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) were presented as a nationwide consultation exercise but a new report suggests the process was marked by intimidation, restricted participation and unequal access to voice.

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[Nile Post] Uganda has stepped up its fight against malaria with the rollout of 25.8 million mosquito nets under a nationwide distribution campaign aimed at reducing infections and saving lives.

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[Namibian] * President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says a conclusion for a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany regarding the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide is now within reach, possibly before the end of the year.

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[This Day] Abuja -- A special court sitting in Abuja has sentenced scores of defendants to various jail terms, over their alleged complicity in the activities of the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

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[Premium Times] Citing insecurity in many parts of Nigeria, the US State Department urged Americans to avoid travels to Nigeria. It also asked non-essential American embassy officials to leave the country.

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[WFP] WFP and other humanitarians are stretching lean budgets to support millions reeling from conflict, displacement and climate shocks in the Central African nation

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[CPJ] Kampala -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in South Sudan to urgently reform its new cybercrimes law, which punishes defamation with up to five years in prison, criminalizes speech on overbroad grounds, and fails to protect whistleblowers and public interest reporting.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has promised a firm crackdown on cartels operating in Nairobi, warning that the days of protecting powerful interests at the expense of public welfare are over.

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[Daily Trust] Residents of Omugo community in Oro Ago District of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have raised alarm over the continued captivity of eight abducted worshippers, revealing that kidnappers are insisting on a ₦150 million ransom for their release.

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[GroundUp] 350,000 hoppers were released last year. Scientists say the impact is visible

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[This Day] The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, has confirmed the notable reduction in flight delays and cancellation in recent months.

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Jihadists in northeast Nigeria killed several troops including a brigadier general in an assault on a military base, local officials said on Thursday, the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months.

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[Nile Post] Residents and businesses across Kampala should prepare for a full-day water supply interruption on Friday, April 10, 2026, following an announcement by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).