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[Africa Check] No, video does not show Nigerian Jews showing mass support for Israel and US against Iran

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[Africa Check] Ignore doctored image of Kenyan presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i 'sleeping' during TV interview

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[Premium Times] The reconciliation was facilitated by Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni at a meeting held at Mr Bello's residence.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The prosecution in the treason case against veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye has accused him and his co-accused of threatening state witnesses, as the hearing continues on an application seeking to conceal the identities of prosecution witnesses. The allegations emerged on Wednesday during the cross-examination of Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo, who swore an affidavit supporting an application to conceal the identities of six out of ten witnesses the state intends to rely on in the case

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[Premium Times] In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the fugitive fled to Nigeria after committing the crime.

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[Liberian Observer] Expelled lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah faced a hostile reception in Ganta and Sanniquellie on May 6, 2026, as groups of youths--believed to be supporters of the ruling Unity Party--blocked his movement, disrupted his outreach, and pelted his convoy with water bags and stones.

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[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has moved to deepen accountability in Liberia by formally receiving draft legislation for the establishment of a Special War Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court, before forwarding both bills to the National Legislature for consideration.

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Pix of the Day, 7 May 2026

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As Mali says last month's attacks targeted junta leader Assimi Goita, ally Burkina Faso bans French channel TV5 Monde over allegations of 'disinformation.'

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The longtime political figure and key supporter of President Paul Biya was speaker of the National Assembly for a record 34 years.

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"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

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Africa’s Only Spanish-Speaking Country: A closer look at Equatorial Guinea’s layered history, cultural influences, and the practical realities

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[Scrolla] The provincial health department shut down a local Gqeberha clinic after heavy storm water flooded the building and waiting rooms. Gift of the Givers urgently needs food and blankets for two thousand victims trapped inside twenty-five local emergency shelters.

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The newly signed agreements cover areas including aviation, tourism, education, transport and agriculture. Kagame’s visit marks one of the first state visits hosted by President Boko since taking office, underlining Botswana’s push to expand diplomatic and economic partnerships across Africa.

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[MSF] Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has been forced to permanently close our hospital in Lankien, Jonglei State, South Sudan, after it was bombarded on 3 February. Closing our hospital brings to an end 31 years of continuous medical support to a community which already has extremely limited access to healthcare. MSF calls on all warring parties to prevent attacks on medical facilities and personnel, and for an independent and impartial investigation into the attack.

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Desperate hunt two us: A massive air-and-sea search involving Moroccan and American forces entered its third day Thursday as authorities scramble to find

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By Refilwe Mokate, Head of African Banks Client Coverage and Zoya Sisulu, Head of Financial Institutions Group Client Coverage at Standard Bank Corporate

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fmas returns to Cape Town on 26–27 May 2026, bringing Africa’s trading and fintech community together at the CTICC once again, for the largest trading

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The Paris Court of Appeals ruled that investigations should resume against Agathe Habyarimana for her alleged “complicity" in the country's 1994 genocide.

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New visual drops ahead of ELECTRIC ZULULAND album release on 15 May Acclaimed South African artist MUZI releases the official music video for

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A 600-person search continued off the south-western coast of Morocco on Wednesday for two American soldiers who went missing over the weekend.