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Trump visits Beijing as China and US seek to stabilise strained ties

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China welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Africa: FIFA World Cup - U.S. Drops Bond Requirement for Ticket Holders

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[DW] Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States.

South Africa: Can South Africa's President Ramaphosa Avoid Impeachment?

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[DW] Ramaphosa side-stepped an impeachment inquiry in 2022 when his ANC-dominated parliament blocked it. Now that South Africa's top court has revived the case, can he escape with a parliament accommodating former adversaries?

Uganda: Twelfth Parliament Sworn in - 184 MPs Take Oath On Day One

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[Nile Post] The morning sun over Kampala carried the weight of a historic transition as the precincts of Uganda's Parliament prepared for a marathon of constitutional duty.

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City

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[HRW] Killing, Rape, Abductions by Rwanda-Backed Armed Group in Uvira

South Africa: ConCourt to Hear Magudumana's Extradition Challenge - South African News Briefs - May 14, 2026

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Nigeria ex-power minister Saleh Mamman jailed 75 years for graft

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A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in jail for siphoning off millions of dollars from hydro-electricity projects.

Kenya: Ruto Blames Somalia Instability for Failed Border Reopening

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has explained the failed reopening of the border with Somalia blaming renewed conflict and political instability in Somalia for disrupting the process.

Kenya: Ruto Rejects 'Babysitting' Sudan Generals, Defends Neutral Role in Conflict

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has intensified Kenya's criticism of Sudan's rival military factions, rejecting the continued "babysitting" of the country's fighting generals as the conflict pushes Sudan deeper into humanitarian catastrophe.

Tanzania: Zanzibar Begins Using Drones to Identify and Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites

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[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Zanzibar has officially launched a special project using drones to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sites, as part of ongoing efforts to achieve complete malaria eradication on the islands.

Kenya: National Assembly Rejects Claims of Unfair Gachagua Impeachment

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawyers representing the National Assembly have defended the impeachment process against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing claims that he was denied an opportunity to defend himself.

Sudan: French President Emmanuel Macron - 'War in Sudan Fuelled By External Forces'

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[Dabanga] Nairobi -- French President Emmanuel Macron has described the situation in Sudan as "mass crimes, war crimes, and a catastrophic humanitarian situation," while avoiding the term "genocide," considering that to be a matter for historians and judges. Macron called the belligerents "warlords dividing the country."

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war

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Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

France to host conference on financing AU peace efforts, says Macron

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A conference on financing the African Union's peace efforts will be held in Paris by the end of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron said while on a visit to Ethiopia.

Africa: 'I'm Incredibly Proud of My Record' On Africa, Macron Tells RFI

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[RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron says he is proud of how France's relationships with countries in Africa have evolved under his leadership. Speaking to RFI at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya, he hailed progress towards a "partnership of equals".

Macron in Addis Ababa: “African problems must be solved by Africa”

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French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed that Africa should lead the response to its own political and security crises, speaking in Addis Ababa after a trilateral meeting with African Union Commission chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and UN Secretary‑General António Guterres.

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) celebrates 124 Winners from 32 Countries for their Media Awards for Breaking infertility Stigma and Supporting Girl Education

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Merck foundation chief executive: Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2026 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) celebrates 124 Winners from 32 Countries for their Media Awards for Breaking infertility Stigma and Supporting Girl Education

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Merck foundation chief executive: Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2026 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership

Africa Energy Forum 2026: Building Africa’s Industrialised Future

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Africa energy forum 2026: The Africa Energy Forum (https://apo-opa.co/4ugdl9y) returns from 16-19 June 2026, bringing together the companies, investors

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft (OeKB) Sign Framework Reinsurance Agreement to Strengthen Export Credit and Investment Risk Coverage

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft (OeKB) Sign Framework Reinsurance Agreement to Strengthen Export Credit and Investment Risk Coverage

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member

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