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[This Day] National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has assured Nigerians that the country would defeat evil forces killing citizens and sacking communities all over the country.

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In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025. Among the mourners are Coptic Catholics, who attended a prayer service for the late pontiff.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia (Smn) -- The U.S. military carried out airstrikes on a vessel transporting advanced conventional weapons to al-Shabaab militants in Somali territorial waters, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Tuesday.

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[Shabelle] Senior officials and delegates from Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) gathered in Kampala today for a high-level preparatory meeting. The session precedes an Extra-Ordinary Summit aimed at evaluating ongoing efforts and setting the strategic direction for long-term peace and stability in Somalia.

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[GroundUp] Parks Tau says he will announce successful bidder on 28 May

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[GroundUp] Ecologically sensitive land is at risk, and some of those who oppose the project say their input has not been taken into account

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[GroundUp] But urgent action can save us

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[Daily Trust] As a long-time advocate for stringent drug laws and a tireless campaigner against trafficking, I welcome the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC). This agreement, forged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, represents a significant stride in the global war against narcotics by fostering deeper cooperation between our two nations.

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[Daily Trust] Gunmen have reportedly killed a herder, Hamza Sulaiman, in Shen community, Jos South LGA of Plateau State.

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[Premium Times] The report maintained there are troubling trends in judicial integrity.

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Kenyan President William Ruto landed in Beijing on Tuesday evening for a state visit on invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The two countries are expected to deepen their commercial and financial ties.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court is set to rule on a fresh application for bond sought by former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu.

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[Capital FM] Nairoobi -- A new Afrobarometer survey released on Earth Day shows most Kenyans aware of climate change say it is worsening their lives and want stronger action from both the government and wealthy nations.

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[spotlight] We're watching the largest HIV treatment programme in the world unravelling in real time. We don't need perfection, but we do need a combination of urgency, action, and strategy to save it, argues Professor Francois Venter.

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Wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau have been filmed bonding over fermented fruit, possibly enjoying a light “buzz” from the alcohol content. Scientists from

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[New Times] Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church is preparing for a conclave to elect his successor. While the process remains confidential, several cardinals are widely regarded as potential contenders, each representing diverse theological perspectives and regions.

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[HRW] Quash Unfair Proceedings; End Abusive Mass Prosecutions

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[RFI] Tension is rising further on the political scene in Tanzania ahead of the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Accused of treason, his Chadema political party was this month excluded from the presidential race scheduled for October, sparking concern among human rights groups.

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[CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by Ethiopian police raids on the privately owned news outlet Addis Standard's office and an employee's home, their confiscation of electronic devices, and detention of three managers for several hours.