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Liberia: 'No Politics' in Fiber Optic Rerouting At PHP Park

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[Liberian Observer] The Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL) has announced the start of a major operation to reroute and replace a section of the country's fiber optic cable infrastructure, aimed at improving Liberia's internet resilience and long-term connectivity-- a move the company says is entirely technical and has no political motives.

Somalia: U.S.-Africom Airstrikes Target Illegal Weapons Headed for Al-Shabaab in Somali Waters

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[Radio Dalsan] In a significant escalation of joint counterterrorism efforts, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), in close coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, has carried out a targeted airstrike in Somali territorial waters, destroying two boats suspected of smuggling advanced weaponry destined for the militant group Al-Shabaab.

Ethiopia: WFP Warns of Rising Hunger and Malnutrition in Ethiopia As Humanitarian Needs Outpace Resources

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[WFP] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise in Ethiopia as ongoing conflict, regional instability, displacement, drought and economic shocks, leave millions without sufficient nutritious food, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned today. The organization's life-saving response has been severely hampered by critical funding shortfalls as 3.6 million of the most vulnerable are at imminent risk of losing food assistance, including malnutrition treatment for 650,000 women and children. Below is an update on

Burkina Faso army says it foiled 'major' coup plot

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The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.

South African Catholics mourn Pope Francis

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Around the world, Catholics are mourning the death of Pope Francis. In South Africa, the faithful can come to pray for the pontiff at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg.

Liberia: NPP Chair Brands Jewel Howard Taylor 'Rebellious' Over Gongloe Weh Endorsement

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[Liberian Investigator] Gbarnga -- National Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman George Mulbah has launched a scathing attack on former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, branding her "rebellious" and "a product of crisis" for endorsing CDC-backed Edith Gongloe Weh in the Nimba County senatorial race.

UN warns on global crime expansion

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UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world

Sudan: Rapid Support Forces attack in western Darfur kills at least 30, according to activist group

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An alleged attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the capital city of the North Darfur province, el-Fasher, has killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens more.

Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

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As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church faces a critical moment in choosing its next spiritual leader.

UN warns of deepening Haiti crisis

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The United Nations is warning that the security situation in Haiti is spiralling further out of control

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 22, 2025

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Africa: Trump Wants World to Subsidise US Empire

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[IPS] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Donald Trump's top economic advisor claims the President has weaponised tariffs to 'persuade' other nations to pay the US to maintain its supposedly mutually beneficial global empire.

Senegal: Slave Trade - Gorée Island and the 'Fragility of Freedom'

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[IPS] Dakar, Senegal -- Gorée Island, off the coast of Dakar, is a somber reminder of the transatlantic slave trade. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it embodies both the duty to remember and the challenges of passing on a painful past.

Zimbabwe: Geza Claims Military Backing in Bid to Oust Mnangagwa

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[New Zimbabwe] Expelled Zanu PF Central Committee member and war veteran, Blessed Geza, has claimed he is working with elements within the security establishment, including the armed forces, in his campaign to remove President Emmerson Mnangagwa from power.

South Africans flock to traditional Rand Easter Show

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In Johannesburg, the stalls and fairground rides of the Rand Easter Show have attracted droves of visitors. The annual event is a tradition in South Africa since 1936.

Tanzania’s Opposition Raises Alarm as Jailed Leader Denied Access

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Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, has expressed concern after failing to gain access to its leader, Tundu Lissu, who is in detention on treason

Nigeria: Chibok Girls and Leah Sharibu - Indictments of Nigeria That Still Persist

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[Premium Times] From Dapchi to Kankara, Jangebe to Tegina, each new incident reopens old wounds.

Africa: Captain Ibrahim Traoré - the Soldier Selling Africa False Hope

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[Premium Times] Traoré's anti-democratic posture is not a blueprint for development -- it is a calculated strategy to entrench military rule under the guise of a populist revolution.

Kenyan runners win both male and female races at Boston Marathon 2025

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Kenyan marathon runners Sharon Lokedi and John Korir have won this year's prestigious race in Boston. While Lokedi broke the record in the women's category, Korir followed into the footsteps of his older brother Wesley, winner of the 2012 race.

Kenya: Trade, Investment and Infrastracture On Top Agenda As Ruto Visits China

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto will bank on his official China trip to attract more trade, investment, and infrastructure opportunities for Kenya.

South Africa: Five Nabbed for Unlawful Diamond Possession - South African News Briefs - April 22, 2025

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