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Youth Charter Calls for Sport-Led Youth Action Following African Union Summit in Addis Ababa

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The Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has welcomed the outcomes of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa, and

Mascots Ayo and Tina showcase the Olympic spirit in Milan

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With the Olympic Winter Games in full swing in Italy, a special guest from Senegal joined the celebrations in Milan. Ayo (https://apo-opa.co/46geHHe), the

How RelyEZ is powering Africa’s growing solar and storage demand

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Across Africa, the rapid rollout of solar generation is shifting the challenge from simply adding capacity to integrating power reliably into weak and

Africa’s Next Wave of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Investment Set to Converge at Paris Energy Forum

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With governments and operators from across Africa’s gas frontier confirmed to participate, the Invest in African Energy Forum (Paris, April 22–23, 2026)

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs

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The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs illegal - a stunning rebuke of the president's signature economic policy that upended international trade

Five diamond miners trapped by mudslide presumed dead, South African minister says

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Five diamond miners missing since Tuesday are now presumed dead, South African authorities said on Friday.

Eswatini: Eswatini Applauds Ethiopia's Impressive Mega Development Projects

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Kingdom of Eswatini has commended Ethiopia for its strong track record in delivering large scale development projects, highlighting the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a landmark achievement that reflects national resolve and technical capability.

Ethiopia: Special Operations Command Marks 65th Anniversary With Grand Exhibition in Hawassa

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A major photographic exhibition tracing the history and operational strength of Ethiopia's Special Operations Command has opened in Hawassa, marking the 65th anniversary of the elite unit's establishment.

Togo: Ghana Seeks International Arbitration to Settle Maritime Dispute With Togo

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[Premium Times] "Ghana has taken this step to avoid an escalation of incidents that have created tensions between some of our institutions and to promote an amicable resolution."

Nigeria: What Makes Abuja's Area Councils Different From Lgas in 36 States

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[Premium Times] Unlike the local council elections in the nation's 36 states, which are conducted by state independent electoral commissions (SIECs), the FCT council polls are organised directly by INEC.

Liberia: Seboe Sparks Gender Firestorm Over Scholarship Ban, Cites Pregnancy Fears - Critics Cry Discrimination

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[Liberian Investigator] Montserrado County Electoral District 16 Rep. Dixon W. Seboe has ignited a political and gender equality storm after openly admitting that he deliberately excluded female constituents from his foreign scholarship program, arguing that sending girls abroad would expose him to "greater pain" if anything went wrong.

A New Approach To Resource Management Maximizes Profits For African Countries

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France denies deploying troops to DRC, says army is training Congolese forces

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France has denied deploying troops to the DRC after a photo this week appeared to show French soldiers in Kisangani.

First Friday of Ramadan sees mass prayers at al Aqsa and shattered Gaza

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Tens of thousands pray at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli security as Ramadan begins, while families in Gaza mark the holy month among rubble and scarce aid.

UN Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis meets refugees in South Sudanese

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The actor and 'Sex and the City' star said the humanitarian need was huge and called for urgent support for families.

'Everything was removed': Gambians share pain with FGM ban in balance

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The procedure, which involves total or partial removal of girls' external genitalia, ignites strong passions in the tiny west African nation

Kenya: 'Serve With Distinction' - Odhiambo Urges Kanjama As He Assumes LSK Presidency

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Outgoing Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has urged Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama to serve with distinction as he assumes office as the 52nd President of the Society.

South Africa: Teen Arrested for Possession of Explosives

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[SAnews.gov.za] Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Gauteng Crime Intelligence have arrested a 16-year-old in Roodepoort this week for possession and distribution of explosives.

South Africa: Manamela Appoints Administrator to Stabilise College of Cape Town

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[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed Dr Robert Nkuna as Administrator of the College of Cape Town following findings of serious governance and financial failures at the institution.

South Africa: Compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Training for Public Servants

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has introduced a compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) online training course aimed at strengthening gender-responsive, youth-responsive, and disability-inclusive planning, budgeting and service delivery across government.

South Africa: SAPS Destroys Over 13 000 Firearms

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[SAnews.gov.za] In an effort to remove illegal firearms from circulation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed a total of 13 859 firearms during its second firearm destruction process for the 2025/26 financial year.

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