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Chadwick Boseman honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star five years after his death

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Five years after his passing, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has been immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating a legacy that forever changed modern cinema.

EU sanctions top Sudan paramilitary chief over Darfur abuses

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The European Union imposed sanctions on a top leader of Sudan's paramilitary group over “grave and ongoing atrocities” by his forces in the more than two-year war with the Sudanese army,

Fugees’ Pras Michel jailed 14 years in US foreign money case

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Prosecutors also said Michel attempted to interfere in a Justice Department investigation into Jho Low, tampered with witnesses, and lied repeatedly during his trial.

Why schoolchildren are often abducted in Nigeria and who the usual kidnappers are

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Nigeria suffered its second mass school abduction this week with authorities confirming an attack on a Catholic school in the conflict-battered northern region of the country on Friday.

How the G20 summit could benefit ordinary Africans

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As world leaders gather for the G20 summit, the focus often stays on big pledges, long speeches and complicated communiqués.

People displaced from el-Fasher continue to arrive in Tawila, describe horrors of escape

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Sudanese people who escaped violence in North Darfur capital el-Fasher have recalled the horrors they experienced fleeing the city.

Snowfall revives the Atlas Mountains, bringing hope to residents and farmers

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The Atlas Mountains have transformed into a breathtaking winter landscape after recent heavy snowfall blanketed the peaks in a layer of fresh, pure white.

UN condemns kidnapping of Guinea singer Elie Kamano’s relatives

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The United Nations has expressed grave concern over reports of the kidnapping of several relatives of Guinean artist and opposition figure, Elie Kamano.

Kenya: Kenyan President William Ruto Says He Has 'A Story to Tell'. Do the Facts Agree?

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[Africa Check] Ruto was accurate about inflation slowing down and the hiring of tens of thousands of teachers. He was also mostly correct about the growth of the education budget. But his claim that Kenya was on par "in nearly every measurable way" with Singapore, Malaysia and other Asian countries in 1963 when Kenya gained independence does not hold up. The president's figures on maize production, sugarcane acreage, sugar production and imports, and tea earnings were also incorrect.

DR Congo must keep focus in World Cup bid - Zakuani

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DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.

Botswana: Motshegwa Acknowledges Persistent Shortage of Medicines

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mr Ketlhalefile Motshegwa has acknowledged the persistent shortage of medicines and consumables across all facilities, including those in rural areas.

Lesotho: Mahlala Calls for Prosecution of Corrupt Ministers

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[Lesotho Times] ...blasts rampant graft in the RFP-led government

South Africa: Government Welcomes Interest Rate Cut

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[SAnews.gov.za] Government has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, with the prime lending rate now at 10.25%.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Refuses to Hand Over G20 to Us Junior Official

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[Scrolla] The United States is boycotting the G20 summit in Johannesburg, claiming South Africa is mistreating white Afrikaner farmers. South Africa says it will not hand over the G20 presidency unless a top-level US official attends the ceremony.

Nigeria: Dead Fountains, Broken Roads Spark Outrage As Akwa Ibom Govt Spends Billions of Naira On Suvs for Politicians

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[Premium Times] Despite the oil-rich Akwa Ibom earning N1.1 trillion in 2024 -- the highest in its history and the third-largest revenue among Nigerian states after Lagos (N2.36 trillion) and Delta (N1.38 trillion) -- much of Uyo's infrastructure now lies abandoned

South Africa: 'What's the Point of Top Tech Sitting in Labs?' UCT's Yumna Albertus Is On a Mission to Turn Science Into Social Impact

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[spotlight] What started as a childhood fascination with science and sport has grown into a mission to "democratise" technology with innovative, affordable rehabilitation solutions for people with limited resources. Spotlight sits down with the associate professor - who was once a volleyball captain and is now the head of a top research centre - and who is proving that low-cost solutions are possible.

Lesotho: Court Orders Lesotho Dams Authority to Pay 600 Villagers Compensation

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[GroundUp] Villagers in Bobete lost access to riverine resources since the Katse Dam was built

UNICEF: More than 400 million children globally live in poverty

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According to UNICEF, more than 400 million children globally live in poverty, missing out on at least two daily needs such as nutrition and sanitation.

How Japan’s food tech innovations target global food security challenges

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From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers.

Afro-Brazilians in Rio celebrate their history and culture on Black Consciousness Day

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There was dancing and celebration in the streets of Rio de Janeiro on Thursday as people came out to celebrate Black Consciousness Day. It’s a national holiday recognizing Afro-Brazilian history, resistance and contributions to the country.

Nigeria reels after fresh school kidnappings as armed men abduct children and staff

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While no group has yet claimed responsibility, Nigeria has long battled kidnapping networks ranging from Boko Haram — responsible for the infamous Chibok schoolgirl abduction in 2014 — to heavily armed criminal gangs known locally as bandits.

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