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Every year, African families pay almost nine billion dollars in fees to send money to each other. Bitcoin has cracked that business model. The diaspora is noticing.

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Kenya has temporarily waived fuel quality standards in response to shortages due to the war in the Middle East.

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The 'Badr 2026 tactical manoeuvres' in the Sinai Peninsula featured army units, special forces, fighter jets, and tanks.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move swiftly to curb what he described as escalating premature political rallies.

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The joint anti-jihadist force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali carried out "intense air campaigns" in Malian territory following attacks by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists, the government of Niger said late Thursday.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers' Day on 1 May 2026.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Electoral Commission of South Africa has welcomed the announcement of the date for the country's upcoming Local Government Elections, describing it as a key milestone in preparations for the polls.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has outlined government's plans to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, as South Africa marks International Workers' Day.

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[Vanguard] The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has suspended Reverend Ifunaya Maduka as Vicar of St Paul's Parish, Nteje, in the Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, over allegations of fake miracles and staged prophecies.

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The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco — the football body’s second straight election meeting in Africa where he has built strong political ties.

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[Daily Trust] Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have purchased expression of interest and nomination forms for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

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[Vanguard] The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has assured oil and gas workers of renewed attention to their welfare, safer working conditions, and stronger representation as the sector continues to face rising operational and economic pressures.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has strongly criticized the recent expulsion of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah, describing the decision as a threat to freedom of speech and democratic governance.

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has expressed readiness to host the envisaged oil refinery plant in Tanga, a project expected to boost fuel supply in East Africa, enhance energy security and strengthen regional integration.

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A Ugandan-American man was sentenced to death on Thursday over the murder of four young children he stabbed to death at a kindergarten in Uganda's capital

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[IPS] United Nations -- In 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with widespread food shortages, ongoing disruptions to food production systems, and rising rates of malnutrition affecting over half of the population. Compounded by the vast scale of needs and an overwhelming lack of access to basic services, humanitarian experts warn that nationwide levels of hunger are projected to worsen to catastrophic levels if urgent intervention is not secured.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi's city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging along the A8 corridor triggered heavy traffic congestion.

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A proposed Ugandan law has been fiercely criticised by rights groups, journalists and businesses for replicating the language of "foreign agents" used in a Russian law aimed at silencing dissent.

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[Liberian Investigator] The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP-Liberia) has called for urgent action to safeguard press freedom in Liberia, warning of growing threats to journalists despite notable gains made in recent years.

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The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

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An estimated 8 million youngsters have not been able to attend classes since the start of Sudan’s civil war in April 2023.