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OPEC: Middle East oil production plummets due to Iran war

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Oil production in the Middle East has plummeted since the start of the Iran war, according to a new OPEC report.

DRC: Dozens gather for 'standing parliament' in Kinshasa

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In the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, dozens gathered at what is known as a 'standing parliament'. Some believe the country's president is using the gatherings to press for constitutional change to allow him a third term in the role.

Nigeria: Ex-Oil Minister Alison-Madueke Denies Bribery Charges in UK Court

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[Premium Times] Former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied allegations of bribery and corruption before a UK court, insisting she neither solicited nor received illicit payments while in office.

Africa: African Experts Demand End to UK-Us Continuous Hold On Chagos Islands

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[Leadership] African experts are demanding an end to the continuous hold of the Chagos Archipelago (Chagos Island), by the United Kingdom with support from the United States government under President Donald Trump, stressing that Island must be returned to Mauritius the rightful owner for a full decolonisation of the continent.

Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

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The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Senegal issues first conviction under tougher homosexuality law

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Senegal has issued the first conviction under a new law increasing the punishment for homosexuality.

Sixteen injured in rare Turkey school shooting in Siverek district

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Turkey was rocked by a school shooting on Tuesday 14 April 2026 when an 18 year old former student opened fire at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek, in Şanlıurfa province.

U.S.-Iran tensions persist as diplomacy struggles to keep pace

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Efforts to organize a second round of talks between the United States and Iran are underway, but escalating threats around the Strait of Hormuz continue to endanger a fragile ceasefire and rattle global markets.

Nigeria: Karauye - Gang Violence Puts Katsina Metropolis On Edge

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[Premium Times] The Katsina State Government and security agencies have repeatedly vowed to tackle the menace on several occasions, but cases are still rampant.

Nigeria: Akande Tells President to Impose Consequences On Security, Military Chiefs Who Don't Deliver

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[Daily Trust] A former presidential spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action against security and military chiefs who fail to deliver on their mandates, warning that continued underperformance undermines public confidence and national security.

Nigeria: Again, Court Adjourns El-Rufai's Bail Ruling

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[Daily Trust] A Kaduna State High Court has adjourned ruling for bail in the case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Malam Nasir El-Rufai.

Senegal: Digital Radicalisation in Senegal - Early Warning of an Evolving Terror Threat

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[ISS] As the risk of jihadist influence grows in southeastern Senegal, the digital dimension must be integrated into terrorism prevention strategies.

Somalia: Somalia President Meets Chinese Delegation to Boost Security, Trade Ties

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met a senior Chinese delegation on Tuesday to discuss security, peace and trade, in talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Wadagni claims landslide victory in Benin election amid calls for unity and reform

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In Benin, presidential frontrunner Romuald Wadagni has swept to victory, securing 94 percent of the vote according to provisional results released by the electoral commission. The preliminary tally was published overnight, with final official results still pending.

Nigeria: Gov Lawal Approves 120-Day Intervention Plan for Zamfara Education

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[Daily Trust] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day Rapid Intervention Action Plan to address critical systemic failures in Zamfara State's education sector.

Botswana: Collaborative Farming Initiatives Drives GDP Growth

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[Botswana Daily News] Masama -- Collaborative initiatives have the capacity to make agriculture the leading contributor to Botswana's Gross Domestic Product, Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship Baratiwa Mathoothe said Saturday.

Not Asking for Permission: Inside Africa’s $705 Million Startup Surge

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Seun stopped using the word "hustle" sometime in late 2024. The Lagos-born entrepreneur — who spent three years making the rounds in London and San Francisco,

Africa: Dr Chambas Calls for Holistic Reform of Africa's Education System

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[Ghanaian Times] THE African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called on African leaders, particularly Ghana, to adopt a holistic approach to addressing challenges in the education sector.

Ghana: Health Minister Moves to Clear Stuck Family Planning Supplies At Ports

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[Ghanaian Times] THE Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured that urgent steps are being taken to clear family planning commodities that have remained stuck at the country's ports since 2024.

Ghana: Moody's Revises Ghana's Outlook to Positive, Affirms Caa1 Rating

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[Ghanaian Times] CREDIT rating agency, Moody's has revised Ghana's sovereign credit outlook from 'stable' to 'positive,' while affirming its long-term foreign-currency rating at Caa1.

Liberia: Airport Revolt Brewing - Unpaid Workers Threaten to Shut Down Monrovia's Domestic Airport As Salary Arrears Spark Anger and Corruption Questions

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Tension is rapidly rising at the James Spriggs Payne Airport, where frustrated employees are threatening to shut down all airport operations over months of unpaid salaries, in a situation that is now raising serious questions about leadership and accountability within the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA).

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