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South Africa's Eskom launches renewable energy unit

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Named Eskom Green, the unit will operate under Eskom Holdings before transitioning into a wholly-owned subsidiary operating autonomously

Kenyan shot in head at protest over US Ebola centre

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Tensions flared in central Kenya as protesters clashed with police over plans to build an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens. Officers fired tear gas and made arrests in Nanyuki, where residents say they fear the facility could pose risks to the local community.

Kenya: NTSA Announces Portal Downtime in Transition to QR-Verified elogbook System

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced intermittent portal downtime from 4pm Tuesday until 8am Wednesday as it transitions to the new electronic logbook (eLogbook).

Kenya: Scam Alert! KCB Bank Kenya Has Not Advertised Thousands of Jobs - Viral Advert Fake

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[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic advertising thousands of jobs at the KCB Foundation is circulating on social media in Kenya. However, the advert is fake and should be ignored.

Namibia: Critical Medicine Delivered

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[New Era] The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has announced the arrival and distribution of 37 critically needed medicines as part of ongoing efforts to address medicine shortages and improve stock availability across the country.

Mauritius PM wins major court victory in decade-long cash case

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Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has secured a significant legal victory after a court dismissed charges linked to millions of euros found in safes at his homes in 2015. Prosecutors have vowed to appeal the ruling in the long-running case.

I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan

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Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

Hot air balloons fill Kazakhstan skies as festival returns

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One of Kazakhstan's largest ballooning festivals returned to the Almaty region after a two-year break, bringing together 29 hot air balloons and pilots from 12 countries.

Uganda: Kizza Besigye challenges detention, treason trial

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Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has petitioned court seeking orders to stop his detention and prosecution

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo on World's Most Neglected Displacement Crises List for Tenth Consecutive Year

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[Norwegian Refugee Council] For the tenth year running, the Democratic Republic of Congo appears on the Norwegian Refugee Council's (NRC) annual list of top neglected displacement crises, and the neglect is deepening.

Uganda: Kabale Residents Demand Urgent Fix to Sewer Overflow On Makanga Road

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[Nile Post] Residents and business operators along Makanga Road in Kabale Municipality have called on the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to urgently repair a sewer line overflow that they say is threatening public health and affecting business operations.

Namibia: Gobabis Hunts Vandals After Sewer Pipeline Sabotage

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[Namibian] The Gobabis municipality is searching for the individuals responsible for vandalising a sewer pipeline, causing significant damage and sewage spillages.

Kenya: Amazon Seeks CA Approval for Satellite Earth Station in Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- American technology giant Amazon has applied for regulatory approval to establish a satellite earth station in Kenya, a move that could intensify competition in the country's fast-growing satellite internet market.

South Africa: GDP Increases By 0,5 Percent in the First Quarter of 2026

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[SAnews.gov.za] Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive momentum.

South Africa: Bafana Gear Up for Thrilling World Cup Opener Against Mexico

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[SAnews.gov.za] Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says the team will be ready to face Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup this week.

Nigeria: Nigerians Spend N50bn On U.S. Visa Applications - Report

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[Leadership] Nigerians spent more than N50 billion on United States visa applications between 2023 and 2024, despite a significant decline in approvals as Washington tightened immigration controls and intensified scrutiny of applicants.

Ethiopia: Central Bank Nods to Fuel Imports By Foreign Investors, Embassies, International Orgs

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[Reporter] Regulators at the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) are allowing diplomatic missions, foreign investors, and international organizations to bypass the Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise (EPSE) and import fuel for their own consumption.

Kenya: Protests Erupt Again in Nanyuki Over Proposed Ebola Treatment Facility

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents in Nanyuki town staged protests on Tuesday over plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility allegedly intended to handle American citizens exposed to the deadly virus.

Tanzania: Authorities Step Up Campaign Against Counterfeit Seeds

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has intensified efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit seeds in the country through the use of digital verification systems, regular inspections and farmer education programmes, measures that have contributed to a significant decline in reported cases from 325 in 2014/15 to just 10 in 2023/24.

Appeal hearing begins for Rwandan Doctor convicted over 1994 genocide

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The appeal trial of Eugène Rwamucyo, a former Rwandan doctor sentenced to 27 years in prison for complicity in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, opened in Paris on Tuesday. The 67-year-old maintains his innocence and faces the possibility of a life sentence.

Africa Must Shape The Rules, Not Just React To Them

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By Dr Mbongiseni Buthelezi Africa Month cannot be reduced to an annual ritual of pride, symbolism and memory. It must be a moment of reckoning. It should

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