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[Africa Check] AI-generated image used to falsely claim April 2026 helicopter crash in Kenya's Baringo county

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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has postponed a planned trip to Eswatini after three African countries reportedly withdrew overflight permission, with Taipei accusing China of pressuring them.

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The premiere of the long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' brought emotion and reflection to Los Angeles on Monday, as cast members and the Jackson family shared the depth of effort behind bringing the King of Pop’s story to life.

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Monday saw the biggest heavyweights in the world of sport descend on Madrid, as the winners of the Laureus World Sports Awards were unveiled.

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Pix of the Day, 21 April 2026

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In a rare bipartisan moment, the US House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants, a long-shot effort fighting back against President Donald Trump’s attempts to end the program.

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The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the Tigray war, alarming observers fearing a resumption of the deadly conflict between the Ethiopian government and regional forces.

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Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

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The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the Tigray war, alarming observers fearing a resumption of the deadly conflict between the Ethiopian government and regional forces.

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Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced his country will send 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of the UN-backed security force aiming to tackle gangs.

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[263Chat] Controversial businessman Wicknel Chivayo has withdrawn his widely debated US$3.6 million pledge to Parliament announcing instead a revised US$5 million commitment to grassroots development projects.

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As Kenya invests heavily in key economic growth and national resilience drivers, from digital infrastructure and AI factories to hyperscale data centres and

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As South Africa sharpens its focus on economic growth, digital inclusion and future-facing skills, Huawei is building one of the country’s most visible ICT

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has dismissed reports suggesting she intends to contest for the presidency in 2031, saying instead that she plans to retire from active politics and support a successor backed by President Yoweri Museveni.

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The hunt. The piercing shrill. The silence. Your heartbeat is the loudest sound. As daylight fades and darkness settles, it may seem counterintuitive to head

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[This Day] Pediatric cancer specialists, researchers and policymakers from across the world have called for urgent, coordinated action to improve childhood cancer survival rates in Africa, stressing the need for adaptable solutions driven by collaboration, innovation and research.

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[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian and South African Navies have strengthened their partnership on maritime security across Africa, a cooperation stemming from their inaugural Naval Staff Talks at Naval Base, Simon's Town in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference (PADC) returns on 23–24 June at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. As the continent’s leading

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Recognising this, the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) has partnered with Converge Africa 2026 as the official sponsor of the MSME

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Activist Julius Kamau was among eleven protesters arrested in Nairobi's central business district on Tuesday as police moved to disperse small pockets of demonstrations over rising fuel prices.

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The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.