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[InfoWire] In Nairobi on 11 May 2026, a new platform aims to reveal the next generation of African entrepreneurs to decision-makers from around the world.

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Linked by dirt tracks and dotted with remote farms, the sparsely populated Karoo region sits at the heart of the global mohair trade, supplying more than half of the world's output of the fibre prized for its sheen and softness

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Some 300 participants from across the Palestinian enclave ran a four kilometre-long race along Salah al-Din street.

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As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first major African trip next month, Algeria welcomes a historic papal debut while Equatorial Guinea faces growing discontent over forced contributions to fund the visit.

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Egypt has ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9:00 pm from Saturday, hoping to curb energy bills that have more than doubled because of the Iran war

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In addition to predators like crabs and bird, nests are threatened by coastal erosion and human activities like plastic pollution.

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At least 20 people have been killed in landslides in southern Tanzania after days of intense rainfall, as extreme weather continues to batter parts of East Africa.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday firmly denied that Moscow is providing intelligence support to Iran, amid accusations from the European Union that Russia is aiding Tehran in targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East.

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There has been a surge in attacks along the multi-lane road which links the airport to the city centre.

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Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games

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Sharjah among hardest‑hit areas in latest rain spell, video shows waterlogged roads and slow‑moving vehicles

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Designer Yizhuo Guo’s Wasteland Nomad project aids ecological restoration

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Iran published new images on Friday showing damage at two sites in Tehran and north west province, after overnight US–Israeli strikes intensified pressure on the country’s leadership and infrastructure.

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Pix of the Day, 27 March 2026

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A creative app for music production

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[Global Fund] Geneva -- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has approved US$1,607,729 in emergency funding to support urgent tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in Sudan through 31 December 2026. This funding will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health's National TB Programme and local organizations.

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[Scrolla] Twelve top police officers were arrested this week over a R360-million South African Police Service tender. Cele is keeping quiet on the arrests because he is accused of still running the police through officers he appointed.

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[Namibian] Six of the individuals charged in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case have been granted bail after successful appeals to the Windhoek High Court.

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[Namibian] First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has called on leaders to adopt a self-critical and forward-thinking approach, noting that effective leadership requires the ability to reflect, adapt and focus on present challenges.

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[Namibian] Satellite internet services provider Starlink says it will pursue an appeal following the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia's rejection of its application to operate in Namibia.

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[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army, under Operation Hadin Kai, has achieved major gains in the North-East insurgency by intensifying offensives against key leaders and strongholds of ISWAP and Boko Haram.