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Africa: AUC Chairperson Met This Afternoon With the President of the Republic of Guinea, H.E. General Mamady Doumbouya

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[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, met this afternoon with the President of the Republic of Guinea, H.E. General Mamady Doumbouya, on the margins of the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi.

Africa: 'How France Can Help Africa Become Sports Superpower,' - Marathon Great Kipchoge Explains

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 11, 2026 - Double world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has called for collaboration between Africa and France to develop the innumerable sports talents on the continent.

Nigeria: Court Orders Trial-Within-Trial As Coup Plot Suspects Deny Written Statements

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[Premium Times] The court issued the order after the prosecution sought to tender extra-judicial statements attributed to the coup suspects and accompanying video recordings as evidence.

Zimbabwe: 25,000 Fans Paid to Watch Harare Derby - PSL

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[New Zimbabwe] Sunday's Harare Derby lived up to its billing with the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League confirming that 25,000 fans paid to watch the clash between Dynamos FC and CAPS United FC at Rufaro Stadium.

Somali security forces open fire on protesters in Mogadishu, killing one

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One person was killed and another injured on Sunday after Somali security forces opened fire to disperse an opposition‑led protest in Mogadishu, according to opposition figures and witnesses, deepening tensions just days before President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term expires.

R1 Million Up For Grabs In 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge

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Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge: The Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is back and bigger than ever! Now in its second national edition, the

South Africa's winegrowers working to stay one step ahead of warming planet

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South Africa's winegrowers are working to stay one step ahead of warming planet as Western Cape province starts to feel the effects of climate change.

105 years after Tulsa Massacre, the fight for reparations continue in the US

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105 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre devastated the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the fight for justice and reparations continues.

Africa: 'Hey, Hey, Hey!' - Macron Rebukes Noisy Audience at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- French Emmanuel Macron briefly interrupted proceedings at a youth forum hosted at the University of Nairobi on Monday after calling out sections of the audience for disrupting a speaker during discussions at the Africa Forward Summit.

Cannes Film Festival to showcase three African films in official selection

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The official selection of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival will showcase three African feature films, all part of the Un Certain Regard section.

Security forces open fire on protesters in Mogadishu, killing one

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One person was killed and another injured on Sunday after Somali security forces opened fire to disperse an opposition‑led protest in Mogadishu, according to opposition figures and witnesses, deepening tensions just days before President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term expires.

Somalia: Somali Opposition Condemns Government Over Blocked Protest in Mogadishu

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's opposition coalition, the Somali Salvation Forum, on Monday condemned what it described as government efforts to block a planned peaceful protest in Mogadishu.

Botswana: Public Expectations for Parliament High

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Public expectations are high for Parliament and other government institutions to deliver the change voters demanded at the polls, National Assembly Speaker, Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse, said Friday.

Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales

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Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

Tanzania: Tanzania's Health Ministry Names Its 11 Tasks for the 2026/27 Financial Year

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE MINISTER for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, said the Tanzanian government is committed to continuing to improve the health sector in the country through the implementation of various priorities that will increase access to quality services for citizens in both urban and rural areas.

New Pilot Backs Youth-Owned Micro-Farming Start-Ups To Tackle Jobs Crisis And Food Insecurity

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Youth-Owned Micro-Farming: South Africa is grappling with two interconnected challenges: persistently high youth unemployment and declining local food

South Africa Opposition Leader Malema Demands Ramaphosa Impeachment After Court Ruling

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South africa opposition leader: Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has called for immediate impeachment proceedings against South African

Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram

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A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.

France's Macron announces more than €1 billion of investment deals in Kenya

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French President Emmanuel Macron urged more investment in Africa on Sunday, as he prepared to co-host the Africa-Forward summit with his Kenyan counterpart.

South Africa: Along Dusty Roads in KZN, a Push for a Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Jab Takes Shape

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[spotlight] Along dusty roads in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Spotlight speaks to youth leaders, community mentors and leading scientists who are collaborating to bring a groundbreaking HIV prevention jab to this area where HIV infection rates remain stubbornly high.

South Africa: Pick 'n Pay Workers Ready to Strike Over Pay Cuts

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[Scrolla] The South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) says the supermarket wants to cut night transport, cheap meals, and Sunday pay for full-time store workers. Pick 'n Pay denies plans to fire anyone and claims its employee benefits are much higher than rival grocery stores.

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