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Burkina Faso junta suspends biggest student union and arrests leader

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It is the latest salvo in the ongoing crackdown on independent organisations by the military authorities which seized power in a 2022 coup.

Uganda: Afcon 2027 Could Be Uganda's Greatest Tourism Moment Yet

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Sports fraternity converged at the just concluded 10th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) with a unified message: the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not merely a football tournament, it is a once in a generation platform to introduce Uganda, and East Africa, to the world.

Uganda: Afreximbank Posts Higher Q1 Profit As Lending and Income Grow

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[Independent (Kampala)] Cairo -- Africa's multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has reported stronger first-quarter results for 2026, supported by growth in lending activity, higher interest income and stable asset quality, despite continued global economic uncertainty.

Namibia: Keetmans Under Fire Over N$391 000 Monthly Vehicle Rentals

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[Namibian] The Keetmanshoop municipality is paying N$391 000 a month on renting 26 vehicles, including a Mercedes-Benz for the mayor, despite struggling financially.

Nigeria: Why Court Ruled in Favour of DSS Operatives in Defamation Suit Against Serap

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[Leadership] Collins Olotor -- Many erroneously hold the view that public institutions and their officials are to be criticised and accountability demanded from them at will, while they are only required to provide explanations and must not complain, even where wrongly portrayed and disparaged.

Nigeria: 81 Schoolchildren Still in Terrorists' Den, Falz, CSOs Slam Govt

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[Vanguard] Civil society organisations and activists have condemned the Federal Government over the continued captivity of 81 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted by terrorists, declaring that any government unable to protect children has failed in its primary responsibility.

At least 16 students killed in overnight fire at Kenyan boarding school

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At least 16 students died in an overnight fire that started in the dormitories of a girls' boarding school, a government official said, in the latest such incident to rock the East African nation.

Kenya: Ruto Says He Will Exit If Denied Second Term, Vows No Post-Election Violence

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has said he will accept it if he does not secure a second term in office, insisting that his political future ultimately rests in God's hands, while at the same time assuring Kenyans that the country will hold peaceful elections in 2027.

Somalia: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Backs Somaliland Recognition

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, May 28 (Horn Diplomat) -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for the United States to formally recognize Somaliland, saying stronger ties with Hargeisa would advance American security and strategic interests in the Horn of Africa.

Nigeria: Tinubu, Jonathan, Abdulsalami, Shettima, Mark, Obi, Govs, Cds, IG, Others Salute Muslims At Sallah

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[This Day] ·President Bola Tinubu and other prominent Nigerian leaders, yesterday, called on citizens to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to deepen the values of tolerance, generosity, and peaceful coexistence.

First group of Ghanaians arrivein Accra following repatriation from South Africa

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Around 800 people from Ghana have said they want to leave amid heightened anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa.

Liberia: Liberia Outlines Priorities At UN Security Council

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[New Dawn] United States, New York, May 27, 2026 - Liberia's Foreign Minister Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti has announced at the United Nations Security Council that Liberia will champion multilateralism, amplify Africa's voice, and advocate for reform of the global peace architecture during its tenure.

Uganda: Air Traffic Controller Urges Ugandan Youth to Consider Aviation Careers

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[Nile Post] Kampala -- Many young Ugandans dream of becoming pilots when they think about aviation. Yet one of the industry's most critical professions remains largely unknown to the public -- air traffic control.

Liberia: U.S. Hands Over Motorcycles, Internet Equipment to Boost Liberia's Anti-Drug Fight

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[Liberian Observer] MONROVIA - The United States government has handed over 15 motorcycles and internet communications equipment to the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in a renewed effort to strengthen Liberia's fight against drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.

Health workers battle with few resources on DR Congo's Ebola front line

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Health workers at Rwampala hospital in the DRC have been on the frontline of the Ebola outbreak since the first case was identified less that two weeks ago. But treating the deadly disease isn’t their only challenge - they’re also working to prevent the spread.

Kenya: Jubilee Party Sues Govt Over Alleged Underfunding of Political Parties Fund

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Jubilee Party has filed an urgent case at the High Court in Nairobi, accusing the government of failing to properly allocate and release funds to the Political Parties Fund as required by law.

Kenya: CS Cheptumo Appeals for Privacy for Students Affected By Deadly Fire At Utumishi Girls Academy

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Respect for privacy has been urged for learners and families affected by a tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School, which has left several students dead and others injured.

Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Utumishi Girls Fire Victims Killed in Dormitory Blaze, Orders Focus On Rescue, Treatment

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has mourned the victims of the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, where students were killed after a dormitory blaze, describing the incident as a national tragedy.

Nigeria's former VP Atiku Abubakar clinches his party's presidential nomination

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Veteran politician, Atiku Abubakar, outperformed two rival aspirants in a primary election that will see him stand for the party in the 2027 presidential elections.

France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris

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France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.

Namibia: New Documentary Highlights Namibia's Seal Rescue Efforts

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[Namibian] 'Unseen Line' is a moving and deeply human documentary that explores the lives of seals along Namibia's coastline and the people fighting to protect them from the unfortunate reality of being ensnared by ocean pollution.

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